The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook: A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth [Paperback]

Glenn Schiraldi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 007161494X | ISBN-13: 978-0071614948 | Publication Date: March 5, 2009 | Edition: 2

The Definitive Resource for Trauma Survivors, Their Loved Ones, and Helpers

Trauma can take many forms, from witnessing a violent crime or surviving a natural disaster to living with the effects of abuse, rape, combat, or alcoholism. Deep emotional wounds may seem like they will never heal. However, with The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook, Dr. Glenn Schiraldi offers a remarkable range of treatment alternatives and self-management techniques, showing survivors that the other side of pain is recovery and growth.

Live your life more fully-without fear, pain, depression, or self-doubt

• Identify emotional triggers-and protect yourself from further harm
• Understand the link between PTSD and addiction-and how to break it
• Find the best treatments and techniques that are right for you

This updated edition covers new information for war veterans and survivors with substance addictions. It also explores mindfulness-based treatments, couples strategies, medical aids, and other important treatment innovations.

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About the Author

Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D., has served on the faculty in stress management at the Pentagon and the University of Maryland. He is the author of several articles and books on mental and physical health. He serves on the board of directors of the Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (March 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007161494X
• ISBN-13: 978-0071614948
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D., has served on the stress management faculties at the Pentagon and the University of Maryland, where he received the Outstanding Teaching Award in the College of Health and Human Performance. He is the author of various articles and books on human mental and physical health, including The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Source Book: A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth; Conquer Anxiety, Worry, and Nervous Fatigue: A Guide to Greater Peace; Hope and Help for Depression: A Practical Guide; Facts to Relax By: A Guide to Relaxation and Stress Reduction; Stress Management Strategies, and The Anger Management Source Book: Paths to a Calmer, More Peaceful Existence. Glenn's writing excellence has been recognized by various scholarly and popular sources, including the Washington Post, American Journal of Health Promotion, the Mind/Body Health Review, and the International Stress and Tension Control Society Newsletter.

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174 of 178 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Survivors of PTSD Have a New Best Friend, March 7, 2000

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Marybeth Quist - See all my reviews

This review is from: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook (Paperback)

This book may well become the best friend of every person recovering from PTSD. I frequently find myself turning to this book for direction and comfort when the symptoms become overwhelming. It is a powerfully effective tool against the panic and feelings of isolation that I face as a person with PTSD. The clear, concise explanations, acceptance of the reality of these symptoms, and specific instructions and suggestions for professional and self-treatment, organized in an easy-to-read format, have proven invaluable in my own recovery. Glenn has taken the fear and confusion of PTSD and turned it into an understandable and manageable situation. I would recommend this book to anyone suffering from PTSD. It may save your life, and will certainly save your sanity. I can't say enough good things about it. It has, truly, changed my life.

176 of 181 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is Hope, October 3, 2002

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Nissa (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook (Paperback)

I was abused sexually (and in other ways) throughout my childhood within my home and by other offenders. I experienced the impact of PTSD from a very early age, but it mostly went untreated until I was in my early 20's. This book has a very in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the symptoms of PTSD, what causes PTSD and has a sensitive introduction to many aspects of healing and healing options from PTSD caused by many traumas (including sexual child abuse, rape, and violence). This is a very balanced book that talks comprehensively about depression, anxiety, triggers, intimacy and everything that happens to survivors of trauma. Over the years of my healing I have been able to turn to this book again and again.

The book talks about being a victim, survivor, thriver and helps trauma survivors to learn how to break free of the trauma and live a healthy life emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually.

Ultimately we will all find our own way to healing, but it always helps to be educated and to receive support. This book is very in-depth and well rounded with many healing options to consider such as writing about our traumatic experiences, and meditation to name just a few (many of these healing options were helpful to me). There is hope. I often go back to this book for support when difficult emotions such as anger, grief, or trauma triggers re-surface (sometimes reading it in the middle of the night when I can't sleep). I wish you all luck on your individual journeys to healing.

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank heavens for this book! And Dr. Schiraldi..., September 3, 2004

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Desi "skydancer" (Denmark) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook (Paperback)

Have been with PTSD for 7 years now. When I came across Dr. Schiraldis book on this very site, I didn't know what I was in for! - Most precise and compassionate information, so much help I'd never dreamed of, and the best possible of tools to learn how to cope - how to live with PTSD, and to start overcome it.
I'll never forget how chapter one begins, "PTDS results form exposure to an overwhelmingly stressful event or series of events.... It is a normal response by normal people to an abnormal situation". How I needed to hear that! While everybody thought I'd gone mad, including myself.
Later, I told my shrink about this phenomenal book, I said to her: "Finally, a "user's manual - a book for the man on the floor"... and she'd laugh and comment that I must have gotten somewhere, saying that!
Now - dear Mr. Shiraldi, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea just how much you have helped me!
(Pray this book will reach many more - no one could get better help/information/advice/suggesions than what this book provides!