Glenn R. Schiraldi - The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook: A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth

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In recent years, so much has been learned about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). No one compiles a synthesis such as this one without relying on the cumulative efforts of many brilliant theorists, researchers, and clinicians who have advanced our understanding of PTSD and its treatment. I am grateful to dissociation pioneers Drs. Pierre Janet, Richard P. Kluft, Frank W. Putnam, and Richard J. Loewenstein. I am thankful to Drs. Bessel van der Kolk for his insights regarding the brain and trauma; George S. Everly, Jr., Charles R. Figley, Edna B. Foa, Judith L. Herman, Mardi Horowitz, Peter Levine, Donald Meichenbaum, Pat Ogden, James W. Pennebaker, Beverly Raphael, Francine Shapiro, John P. Wilson, and many others who have so diligently labored to further our knowledge.

I am most grateful for those who gave so generously of their time to review this book and suggest helpful improvements. These include Drs. Bethany Brand, George S. Everly, Jr., Charles R. Figley, David Keller, Donald Meichenbaum, Elaine Miller-Karas, Raymond M. Scurfield, Francine Shapiro, Mary Beth Williams, John P. Wilson; and Robert L. Bunnell, John W. Downs, Esther Giller, and Mary Beth Quist.

Finally, I am exceedingly grateful to the survivors of traumain all walks of lifewho have battled to overcome their symptoms, and by their courage inspired us all.

Portions of this book have been adapted from some of my other works: Conquer Anxiety, Worry and Nervous Fatigue; The Anger Management Sourcebook: The Self-Esteem Workbook; The Complete Guide to Resilience; Facts to Relax By; Hope and Help for Depression; and Stress Management Strategies.

The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook was first published just before 9/11. Since that time we have greatly deepened and refined our understanding of PTSD and its effective treatment. This revised and expanded edition has been updated throughout to reflect new discoveries that will help those with PTSD and those who care about and for them. Some of these updates include:

New diagnostic criteria for PTSD, which now include a wide range of disturbing emotions (not just fear, but also guilt, anger, and shame), negative thoughts about oneself, and diminished happiness. These new criteria give credence to the treatment strategies that have been explored in this and previous editions.

New information on the missing piece of trauma treatment: the body-based therapies, which help to regulate bodily arousal and facilitate processing of traumatic memories. These strategies are particularly helpful for those who are unable to use or are uncomfortable with traditional therapies that rely only on talking or logic.