Showing titles in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

What happens when the life you’ve built becomes a prison of stress, anxiety, and despair? For generations, society has told men to carry the weight alone, to push through pain, and never show weakness. But the pressure to provide and protect can come at a devastating cost to mental health, leaving many struggling in silence. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. At the height of his career, Dr. Whitney Wright appeared to have it all. But behind the scenes, the weight of childhood trauma and professional pressure pushed him to a breaking point.

Factitious Love is a powerful, survivor-centered guide to understanding, recognizing, and healing from one of the most insidious forms of child abuse—Munchausen by Proxy, also known as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another. Written by Tammy Eady Walker, grandmother and author of I Have to Call Someone Mama: A Grandmother's Story of Two Siblings Rescued From Munchausen by Proxy Abuse, this book combines years of lived experience, survivor testimony, and therapeutic insight to shine a light on a form of abuse that thrives in silence.

Trauma is often thought of as severe or extremely harmful experiences, but trauma is actually a reaction to an event, not the event itself. And a seemingly mild or straightforward experience can cause you trauma and affect the rest of your life. Experiences of trauma become the brain’s map for protecting and defending you from future pain, but sometimes you don’t need protecting. Trauma can then poison your mind and reveal itself in both visible and invisible ways.

Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) - although still in its early stages of global recognition - is a form of therapy that has helped millions with their psychological ailments. Extensive research has evidenced the efficacy of EMDR’s approach in the treatment of trauma. This audiobook provides essential information about EMDR, discussing its history and definition, the eight phases of treatment, research-based results, and plenty of self-help techniques.

Less than three months after retiring from a 30-year law enforcement career, Kim Colegrove's husband chose suicide. Since that day, Colegrove has been helping first responders across the country practice techniques to cope with the stress and trauma that their work brings. And this book continues that mission by offering first responders and their families hope by introducing meditation and mindfulness as viable and practical tools to help reduce stress, regulate emotion, and improve overall health and well-being.

Become relentless, persistent, and unstoppable in achieving your goals. Mental toughness is one of the biggest differences between the life you want and a life you settle for. Mental Toughness & Iron Will is a guidebook into becoming someone who stops at nothing to achieve their goals. Train yourself to prepare for the worst while expecting the best.

We’re taught to “get over it,” to push through pain, or pretend we’re fine. But what if your emotional triggers, survival responses, and deep inner struggles are actually sacred invitations—to reclaim your power, your voice, and your joy? Life is Hard and Then You Fly shatters the myth that healing is hard—or that you need to stay stuck in cycles of overwhelm, anxiety, or pain.

“Lyrical and brutal, intimate and culturally relevant. I’ve never read anything like it.” —Maggie Smith An intimate, linked, lyrical essay collection focusing on the longer-lasting effects of trauma and PTSD on survivors—challenging a culture in which violence against women is...

Unlike self-proclaimed gurus who write self-help books with mystical promises, The Ketamine Effect takes you on a neuroscience-backed journey with two experienced practitioners, Dr. Cole and Dr. Giannoni. Based on one thousand hours of Ketamine treatments, Dr. Cole and Dr. Giannoni reveal how Ketamine liberates you from the clutches of trauma, depression, anxiety, and your rigid ego.

Ever felt like your emotions and relationships were a maze with no exit? Haunted by past traumas, trapped in manipulative relationships, or constantly doubting your worth and reality? It's time to break the chains. This is the definitive Bundle, your beacon in the darkest corners of emotional and relational challenges.

If you are an Asian American who has experienced racial violence, verbal harassment, stereotyping, or microaggressions, you might feel like the world is unsafe. You may suffer from anxiety, depression, or painful memories as a result of this trauma. And if you seek help, you may find that Western-trained mental health professionals simply can't understand your pain and life experiences. This book provides culturally informed treatment methods to help you heal from and fortify yourself against race-based trauma-including intergenerational and historical trauma-and stress.

Shame is a powerful and often misunderstood force that affects us all differently. In The Anatomy of Shame, you'll uncover the layers of this complex emotion that can hold you back from living a fulfilled life. This enlightening book takes you on a transformative journey to understand the roots of self-consciousness, how it affects your mind, and, most importantly, how to heal.

Adult Sons of Narcissistic Fathers is a compassionate, informative, and practical guide designed specifically for men who are grappling with the lasting effects of having a narcissistic father. This book delves into the unique challenges faced by sons of narcissistic fathers, offering a safe space to explore the impact of narcissistic abuse on self-worth, trust, and the ability to form meaningful connections.

Post-traumatic stress disorder was recognized as a psychiatric disorder in the latter part of the 19th century. In PTSD, Allan V. Horwitz traces the fluctuations in definitions of and responses to traumatic psychic conditions. Arguing that PTSD, perhaps more than any other diagnostic category, is a lens for showing major historical changes in conceptions of mental illness, he surveys the conditions most likely to produce traumas, the results of those traumas, and how to evaluate the claims of trauma victims.

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD for short, turns your entire life upside down. Psychology now knows numerous methods that can help you reclaim your self-determination, and alongside professional therapy, your own initiative is at least as important.

El trastorno de estrés postraumático, o TEPT, trastoca por completo la vida. La psicología conoce hoy en día numerosos métodos que pueden ayudarte a recuperar tu autodeterminación y, junto con la terapia profesional, tu propia iniciativa es igualmente importante.

Posttraumatische stressstoornis, of PTSS, zet je hele leven op zijn kop. Met de ervaring die deze psychische stoornis heeft veroorzaakt, ben je tot aan de grenzen van het draaglijke gegaan en daar voorbij. De psychologie kent tegenwoordig tal van methoden die je helpen om je zelfbeschikking terug te winnen, en naast professionele therapie is je eigen initiatief minstens zo belangrijk.

Il disturbo post-traumatico da stress, o PTSD, sconvolge completamente la vita. Con l'esperienza che ha scatenato questo disturbo psicologico, ti sei spinto fino ai limiti di ciò che è sopportabile e oltre. La psicologia conosce oggi numerosi metodi che possono aiutarti a riconquistare l'autodeterminazione e, accanto alla terapia professionale, la tua iniziativa personale è altrettanto importante.

Le trouble de stress post-traumatique, ou TSPT, bouleverse complètement la vie. Avec l'expérience qui a déclenché ce trouble psychique, vous avez atteint les limites du supportable et les avez dépassées. Que vous soyez vous-même concerné ou proche d'une personne touchée, vous savez à quel point le reste de votre vie est profondément marqué par les conséquences de l'événement traumatisant. La psychologie dispose désormais de nombreuses méthodes pour vous aider à retrouver votre autodétermination et, en complément d'une thérapie professionnelle, votre propre initiative est tout aussi importante.

Posttraumatiskt stressyndrom, eller PTSD, vänder upp och ner på hela livet. Med den upplevelse som utlöste denna psykiska störning har du gått till gränsen för vad som är uthärdligt och bortom det. Oavsett om du själv är drabbad eller är anhörig vet du exakt hur resten av livet påverkas i grunden av följderna av den traumatiska händelsen. Men du står inte maktlös inför detta. Psykologin känner numera till många metoder som kan hjälpa dig att återta din självbestämmanderätt, och vid sidan av professionell terapi är din egen initiativförmåga minst lika viktig.