Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook (Paperback)

by Glenn Schiraldi (Author) "Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results from exposure to an overwhelmingly stressful event or series of events, such as war, rape, or abuse..." (more)
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For the millions who suffer from the effects of a traumatic experience, this book offers help and hope and provides the diverse elements needed for lasting recovery. Trauma can take many forms, from the most disturbing of circumstances such as witnessing a murder or violent crime to the subtle trauma of living with the effects of abuse or alcoholism. Deep emotional wounds often seem like they will never heal, but Schiraldi has helped and witnessed survivors recover, grow, and find happiness.

By helping people recognize the coping mechanisms and by dealing directly with the effects of a traumatic experience, there is a great reason for hope. The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook is a guide for both survivors and their loved ones, helping them to see that on the other side of their pain is recovery and growth.

• Explains the psychic defenses that can go into effect to protect a victim from further emotional harm
• Provides information on triggers and the debilitating effects of post-traumatic stress disorder
• Addresses how the healing process can begin and how fear diminishes through a variety of medic and nonmedicinal treatment methods

About the Author

Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D., has served on the stress management faculty at the U.S. Pentagon and the University of Maryland, where he received the Outstanding Teacher 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 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; and Building Self-Esteem: A 125-Day Program. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association. He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, and holds graduate degrees in Health Education from Brigham Young University and the University of Maryland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 446 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737302658
• ISBN-13: 978-0737302653
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #172,944 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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133 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Marybeth Quist (United States) - See all my reviews

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.

138 of 142 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Oceana - See all my reviews

I was sexually abused by multiple offenders throughout my childhood. I was also sexually assaulted as a teenager. In addition to the sexual assault I was injured as a pedestrian and a passenger in three car accidents. I have spent my life trying to minimize the traumas I have endured, but I have been living with PTSD for most of my life. In the past few years my life has become very stable, and during this year I have begun to face the effects of my past. I looked through many books on PTSD, and found them all helpful in different ways, especially when they focused on the unique effects of incest trauma. But, when I found this book I began to see that there truly is hope for transcending long-term trauma. When I read the first section: "About PTSD" I was amazed at the accuracy. Word for word, experience for experience Glenn Schiraldi sheds light on the symptoms of trauma. PTSD is a normal reaction to trauma, and there is a way to heal and transcend all of it.

This book has a very comprehensive introduction to many aspects of healing and healing options. Ultimately we will all find our own way to healing, but it always helps to be educated and to receive support. I feel it is very important for people (especially health care workers and healers) to be educated about PTSD, and the many kinds of trauma that people face. One of my goals in life is to help educate about trauma and sexual violence, and also to help people in need. There is hope, and I wish you all luck on your individual journeys to transcendence. Two other books that I recommend are "I Can't Get Over It" by Aphrodite Matsakis and "Trauma and Recovery" by Judith Lewis Herman.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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!