Description
Although many people who have survived trauma, abuse, and violent situations understand on a logical level that the traumatic events they experienced were not their fault, shame may still underlie their feelings and fuel post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related psychological difficulties. For example, women who are victims of domestic abuse are often so paralyzed with the stigma of shame associated with their abuse, they don’t seek help. The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Recovering from Trauma and PTSD helps readers reduce the sense of threat they constantly feel and develop a fuller understanding of their reactions to trauma by cultivating compassion for themselves and others. The practical exercises based in compassion-focused therapy (CFT) that are offered in this book help readers gradually confront and overcome trauma-related behaviors. This approach invites readers who have undergone a traumatic experience to develop compassion for themselves and others, a sense of safety, and the ability to self-soothe when difficult memories or emotions arise. Written by an international expert on PTSD treatment, this book will prove to be an essential resource for therapists specializing in the treatment of trauma and anyone in the process of healing from a traumatic experience.
Kathleen Quigley (verified owner) –
I gave this book 5 stars because it was written in clear, concise language without watering down the information. There is much to be learned from this book. I recommend it , especially for anyone suffering from shame due to trauma. I plan to re-read it to absorb more information the second time.
claire fryer (verified owner) –
This book is the most helpful and interesting book I have ever read and use it like a bible now. I recommend it to anyone who is having a difficult time to anyone that is interested in just knowing about how your mind works. It really is a book worth getting I think this stuff should be taught in every school .. Fantastic buy !!!!!
Mary Jo Gramann (verified owner) –
This “Compassionate-Mind Guide to Recovery form Trauma & PTSD is a very informative book for me to read & for my continueing to heal from mental & emotional scares that happened to me for various reasons.
salena (verified owner) –
great book, great seller
joy (verified owner) –
Received this book 2 weeks ago at the recommendation of the therapist I am working with. It is helping me understand how my brain is wired to prioritise threat over other functions- that what happened to me is not my fault. The exercises are very helpful in developing compassion for self and others. I would recommend to others with PSTD.
Solita Îre (verified owner) –
Deborah Lee et al have written this book with heart. After persevering with the under standing of what happens when bad things happen this clearly written aid supports that knowledge. It will not get rid of the trauma, at least not without some magic from the universe….. But it will give you back some respite in the knowledge that it will get better and it starts with Compassion. So simple but so affective.
Thank you so much.
W.A. (verified owner) –
Absolutely brilliant and beautifully written —accessible and sensitive—should be on every bookshelf, for practitioners and public alike.
Mrs C Cronin (verified owner) –
Book got here very quickly in great condition.
Have used this book before and happy to finally have my own copy. Thanks!
Miss C Roberts (verified owner) –
Very good. I use this with most of my trauma patients and my colleagues have all been eying up this book! Very well written so that a yone can understand
TF (verified owner) –
This book helps the reader understand all aspects of trauma. Let’s face it, the impact of trauma never leaves us. It is, in it’s own way, a disability. However, like with all disabilities, we can learn to live well with it. This workbook teaches one how to live well. It is one of the more comforting books I have read on trauma. It validates the reader’s experiences and gives clarity to why each symptom happens. You are not alone and I hope you find in this book what I have.
Monastiropoulou Kyriaki (verified owner) –
Really good guide to trains and easy to read and understand!
Dom (verified owner) –
Very detailed and a useful tool.
EMWBoston (verified owner) –
New book recommended. Easy to digest.