75 reviews for Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach To Regaining Emotional Control And Becoming Whole
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Those affected by complex PTSD, or C-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 fixed. Facing one’s PTSD is a brave, courageous act―and with the right guidance, recovery is possible.
In The Complex PTSD Workbook, you’ll learn all about C-PTSD and gain valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma. Take healing into your own hands while applying strategies to help integrate positive beliefs and behaviors.
Discover your path to recovery with:
Examples and exercises―Uncover your own instances of trauma with PTSD activities designed to teach you positive strategies.
Expert guidance―Explore common PTSD diagnoses and common methods of PTSD therapy including somatic therapy, CBT, and mind-body perspectives.
Prompts and reflections―Apply the strategies you’ve learned and identify PTSD symptoms with insightful writing prompts.
Find the tools you need to work through C-PTSD and regain emotional control with this mind-body workbook.
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In addition to working inward... do things to integrate your mind/body connection: watch and do yoga, deep breathing, creative arts videos... You will feel better when you take small, incremental steps that are affirming. Do them small and slow enough so they dont feel unnatural or too uncomfortable. They are affirming you -- something that you may not have had, but need and deserve. Just try! I believe in you!
My only beef (minus one star) is the binding... For a workbook whose purpose is to be written in, traditional glue binding is a limiting, awkward pain in the arse design flaw! Grrr.
This really should be a spiral bound book so it can lay flat to write in! Perhaps the publisher will improve upon that with future editions...
The author's voice kindly guides and inspires you to create your own healing journey, at your own pace, with the activities you find pleasurable. The book also contains a glossary and many references and resources, letting you design you perfect toolbox.
A must read (and practice!) for those who struggle with CPTSD. It is with this type of books and writing that we're understanding, therefore changing, the D (disorder) for an R (response). Because it's not "something" that's broke beyond fixing, but an learned pattern that can be decoded and replaced with healthy thoughts and behaviors.
Remember: It's not you, it's your programming. Uninstall it. Get rid of that trojan virus. And you'll be your own person.
The book is very useful preparation for work with a psychologist. It is very important to have a professional on hand as part of the process. Working alone through the text is more likely to overwhelm the reader with reactivated trauma. The text describes various psychological approaches to trauma, and this helps when seeking professional assistance.
Like another reviewer, I found the cover to be agreeably tactile - peaceful even. This was a bonus when dealing with difficult material. The general tone of the book is reassuring and life-affirming. Conscientious application of the text can only result in healthy outcomes for the reader.
Aesthetically, this workbook is different from what you might expect from a self-help workbook. The cover has a lovely softness that invites you to hold it in your hands and just notice. The size of this workbook is smaller than the usual 8.5 x 11 where you might feel compelled to sit at a desk and “do your homework.” Rather, Dr. Schwartz’s book feels more like a book that you might curl up with on the couch, along with your favorite pen, to reflect at the end of chapters and note the passages that resonate with your experience. Each chapter begins with an image, a window into nature, a place of simple but profound beauty. Brief passages of wisdom and reassurance are easily accessible by just flipping through the book and noticing the orange text near your fingertips. Passages in blue text convey the real experiences of individuals healing from C-PTSD and thus, reminding the reader that they are not, in fact, alone.
This workbook is empowering and a companion for individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, a comprehensive overview for those interested in understanding more about C-PTSD, and a valuable tool for professionals to share with their clients as they partner on the journey toward healing from C-PTSD.
I unconditionally recommend this book both for professionals and for anyone suffering from C-PTSD.
Ruby Seaton, PhD is a holistic psychotherapist in private practice, facilitates depth-creativity programs, and is the author of Artlife: Creative Journeys for Life Healing.