Download or read book Unlocking the Puzzle of PTSD written by MS Susan Pollard and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlocking the Puzzle of PTSD is a unique and comprehensive Holistic manual and workbook to understand and treat PTSD. The book is for health professionals as well as for lay people interested in the subject. It includes information about PTSD, Complex PTSD and trauma from a Holistic (mind, body, spirit) perspective. It presents easy to use practical tools and activities for both clients, and for individuals not in therapy to use themselves. The book is written from a multi-cultural and multi-sensory perspective.

Download or read book Solving the Post Traumatic Stress Brain Injury Puzzle written by Linda Green and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2019-09-18 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I was blindsided. That's probably the best way to describe how it felt, as a perfect storm of forces was brewing, never before experienced by any of us, and descended it's wrath that day...and changed everything." - Linda Green, September 12, 2015. Linda Green was the Incident Commander on the devastating Valley Fire, which destroyed almost 2000 structures as it burned across 76,000 acres in the CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, and the heartbreak of lives lost. But in the months that followed this life-altering traumatic event she refers to as "her fire", she knew something was very wrong, even though life seemed to be marching on as always...until it wasn't. The nuances were there immediately but were masterfully disguised by her well-worn habits of performance and responsibility. She didn't yet realize her free fall had begun into her own personal "hellfire". Linda was diagnosed with a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury just months before her retirement in 2016. Like millions of First Responders who are called to serve on the front lines, she dedicated a 32-year career to the safety of others. She was now called to accept her most important mission yet; as a First Responder to herself. Her own Post-Traumatic Brain Injury diagnosis would become an intricate and confusing puzzle to solve, and she would need to find the courage to be curious and create a roadmap to recovery. She now shares this roadmap to teach others so they too can find the courage to be curious about solving their Post Traumatic Brain Injury puzzle too. Throughout her own research and first person recovery and healing, she now believes that Post-Traumatic Growth is a theory in dire need of awareness and attention as well as Emergency Response Exhaustion Syndrome. While Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD - has been an accepted diagnosis since 1980, she is one of a growing number of leading experts in this field, who believe in it's reclassification from Disorder to Injury. Linda is now a Certified High Performance Coach who uses her strategic principles and wisdom to guide other First Responders pre and post diagnosis through the discovery and recovery process. Her journey continues to teach her that the only way to get back up is to grab hold of a hand that will reach out to you as you fall. It is her genuine hope that her book acts as that hand reaching out to anyone who needs it. Author Linda Green served 32 years with the California Department of Forestry & Fire Prevention. She holds a B.A. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and an A.S. in Fire Science from Fresno City College. With her broadened spectrum of service as a writer, author and Certified High Performance Coach, she uses her strategic principles and wisdom to guide other First Responders through the discovery process with unique puzzle-solving strategies pre and post diagnosis to create their own recovery roadmap. Linda and her husband Curtis recently celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary and live in a quiet town in northern California with two dogs.

Download or read book The Trauma Puzzle written by Charlotte Hopkins and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Trauma Puzzle: Piecing Together the Brain, Mind, and Body" is a must-read for anyone who has experienced trauma or is looking to understand and effectively heal from it. Written by leading experts in the field of trauma healing, this book offers a holistic approach to understanding and healing from trauma.The book delves into the interconnectedness of brain, mind, and body in trauma healing. It covers key topics such as the neuroscience of trauma, the mind-body connection in trauma, the role of the body in trauma healing, the importance of self-care in trauma healing, trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness and trauma, the role of nutrition in trauma healing, and the link between trauma and chronic illness. With its engaging and educating tone, "The Trauma Puzzle" offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the impact of trauma on the brain, mind, and body. It provides practical strategies and techniques to help individuals manage symptoms of trauma and develop coping skills to move forward. With its holistic approach and practical strategies, "The Trauma Puzzle" is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to understand and effectively heal from trauma. It offers readers the opportunity to gain insight and knowledge, develop coping skills, and find the support and community they need to move forward in their healing journey. This book is a must-have for anyone seeking a comprehensive and holistic approach to trauma healing, providing a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the brain, mind, and body in trauma healing, and the importance of addressing all aspects of an individual's well-being in the healing process. The benefits of reading "The Trauma Puzzle" are numerous. It offers readers the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of trauma on the brain, mind, and body. It provides practical strategies and techniques to help individuals manage symptoms of trauma and develop coping skills to move forward. It also offers readers access to an online support group where they can connect with others who have experienced trauma, and share their experiences. Overall, "The Trauma Puzzle" is a powerful tool for anyone looking to understand and effectively heal from trauma. It offers a holistic approach to trauma healing, addressing all aspects of an individual's well-being and providing practical strategies to help individuals move forward in their healing journey. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain insight, knowledge, and the support you need to heal from trauma. Order your copy of "The Trauma Puzzle" today!

Download or read book Genetic and Biological Factors in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder written by Avery Reynolds Moore and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the Secrets of PTSD: Genetic and Biological Factors Revealed Do you or a loved one struggle to comprehend the complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Have you ever wondered why some people are more resilient to tragedy, while others are severely affected? Do you want to learn about the most recent scientific advances that could revolutionize PTSD treatment? In "Genetic and Biological Factors in Post-Traumatic Disorder: Unlocking the Secrets of PTSD," respected author Avery Reynolds Moore digs deeply into the genetic and scientific bases of PTSD, providing readers with a thorough grasp of this ubiquitous mental health disorder. Moore, using significant research and personal insights, offers light on how our genes and biology influence our vulnerability and resistance to catastrophic stress. Avery Reynolds Moore, a well-known expert in the field of mental health and PTSD research, contributes years of expertise and a thorough understanding of the subject to this breakthrough book. Moore, who has a background in psychology and genetics, has spent his career researching the complex systems that underpin PTSD. His compassionate attitude and dedication to developing PTSD treatment make this book an excellent resource for anyone affected by the condition. This book, "Genetic and Biological Factors in Post-Traumatic Disorder: Unlocking the Secrets of PTSD," explores: Genetic influences on PTSD. Learn how your genetic composition influences your vulnerability to PTSD, as well as how genetic markers can be used to identify risk factors. Epigenetics and Trauma: Learn how environmental factors affect gene expression in PTSD and the possibility of epigenetic therapeutics. Neurobiology of PTSD: Learn about the brain structures and functions involved with PTSD, such as the amygdala, hippocampus, and the concept of neuroplasticity. Immune System and Inflammation: Learn about the link between chronic inflammation and PTSD, as well as how immune system dysregulation impacts mental health. Hormonal and Endocrine Factors: Investigate the effects of stress hormones such as cortisol on PTSD, as well as the consequences of hormonal imbalance. Innovative Genetic Medicines: Learn about developing genetic medicines, gene editing, and the ethical implications. Integrative Treatment Plans: Learn about the link between PTSD and chronic pain, as well as the value of collaborative care methods. Future Directions in PTSD Research: Stay current on the newest research efforts, ongoing studies, and prospective breakthroughs in PTSD treatment. If you want to learn about the secrets of PTSD and how cutting-edge genetic and biological research is altering treatment, scroll up and purchase this book, "Genetic and Biological Factors in Post-Traumatic Disorder: Unlocking the Secrets of PTSD," today.

Download or read book Healing Secondary Trauma written by Trudy Gilbert-Eliot PhD, LMFT, LCADC and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking care of the caregivers—a compassionate guide to healing secondary trauma A traumatic experience can have profound impacts on the people directly involved. However, that trauma can extend to the professionals like first responders and crisis counselors, as well as the friends and family of trauma survivors—even if it wasn't a firsthand experience. Healing Secondary Trauma is the gentle guide to help you identify symptoms, understand the feelings, and begin the healing process of your own secondary trauma. With interactive exercises and cutting-edge strategies for caregivers and professionals, it will help you address the daily realities of compassion fatigue, stress, and anxiety. Your journey to recovery from secondary trauma starts here. Inside this book you'll learn: Find yourself again—Learn how to process and manage your emotional responses so you feel calmer, present, and more in control of yourself. Plan for wellness—Create a path toward healing with a personalized self-care plan and strategies to regenerate empathy when your compassion stores feel low. You're not alone—Stories about everyday people highlight how secondary trauma can affect all of us in different ways. Begin the healing process from your secondary trauma today.

Download or read book Unlocking the Emotional Brain written by Bruce Ecker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlocking the Emotional Brain offers psychotherapists and counselors methods at the forefront of clinical and neurobiological knowledge for creating profound change regularly in day-to-day practice.

Download or read book Restoring the Broken Threads written by MS Susan Pollard and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trauma can cause one to spiral down into darkness. Using spirituality and creativity with holistic tools can help one find Light again. Restoring the Broken Threads: Out of Trauma, Into the Light discusses several holistic (body, mind, spirit) methods for healing from trauma. The book presents education and easy to use tools for increasing insight and restoring balance. It also presents personal experiences from the writer's own evolution out of the effects of trauma. Methods are based on the author's professional and personal experiences for 25 years as a Trauma Specialist and over 13 years as an Energy Psychology practitioner.

Download or read book PTSD and Relationships written by Tim Gardner and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witnessing your loved one suffer hurts. Find out what you can do to support them without putting your relationship at risk... Post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after having witnessed or experienced a traumatic event. Contrary to popular belief, this condition doesn't only affect soldiers, but also people from all backgrounds and of any age. Did you know that an estimated 8 million adults are affected by PTSD in the US And that's not counting the family and friends who feel the effects of the disorder as well. Living with someone suffering from PTSD can prove to be extremely stressful and disheartening, as all you wish is to see them happy and acting like their normal selves. Although you may want to help, if you aren't well informed or equipped with the right tools and knowledge, it will be nearly impossible for you to make a positive difference. By taking the time to educate yourself and know what to prepare for, you will have everything you need to serve as a vital piece to the recovery puzzle. In PTSD and Relationships, you will discover: How to support and encourage your loved one through their PTSD without putting your own health and happiness at risk Why telling your loved one reassuring phrases such as, "Everything is going to be okay," is actually doing them more harm than good, and what you should say instead that will aid in their recovery How it feels to be in your loved one's shoes, allowing you to better understand their condition and bring forth the sensitivity and compassion they're in great need of The most effective PTSD treatments available, and how to figure out which approach would be the best option for assisting your loved one through their recovery Why these common ways to react to someone suffering from PTSD aren't helping them, neither in the short-term nor the long-term, and how you should appropriately handle their behavioral changes The top 10 ways PTSD scrambles a person's communication skills, and how to overcome those road bumps in order to stimulate their progress Why taking proper care of yourself is essential to your well-being, even when your loved one is suffering from PTSD (And no, it does not mean you are selfish or make you a bad person ) And much more. If someone you love has been diagnosed with PTSD, yet you don't know the first thing about the disorder, then educating yourself with the proper knowledge is essential in order to be a helpful resource in their recovery. By familiarizing yourself with the ups and downs that coincide with the condition, you'll know exactly what to expect and how to handle certain situations, should they arise. Even if the relationship between you and your affected loved one has dealt with several blows and is worsening as a result of the PTSD, it's never too late to mend the cracks and strengthen your bond thereafter. Although it may take a great deal of time and patience, it is well worth it in the end when you get to witness how much he or she has learned and grown through the process. No one wants to see their best friend, family member, or spouse struggle through hardship. Show them you're the rock in the relationship and that they can always count on you for support and love whenever they need it, no matter the reason. If you want to discover how you can aid your loved one through their PTSD recovery without jeopardizing your own well-being, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

Download or read book New Hope for Concussions TBI and PTSD written by Dr. Lawrence D. Komer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you or someone you love has had a concussion or traumatic brain injury, this book is for you. "New Hope for Concussions TBI & PTSD" is a powerful resource for the injured, the caregivers, the sporting world, the medical community, and those serving our veterans and others with PTSD. It is a book of hope for all those who have been told, "We are sorry but there is nothing more we can do."

Download or read book The Evil Hours written by David J. Morris and published by HMH. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An essential book” on PTSD, an all-too-common condition in both military veterans and civilians (The New York Times Book Review). Post-traumatic stress disorder afflicts as many as 30 percent of those who have experienced twenty-first-century combat—but it is not confined to soldiers. Countless ordinary Americans also suffer from PTSD, following incidences of abuse, crime, natural disasters, accidents, or other trauma—yet in many cases their symptoms are still shrouded in mystery, secrecy, and shame. This “compulsively readable” study takes an in-depth look at the subject (Los Angeles Times). Written by a war correspondent and former Marine with firsthand experience of this disorder, and drawing on interviews with individuals living with PTSD, it forays into the scientific, literary, and cultural history of the illness. Using a rich blend of reporting and memoir, The Evil Hours is a moving work that will speak not only to those with the condition and to their loved ones, but also to all of us struggling to make sense of an anxious and uncertain time.

Download or read book Overcoming Traumatic Stress written by Claudia Herbert and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terrible events are very hard to deal with. Those who go through a catastrophic life experience often feel permanently changed by the impact of what has happened. They become numb and shut off from those around them, or grief or guilt may constantly weigh them down. Memories of horrifying scenes may intrude unexpectedly during waking hours while sleep may be disturbed by vivid, unpleasant dreams. Traumatic stress responses, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are psychological conditions that result from a person's coping mechanisms having been completely overwhelmed by a terrible experience. These 'flashbacks' may be so severe that sufferers may feel that they are losing their sanity and subsequently become ever more isolated in their distress. To overcome the effects of trauma it is necessary to change those reactions and begin to see events in a different light. This book demonstrates, with practical advice and tested exercises, how to find new, effective ways of coping with, and finally overcoming traumatic stress.

Download or read book Neuropsychodrama in the Treatment of Relational Trauma written by T. dayton and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing awareness that the body as well as the mind needs to be involved in therapy. Neuroscience and attachment theories have clearly demonstrated that emotion is a physiological as well as a mental phenomenon. Dr. Dayton's approach to experiential work has been in the forefront of what is now so commonly in use in treatment centers that it has become mainstream. Used in treating relational trauma and PTSD, neuropsychodrama is designed to be easily incorporated into existing programs regardless of length of stay, and can be used in outpatient settings, group and one-to-one practices. Additionally, she has created a model of treatment called Relational Trauma Repair, RTR which is a multi-sensory model used in the treatment of relational trauma issues. Neuropsychodrama in the Treatment of Relational Trauma provides education woven into a healing, interactive "experience." It will mobilize, engage, bond and motivate groups through a process that is interactional and relational and progressively imparts skills of emotional literacy and emotional regulation.

Download or read book Loving Someone with PTSD written by Aphrodite T. Matsakis and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can present with a number of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and trouble sleeping. If your partner has PTSD, you may want to help, but find yourself at a loss. The simple truth is that PTSD can be extremely debilitating—not just for the person who has experienced trauma first-hand, but for their partners as well. And while there are many books written for those suffering from PTSD, there are few written for the people who love them. In Loving Someone with PTSD, renowned trauma expert and author of I Can’t Get Over It!, Aphrodite Matsakis, presents concrete skills and strategies for the partners of those with PTSD. With this informative and practical book, you will increase your understanding of the signs and symptoms of PTSD, improve your communication skills with your loved one, set realistic expectations, and work to create a healthy environment for the both of you. In addition, you will learn to manage your own grief, helplessness, and fear regarding your partner’s condition. PTSD is a manageable disability. While it isn’t your responsibility to rescue your partner or act as his or her therapist, this book will help you be supportive and implement strategies for lessening the negative impact of PTSD—not just for your partner, but for your relationship, and, importantly, for yourself.

Download or read book Emotional Inheritance written by Galit Atlas and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning psychoanalyst Dr. Galit Atlas draws on her patients' stories—and her own life experiences—to shed light on how generational trauma affects our lives in this "intimate, textured, compassionate" book (Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of The Healing Power of Mindfulness). The people we love and those who raised us live inside us; we experience their emotional pain, we dream their memories, and these things shape our lives in ways we don’t always recognize. Emotional Inheritance is about family secrets that keep us from living to our full potential, create gaps between what we want for ourselves and what we are able to have, and haunt us like ghosts. In this transformative book, Galit Atlas entwines the stories of her patients, her own stories, and decades of research to help us identify the links between our life struggles and the “emotional inheritance” we all carry. For it is only by following the traces those ghosts leave that we can truly change our destiny.

Download or read book In an Unspoken Voice written by Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unraveling trauma in the body, brain and mind—a revolution in treatment. Now in 17 languages. In this culmination of his life’s work, Peter A. Levine draws on his broad experience as a clinician, a student of comparative brain research, a stress scientist and a keen observer of the naturalistic animal world to explain the nature and transformation of trauma in the body, brain and psyche. In an Unspoken Voice is based on the idea that trauma is neither a disease nor a disorder, but rather an injury caused by fright, helplessness and loss that can be healed by engaging our innate capacity to self-regulate high states of arousal and intense emotions. Enriched with a coherent theoretical framework and compelling case examples, the book elegantly blends the latest findings in biology, neuroscience and body-oriented psychotherapy to show that when we bring together animal instinct and reason, we can become more whole human beings.

Download or read book Understanding and Healing Emotional Trauma written by Daniela F. Sieff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and Healing Emotional Trauma is an interdisciplinary book which explores our current understanding of the forces involved in both the creation and healing of emotional trauma. Through engaging conversations with pioneering clinicians and researchers, Daniela F. Sieff offers accessible yet substantial answers to questions such as: What is emotional trauma? What are the causes? What are its consequences? What does it mean to heal emotional trauma? and How can healing be achieved? These questions are addressed through three interrelated perspectives: psychotherapy, neurobiology and evolution. Psychotherapeutic perspectives take us inside the world of the unconscious mind and body to illuminate how emotional trauma distorts our relationships with ourselves and with other people (Donald Kalsched, Bruce Lloyd, Tina Stromsted, Marion Woodman). Neurobiological perspectives explore how trauma impacts the systems that mediate our emotional lives and well-being (Ellert Nijenhuis, Allan Schore, Daniel Siegel). And evolutionary perspectives contextualise emotional trauma in terms of the legacy we have inherited from our distant ancestors (James Chisholm, Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, Randolph Nesse). Transforming lives affected by emotional trauma is possible, but it can be a difficult process. The insights shared in these lively and informative conversations can support and facilitate that process.This book will therefore be a valuable resource for psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals in practice and training, and also for members of the general public who are endeavouring to find ways through their own emotional trauma. In addition, because emotional trauma often has its roots in childhood, this book will also be of interest and value to parents, teachers and anyone concerned with the care of children.

Download or read book With My Face to the Wind written by Linda Anne King and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like cancer untreated, PTSD can kill--if not the body-- the mind and soul. Linda King has portrayed, in real-time, what it is like to live with full-blown post-traumatic stress disorder. With My Face to the Wind is not only for those who have PTSD, or those who support friends and family with PTSD, but it is also for professionals who want a window into the mind and heart of someone struggling to overcome PTSD. With this 2021 revision, Linda hopes that readers who have lived with the symptoms of this disorder (which often goes undiagnosed) will learn coping skills, along with hope and faith to continue on their journey. Linda King's "With My Face to the Wind" is an inspiring read like no other. Her story is one of the tragedies and triumphs, with tears and laughter guiding the way. Mrs. King knows how to tell her tales and pushes her readers to better themselves--by accepting themselves. I suggest this book to anyone--PTSD suffers, mis-understood teenagers, and those who are perfectly fine. This book will lead you to your best self. -Anna Katherine Beerman While sharing some of her personal tragedies, Linda King weaves just enough verifiable psychological content (without causing brain freeze) to know that she's done her homework. Her wit and humor shine through just in the nick of time. . . -Rhonda B. Holmes, Author, The WORD Diet What you have written is too powerful to be read in one or two settings. As a registered nurse I've been accustomed to reading professional abstracts and journals quickly and incorporating new learning into my nursing practice. It was the unanticipated emotional impact that caused me to read it in small "doses" spread over a couple of months. . . . and your format of introducing that information throughout the book as it coincided with stages in your own emotional journey, will make it much easier for individuals affected by PTSD to understand and apply it to their own circumstances. -Elen Wright, R.N