by Aphrodite Matsakis (Author)
This work guides and supports readers through the healing process of recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from crime, accidents, rape, family violence, and sexual abuse. It seeks to help in coping with memories and emotions, such as anger, grief, survivor guilt, and recognizing related problems, such as depression, compulsive behaviour and low self-esteem. The support this book offers aims to help identify the triggers that may set off flashbacks, anxiety attacks, and other systems of PTSD, relieve secondary wounding caused by other's blame and insensitivity, and gain a sense of empowerment and hope for the future.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: 2nd Revised ed.
Publisher: New Harbinger
Published: 01 Sep 1996
ISBN 10: 157224058X
ISBN 13: 9781572240582
The book provides a wealth of information about specific traumas and suggests techniques for dealing with them as well. While many trauma survivors believe they 'can't get over it, ' use of this book, combined with appropriate therapy, will certainly assist them on their healing journeys.
--Mary Beth Williams, Ph.D., author of Handbook of Post-Traumatic Therapy
For the trauma survivor and the field professional, Dr. Matsakis has written on the most informative and sensitive books on surviving violent trauma. I Can't Get Over It covers most useful techniques and self-help suggestions for safe recovery, empowerment, and growth following trauma.
--Yigal Ben-Haim, Ph.D., Trauma Specialist with the Veterans Assistance Center and Alta Bates Burn Center in Berkeley, California
The book provides a wealth of information about specific traumas and suggests techniques for dealing with them as well. While many trauma survivors believe they can t get over it, use of this book, combined with appropriate therapy, will certainly assist them on their healing journeys.
Mary Beth Williams, Ph.D., author of Handbook of Post-Traumatic Therapy
For the trauma survivor and the field professional, Dr. Matsakis has written on the most informative and sensitive books on surviving violent trauma. I Can t Get Over It covers most useful techniques and self-help suggestions for safe recovery, empowerment, and growth following trauma.
Yigal Ben-Haim, Ph.D., Trauma Specialist with the Veterans Assistance Center and Alta Bates Burn Center in Berkeley, California
The book provides a wealth of information about specific traumas and suggests techniques for dealing with them as well. While many trauma survivors believe they 'can't get over it, ' use of this book, combined with appropriate therapy, will certainly assist them on their healing journeys.
--Mary Beth Williams, Ph.D., author of Handbook of Post-Traumatic Therapy
For the trauma survivor and the field professional, Dr. Matsakis has written on the most informative and sensitive books on surviving violent trauma. I Can't Get Over It covers most useful techniques and self-help suggestions for safe recovery, empowerment, and growth following trauma.
--Yigal Ben-Haim, Ph.D., Trauma Specialist with the Veterans Assistance Center and Alta Bates Burn Center in Berkeley, California