Crash Course: A Self-Healing Guide to Auto Accident Trauma and Recovery (Paperback)

by Diane Heller (Author), Laurence Heller (Author), Peter Levine (Foreword), Diane Poole Heller (Author), Laurence S. Heller (Author) "Are you one of the seven million Americans who was involved in an automobile accident last year?..." (more)
Key Phrases: resourcing exercises, auto accident trauma, boundary rupture, Key Points, Somatic Experiencing, Peter Levine (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"The Hellers' ground-breaking new book, Crash Course, provides both a rational background to the concept of symptoms based on actual changes in brain function resulting from traumatic experience, and a potent means of beginning the healing process. It is a must read for victims of motor vehicle accidents, and for the practitioners who treat them."
—Robert C. Scaer, M.D. P.C.

Product Description
Trauma following automobile accidents can persist for weeks, months, or longer. Symptoms include nervousness, sleep disorders, loss of appetite, and sexual dysfunction. In Crash Course, Diane Poole Heller and Laurence Heller take readers through a series of case histories and exercises to explain and treat the health problems and trauma brought on by car accidents.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books; 1 edition (October 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556433727
• ISBN-13: 978-1556433726
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #227,690 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A tremendous resource . . ., March 17, 2002

By	Nancy J. Napier (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

I am enormously enthusiastic about this book!  In Crash Course, Diane and Laurence Heller offer more than a powerful and effective approach to healing from the trauma of auto accidents.  They also contribute a significant self-help resource to people who have gone through trauma of any kind.  The wisdom in this book, and its practical applications - including an important emphasis on accessing and strengthening resources - invites readers to take an active and empowering role in recovering from current or past trauma.  I have recommended Crash Course to my clients as a valuable support in their healing journeys.
Nancy J. Napier, LMFT
Psychotherapist and Author of Getting Through the Day,
Recreating Your Self, and Sacred Practices for Conscious Living

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crash Course: A Self-Healing Guide to Auto Accident Trauma a, June 23, 2002

By	Janet Altman (PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This book is very well written and informative for helping anyone recovering from an auto accident. There are lots of useful examples and practical exercises for people to refer to. I've given Crash Course to several of my friends and they were able to use it effectively to support their healing process. I recommend it to anyone suffering from any type of trauma.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AAA Should Be Distributing This Book, August 29, 2002

By	Dr. Michael Picucci (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

Every one who drives should know about the possible effect of Auto Accident Trauma. The Hellers did a brilliant job of bringing cutting edge trauma symptom resolution to what has been very mysterious and elusive in the past. This book breaks new ground. If you've ever been in a serious auto accident, please read this book, make it a gift to yourself. It can reduce suffering and be a facinating read at the same time.