Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-192).
Summary:
"Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can leave you feeling anxious, on guard, numb, irritable, disconnected, and distant. You may experience flashbacks and traumatic memories, suffer from sleep difficulties and nightmares, withdraw from others, or struggle to manage intense emotions and impulses. Fortunately, there are effective skills and strategies that can alleviate your symptoms and help you take back your life. This powerful, evidence-based workbook offers cognitive behavioral skills to help you face the difficult challenges of PTSD head on. You'll find practical strategies to balance your emotions, reconnect with others, and improve your sleep and physical health. You'll also learn skills for cultivating a greater sense of peace and well-being. If you've experienced a traumatic event or suffer from debilitating PTSD symptoms, this workbook will guide you on the path to recovery, one step at a time."-- Page 4 of cover.
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