Customer Reviews

Back from the Brink

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As a therapist who works with survivors of trauma as well as their partners and families, this book has been very helpful in normalizing the survivor's experience, grounding them in their healing process, and educating their significant others about the process. Trauma recovery is not an easy process; so often I have been told by my client's that it has been said to them "They should just get over with it". Many get frustrated because they believe this too! Easier said than done, I'm afraid. For the survivor, so much has changed and the impacts can be so overwhelming. "Back from the Brink" is an important book that is both practical and builds hope. The author's warmth and reassurance will be a comfort for any reader who is in recovery or whose important other(s) in their life are struggling and must be educated to be supports in recovery.

I am a survivor of PTSD and have found this book to be extremely valuable in helping me understand why I act and feel the way I do! I have found it to be quite a relief to realize I suffer from a disorder which has been identified and, as such, offers treatment options. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has been through trauma or the loved one of such a person.

Since being diagnosed with PTSD, I have been looking for a book that could help me and my wife understand what was causing "our" problems. This straight forward and excellent book has changed the way we booth look at my PTSD and how it affects both our lives. It is a must for any and all families dealing with PTSD

After Reading the book I realized I was not the only one. And I was not alone. The book made a big difference in my life after injuries from a head-on auto accident.

Very good for answering questions about trauma. Should be good for relatives, family and friends in understanding the actions or behavior of a loved one.