How often have you heard the term 'PTSD' or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? We know that it exists but do you really know what it means? Many of us suffer from PTSD and yet, have no idea what it is, how to recognize it or it's triggers and what's worse, we have no idea what to do about it. Many of us suffer from it and don't realize it until we are embroiled into fits of unexpected anger, depression and even worse, suicide or suicidal tenancies. Not to mention, domes

Post-Traumatic Growth Mindset: The Complete Guidebook of Techniques of PTSD Healing and Recovery is an instructive manual that shows you the momentous heights you can reach when you overcome your trauma and how to get to those heights. The book provides straightforward information that anyone can apply to create post-traumatic growth. Trauma is a common human experience, and this trauma can result in severe side effects caused by conditions like PTSD. PTSD can have debilitating physical and emotional symptoms, but one of the worst effects is that it can make you feel detached from your life. Think about all the ways your trauma influences your life. Does it make it hard to communicate with loved ones? Does it cause you to isolate or engage in risky behavior? Does it make you feel sad, angry, or hopeless? Trauma has a wide range of effects, and it doesn't influence anyone in the same way. Therefore, it is a highly personal experience despite the fact that people often have similar symptoms. Thus, this book does not depict trauma just by the symptoms and how to handle those symptoms; it takes a holistic approach that allows people to customize their treatment to their individual circumstances. The book acknowledges that not everyone is the same, and it doesn't claim there is a one size fits all solution. Using clear language and compelling statistics, Post-Traumatic Growth Mindset: The Complete Guidebook of Techniques of PTSD Healing and Recovery teaches you how to process your trauma and learn to be better than you ever were. It encourages post-traumatic growth, which allows you to not just be resilient, but it allows you to grow as a person. You're going to push your boundaries and challenge yourself to be a better, stronger person. This book will do the following: ✅ Teach you what you can gain from post-traumatic growth ✅ Depict what trauma is and the various levels and symptoms associated with trauma ✅ Explain what PTSD is and what C-PTSD is ✅ Describe the symptoms of PTSD and some of the causes ✅ Detail the brain-body connection and how the neurobiology of trauma impacts you ✅ Give you tools that you can use to cope with PTSD ✅ Show you the power of post-traumatic growth and how to apply it to your circumstances ✅ Help you understand the various therapeutic and lifestyle changes you can make to address your trauma ✅ List physical ways to help you heal ✅ Guide you to create realistic self-improvement expectations and manage your prolonged happiness Don't let your trauma take over your life. Whatever you experienced, you've gone long enough with the pain and exhaustion that trauma brings. It's time to build your toolbox and learn about how trauma settles into your brain and how you can use scientifically supported evidence to combat your traumatic responses. It's time to heal, and you'll be able to begin the healing process before you've even finished this book.

Unlock the complexities of post-traumatic stress disorder with 'Understanding PTSD: A Comprehensive Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.' This essential guide delves deep into the causes, symptoms, and treatments of PTSD, offering a holistic understanding of the condition. From the neurobiology of trauma to effective therapeutic interventions, this book provides a thorough exploration of both traditional and innovative approaches to managing PTSD. With practical coping strategies, insights into supporting loved ones, and a focus on advocacy and education, 'Understanding PTSD' is an invaluable resource for anyone affected by or interested in this pervasive mental health issue. Whether you are a survivor, a caregiver, or a professional, this comprehensive guide offers the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the journey towards healing and recovery.

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When Reverend Mosby's son went to war, she, like so many other mothers, prayed for his safe return. Her prayers were answered. He came home, alive and whole. Or, so she thought. The War Stole My Soul with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): What Now? is the result of a mother's mission to restore her son's faith in God and encourage his desire to live. In her quest to save her son from his despair, Reverend Mosby came to understand the debilitating effects of PTSD on the souls of veterans. She found there were no government resources to heal their broken spirits. Few church communities had either the knowledge of PTSD and its symptoms or the means to support its victims. Reverend Mosby set out to educate those who could help those who suffer. She created a training program to raise awareness of PTSD among church leaders. Encouraged by the program's success, Reverend Mosby began speaking to church groups, veterans' organizations, corporations, and at conferences. And, now, through this book, she is expanding her reach so that no veterans and their caregivers will ever have to say: The War Stole My Soul with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): What Now?

The surprising story of the Army’s efforts to combat PTSD and traumatic brain injury The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a tremendous toll on the mental health of our troops. In 2005, then-Senator Barack Obama took to the Senate floor to tell his colleagues that “many of our injured soldiers are returning from Iraq with traumatic brain injury,” which doctors were calling the “signature wound” of the Iraq War. Alarming stories of veterans taking their own lives raised a host of vital questions: Why hadn’t the military been better prepared to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Why were troops being denied care and sent back to Iraq? Why weren’t the Army and the VA doing more to address these issues? Drawing on previously unreleased documents and oral histories, David Kieran tells the broad and nuanced story of the Army’s efforts to understand and address these issues, challenging the popular media view that the Iraq War was mismanaged by a callous military unwilling to address the human toll of the wars. The story of mental health during this war is the story of how different groups—soldiers, veterans and their families, anti-war politicians, researchers and clinicians, and military leaders—approached these issues from different perspectives and with different agendas. It is the story of how the advancement of medical knowledge moves at a different pace than the needs of an Army at war, and it is the story of how medical conditions intersect with larger political questions about militarism and foreign policy. This book shows how PTSD, TBI, and suicide became the signature wounds of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, how they prompted change within the Army itself, and how mental health became a factor in the debates about the impact of these conflicts on US culture.

For hundreds of years, the human response to personal and collective catastrophe has been recognized. Major historical events of the twen tieth century have highlighted the reality of the human response to extreme traumatization, especially the experience of persons exposed to the concentration camps of Nazi Germany, the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the unique features of the Vietnam conflict. However, it was not until1980, with the publication of the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-111), that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was fully recognized as a distinct and valid diagnostic category with a permanency not hitherto afforded post-trauma stress syndromes. Consequently, a formidable PTSD literature has emerged since the late 1970s. Included among the wealth of research and clinical papers are a variety of edited books containing contributions from the major authorities in the field (e.g., Figley, 1978, 1985; van der Kolk, 1984; Kelly, 1985; Sonnenberg, Blank, & Talbott, 1985; Milgram, 1986; Ochberg, 1988). However, to date no publication has brought together and integrated the variety of theoretical and therapeutic perspectives in a form readily accessible to clinicians. It is to this gap in the literature that this contribution is addressed.

Expert advice for conquering the effects of trauma! If you have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), everyday life may seem overwhelming. But you're not alone--there's hope for recovery, and you can learn how to take control of your emotions. The Everything Guide to Overcoming PTSD includes in-depth information on: Traditional treatments, including psychotherapy, drug therapy, and cognitive behavioral theory. New methods of support, like mindfulness therapy and animal therapy. Ways to reverse the physical effects of PTSD. Techniques for treating children who have developed PTSD. While PTSD is typically associated with war and veteran soldiers, recent studies have found this debilitating condition can be caused by a variety of traumatic events, from a neglectful childhood, medical emergency, and natural disasters to car accidents or physical assaults. No matter what the cause, you'll find supportive advice and treatment techniques to help you find the resilience you need to recover from traumatic events and start living a happier, healthier life.

Most youth who come in conflict with the law have experienced some form of trauma, yet many justice professionals are ill-equipped to deal with the effects trauma has on youth and instead reinforce a system that further traumatizes young offenders while ignoring the needs of victims. By taking a trauma-informed perspective, this text provides a much-needed alternative--one that allows for interventions based on principles of healing and restorative justice, rather than on punishment and risk assessment. In addition to providing a comprehensive historical overview of youth justice in Canada, Judah Oudshoorn addresses the context of youth offending by examining both individual trauma--including its emotional, cognitive, and behavioural effects--and collective trauma. The author tackles some of the most difficult problems facing youth justice today, especially the ongoing cycles of intergenerational trauma caused by the colonization of Indigenous peoples and patriarchal violence, and demonstrates how a trauma-informed approach to youth justice can work toward preventing crime and healing offenders, victims, and communities. Featuring a foreword written by Howard Zehr, case stories from the author's own work with victims and offenders, questions for reflection, and annotated lists of recommended readings, this engaging text is the perfect resource for college and university students in the field of youth justice.

Stigma is everywhere around us. People may mistrust the unhoused or discriminate against those suffering from an addiction. They may change the way they interact with someone after witnessing a panic attack from anxiety or PTSD. Or they may judge others for their appearance and their weight. Stigma leads to harmful stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. It can keep people from seeking the help and support they need. They may internalize others’ stigma and start to blame themselves for their condition or experiences. In some cases, the effects of stigma can even be life threatening. Even with so many examples, it can be difficult to identify stigma in real time and even harder to work against it. But learning about common types of stigma can help to reduce them. Author and registered nurse Connie Goldsmith covers six stigmatized conditions—poor mental health, addiction, homelessness, relationship abuse, PTSD, and above average weight—to help you understand what stigma looks like and how it affects real people. Discover how you can dismantle stigma and work to reduce stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.