Many women who free themselves from violent domestic situations experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) long after they achieve physical and emotional safety. A ringing telephone or a crowded city street threatens a potential encounter with their abuser. People they care for seem far away, and things they used to enjoy offer neither pleasure nor relief. Their long, sleepless nights drag on.
If you’ve freed yourself from an abusive relationship but still suffer from its effects, this program of trauma recovery techniques can help you take back your peace of mind. Based on a clinically proven set of techniques called cognitive trauma therapy (CTT), the exercises in this workbook will help you address feelings of guilt, anger, depression, anxiety, and stress. You’ll learn how to break down the negative thoughts that might be cycling in your mind and how to replace them with positive, constructive affirmations. Later in the program, you’ll be guided through controlled exposure to abuse reminders, which will enable you to face the fears you might otherwise spend a lifetime avoiding. The program begins and ends with techniques for becoming your own best advocate—an informed, confident person with all the strength you need to create the secure, fulfilling life you deserve.
Recognize the effects of trauma on your life Let go of anger, stress, shame, and guilt Change core beliefs that can lead to involvement in abusive relationships Confront and overcome your fears Dispel feelings of helplessness Avoid future involvement with potential abusers
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A deep, life changing book This workbook was recommended to me, by a counselor who deals with domestic violence victims and survivors. Her concern for me, which led to this book being recommended to me, was PTSD symptoms (which I didnt know I had been dealing with, since my divorce several years ago). PTSD happens to domestic violence victims, as well as combat veterans. I have just began to use this book; it says to work through it slowly, and thoughtfully. I had to have courage to begin this book, and answer the…
Excellent Resource for Recovery from Abusive Relationship! I am a survivor of a verbally and emotionally abusive relationship. I’ve read many self-help books on recovering from abuse and found this book to the the BEST! Each chapter specifically addressed issues I needed to deal with. I found the chapters on guilt and hind-sight bias to be LIFE CHANGING, not just with abuse recovery issues, but issues from throughout my life.Â
A Must Have !!! This is an amazing workbook, that has helped myself tremendously !!! I highly recomend this book, for it combines reading & your feedback through the exercises !!! Very insightful & really helps a survivor of Domestic Violence & PTSD, understand why you feel the way you feel, that it is normal & you are not alone !!!! Answers so many questions & assesment tool is wonderful. I have shared this book w/ my Therapist & my Counselor @ my Domestic Violence Group. Please if you suffer any of this, Get…