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“In this new edition of Rebuilding Shattered Lives, Dr. Chu distills the wisdom he has gained from many years spent building and directing an extraordinary therapeutic community in a major teaching hospital. Both beginners and experienced clinicians will benefit from this book’s unfailing clarity, balance, and pragmatism. An invaluable resource.”―Judith L. Herman, MD, Director of Training for the Victims of Violence Program, Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA
“The need for this work is immense, as is the reward. Thank you, Dr. Chu, for continuing to share your sustaining insight and wisdom in this updated edition.”― Christine A. Courtois, founder and principal, Christine A. Courtois PhD & Associates, PLC, Washington, DC; author of Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy and Recollections of Sexual Abuse
Praise for the first edition:
“Dr. James Chu charts a deliberate and thoughtful approach to the treatment of severely traumatized patients. Written in a straightforward style and richly illustrated with clinical vignettes, Rebuilding Shattered Lives is filled with practical advice on therapeutic technique and clinical management. This is a reassuring book that moves beyond the confusion and controversies to address the critical underlying issues and integrate traditional psychotherapy with more recent understanding of the effects of trauma and pathological dissociation.” ―Frank W. Putnam, MD
A fully revised, proven approach to the assessment andtreatment of post-traumatic and dissociative disorders―reflecting treatment advances since 1998
Rebuilding Shattered Lives presents valuable insights into the rebuilding of adult psyches shattered in childhood, drawing on the author’s extensive research and clinical experience specializing in treating survivors of severe abuse.
The new edition includes:
Developments in the treatment of complex PTSD
More on neurobiology, crisis management, and psychopharmacology for trauma-related disorders
Examination of early attachment relationships and their impact on overall development
The impact of disorganized attachment on a child’s vulnerability to various forms of victimization
An update on the management of special issues
This is an essential guide for every therapist working with clients who have suffered severe trauma.
I highly recommend this book for anyone dealing with CPTSD personally or with someone they love. It’s chock full of insights and tips and hope.
I found it easy to read and very informative to my practice and study. I would gladly read more of his stuff
This author is not afraid of plunging the depths. He addresses tough issues in both the diagnosis and treatment of long term trauma. He does not lose sight of the fact that trauma means suffering.
This book has helped me through solving, or helping to, solve problems for a loved one.
This book should be required reading for anyone working with traumatized clients. No matter your level of experience, you will learn something new and useful from this book. I have read a lot in this area, and this is above and beyond. It was recommended in an online course for diagnosing and treating dissociative disorders as absolutely essential. If you can only afford one, this is the one.