I Can't Get Over It: A Handbook for Trauma Survivors, Second Ed.

Matsakis, Aphrodite

ISBN 10: 157224058X / ISBN 13: 9781572240582

Published by New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA, U.S.A., 1996

About this Item

395 pgs. PTSD Specialist.

Seller Inventory # 034615

Bibliographic Details

• Title: I Can't Get Over It: A Handbook for Trauma Survivors, Second Ed.
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157224058X
• ISBN 13: 9781572240582
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Used Like New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Social History, Social Issues
  • Health and Medicine

About this title

Synopsis

In this ground-breaking book, Dr. Matsakis explains that post-traumatic stress disorder affects not just soldiers, but also suruvivors of many other types of trauma including:

•crime
•vehicular accidents
•rape
•family violence
•sexual abuse
•natural catastrophes

I Can’t Get Over It directly addresses survivors of trauma. It explains the nature of PTSD and describes the healing process. This book will help you:

•Find out whether you have PTSD
•Cope with post-traumatic anger, grief, and survivor guilt
•Recognize related problems such as depression, substance abuse , compulsive behavior and low self-esteem
•Identify “triggers” that set off flashbacks, anxiety attacks, and other symptoms
•Relieve wounding caused by others’ blaming and insensitivity
•Gain a sense of empowerment and hope for the future

About the Author

Aphrodite T. Matsakis, PhD, is an internationally recognized expert in trauma and the author of several books dealing with traumatic reactions, including I Can't Get Over It!, Trust After Trauma, The Rape Recovery Handbook, and Vietnam Wives: Women and Children Facing the Challenge of Living with Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Matsakis has over thirty-five years of experience working with veterans, abused persons, and other trauma survivors; has taught at several major universities; and has conducted dozens of seminars for trauma survivors and trauma therapists.