Review
"For the trauma survivor and the field professional, Dr. Matsakis has written on the most informative and sensitive books on surviving violent trauma. "I Can't Get Over It "covers most useful techniques and self-help suggestions for safe recovery, empowerment, and growth following trauma."
--Yigal Ben-Haim, Ph.D., Trauma Specialist with the Veterans Assistance Center and Alta Bates Burn Center in Berkeley, California
Product Description
<p>In this ground-breaking book, Dr. Matsakis explains that post-traumatic stress disorder affects not just soldiers, but also suruvivors of many other types of trauma including:</p><BR> - crime<BR> - vehicular accidents<BR> - rape<BR> - family violence<BR> - sexual abuse<BR> - natural catastrophes <p> <I>I Can't Get Over It</I> directly addresses survivors of trauma. It explains the nature of PTSD and describes the healing process. This book will help you:</p><BR> - Find out whether you have PTSD<BR> - Cope with post-traumatic anger, grief, and survivor guilt<BR> - Recognize related problems such as depression, substance abuse , compulsive behavior and low self-esteem<BR> - Identify "triggers" that set off flashbacks, anxiety attacks, and other symptoms<BR> - Relieve wounding caused by others' blaming and insensitivity Gain a sense of empowerment and hope for the future
Ingram
I Can't Get Over It was written to guide survivors of crime, acidents, rape, family violence, and sexual abuse through the process of recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Now in an updated edition, this guide includes new information on suicide, traumatic memories, depression, guilt, and the new EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) technique.
About the Author
Aphrodite Matsakis, Ph.D., is an expert in the field of post-traumatic stress disorder recovery and has written many books on the subject, including the best-sellers I Can't Get Over It and Trust After Trauma. She currently resides in Wheaton, MD, where she treats victims of PTSD in her private therapy practice.
