Description
Book SynopsisA practical guide to understanding and overcoming trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments 6
Section I
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 7
1. A Life Spoiled 8
2. What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? 18
3. Post Traumatic Stress in the Dock 34
4. Why Me? 41
Section II
The Psychology Behind PTSD 51
5. Emotional Processing 52
6. Burying the Memories 61
7. Emotions, the Stuff of Life 70
Section III
The Need for Therapy 79
8. Susan’s Story 80
9. Healthy and Unhealthy Reactions to Trauma 88
10. Emotional Processing Therapy 96
Section IV
Self-Help Programme for PTSD 103
11. Max’s Story 104
12. Preparing for Therapy 118
13. Emotional Processing Style 129
14. Facing the Memories 139
Section V
The Journey Onwards 151
15. Stumbling Blocks 152
16. The Deal 157
17. Sweet or Deadly Oblivion? 167
References 175
Index 187
