The Everything Guide to Overcoming PTSD: Simple, effective techniques for healing and recovery

Romeo Vitelli

May 2014 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Expert advice for conquering the effects of trauma!

If you have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), everyday life may seem overwhelming. But you're not alone--there's hope for recovery, and you can learn how to take control of your emotions. The Everything Guide to Overcoming PTSD includes in-depth information on:

• Traditional treatments, including psychotherapy, drug therapy, and cognitive behavioral theory.
• New methods of support, like mindfulness therapy and animal therapy.
• Ways to reverse the physical effects of PTSD.
• Techniques for treating children who have developed PTSD.

While PTSD is typically associated with war and veteran soldiers, recent studies have found this debilitating condition can be caused by a variety of traumatic events, from a neglectful childhood, medical emergency, and natural disasters to car accidents or physical assaults. No matter what the cause, you'll find supportive advice and treatment techniques to help you find the resilience you need to recover from traumatic events and start living a happier, healthier life.

About the author

Romeo Vitelli, PhD is a psychologist in private practice, where he treats a variety of psychological issues, including grief, depression, chronic pain, phobic reactions, stress and anger management, and post-accident adaptation. He writes regularly on Media Spotlight (a Psychology Today blog), and he is a Healthy Living writer for the Huffington Post. He also writes on his own blog, Providentia (www.drvitelli.typepad.com). He lives in Ontario, Canada.