Hunt, Nigel , McHale, Sue
Understanding Traumatic Stress - Growth Through Experience
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847090560
- author:
- Hunt, Nigel , McHale, Sue
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Murray Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 128
- Genre:
- Religious History Health, Treatments & Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding Traumatic Stress by Nigel Hunt, Sue McHale, and Susan Lesley McHale provides a comprehensive guide for those affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The book explores the symptoms, underlying biology, and treatment options for this complex condition, including cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, and narrative approaches. It addresses the needs of both individuals with PTSD and their carers, as well as those who care for someone with the disorder. The authors also discuss the challenges of vicarious or secondary trauma and offer a perspective on growing through experience, highlighting the importance of resilience and growth. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and manage PTSD.