{"product_id":"9781623158248","title":"The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole","description":"\u003cp\u003e“This book is a valuable resource for all those affected by complex PTSD, allowing them to be informed and active as partners in the therapeutic healing process.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—from the foreword by Jim Knipe, PhD, author of \u003cb\u003eEMDR Toolbox: Theory and Treatment of Complex PTSD and Dissociation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose affected by complex PTSD commonly feel as though there is something fundamentally wrong with them—that somewhere inside there is a part of them that needs to be \u003cb\u003efixed.\u003c\/b\u003e Though untrue, such beliefs can feel extremely real and frightening. Difficult as it may be, facing one’s PTSD from unresolved childhood trauma is a brave, courageous act—and with the right guidance, healing from PTSD \u003cb\u003eis\u003c\/b\u003e possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClinical psychologist Dr. Arielle Schwartz has spent years helping those with C-PTSD find their way to wholeness. She also knows the territory of the healing firsthand, having walked it herself. This book provides a map to the complicated, and often overwhelming, terrain of C-PTSD with Dr. Schwartz’s knowledgeable guidance helping you find your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eThe Complex PTSD Workbook\u003c\/b\u003e , you’ll learn all about C-PTSD and gain valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma, while applying a strength-based perspective to integrate positive beliefs and behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUseful features of \u003cb\u003eThe Complex PTSD Workbook\u003c\/b\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples and exercises through which you’ll discover your own instances of trauma through relating to PTSD experiences other than your own, such as the following:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cb\u003e[Example]\u003c\/b\u003e Diane was very skilled at avoiding dealing with her traumatic past. To survive, she had learned to bury her painful feelings and memories, preferring not to talk about her childhood. It simply hurt too much.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cb\u003e [Exercise]\u003c\/b\u003e In what ways can you relate to Diane’s story? Take some time to write down any associations you have.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation about common PTSD misdiagnoses such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and substance abuse, among others.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of common methods of PTSD therapy including somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mind-body perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter takeaways that encourage thoughtful consideration and writing to explore how you feel as you review the material presented in relation to your PTSD symptoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Complex PTSD Workbook\u003c\/b\u003e aims to empower you with a thorough understanding of the psychology and physiology of C-PTSD so you can make informed choices about the path to healing that is right for you and discover a life of wellness, free of C-PTSD, that used to seem just out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050987208944,"sku":"9781623158248","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781623158248_p0.jpg?v=1763862441","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781623158248","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}