The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole

A mind-body workbook for healing and overcoming Complex PTSD

Those affected by complex PTSD, or C-PTSD, commonly feel as though there is something fundamentally wrong with them--that somewhere inside there is a part of them that needs to be fixed. Facing one's PTSD is a brave, courageous act--and with the right guidance, recovery is possible.

In The Complex PTSD Workbook, you'll learn all about C-PTSD and gain valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma. Take healing into your own hands while applying strategies to help integrate positive beliefs and behaviors.

Discover your path to recovery with:

• Examples and exercises--Uncover your own instances of trauma with PTSD activities designed to teach you positive strategies.
• Expert guidance--Explore common PTSD diagnoses and common methods of PTSD therapy including somatic therapy, CBT, and mind-body perspectives.
• Prompts and reflections--Apply the strategies you've learned and identify PTSD symptoms with insightful writing prompts.

Find the tools you need to work through C-PTSD and regain emotional control with this mind-body workbook.

ISBN-13: 9781623158248

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Callisto Publishing

Publication Date: 01-10-2017

Pages: 190

Product Dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

Arielle Schwartz, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, EMDR therapy consultant, certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and author. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University and her master’s degree in Somatic Psychology from Naropa University. She lives and runs a private practice in Boulder, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Foreword 9

Introduction 11

Chapter 1 Understanding Trauma 15

Chapter 2 Treating Complex PTSD 41

Chapter 3 Renee's Story: Healing Avoidance Symptoms 71

Chapter 4 Daniel's Story: Healing Invasive Symptoms 95

Chapter 5 Kathy's Story: Healing Depressive Symptoms 127

Chapter 6 Supporting Long-Term Growth 153

Glossary 166

Resources 170

References 174

Index 180

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