Waubonsee Community College

When someone you love suffers from posttraumatic stress, what to expect and what you can do, Claudia Zayfert, Jason C. DeViva

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

When someone you love suffers from posttraumatic stress

bibliography

679925943

Claudia Zayfert, Jason C. DeViva

what to expect and what you can do

"Trauma survivors frequently struggle with unwanted memories, intense emotions, and problems with everyday functioning. Effective help is out there, but the needs of family members--confused and scared about what has happened to the person they love--are often overlooked. Will the person with posttraumatic stress ever get better? How can spouses and other loved ones promote healing? Where can family members turn when they feel like they just can't cope? From experienced trauma specialists Drs. Claudia Zayfert and Jason C. DeViva, this highly practical guide is packed with information, support, vivid stories, and specific advice. Readers learn to navigate the rough spots day by day and help their loved one find a brighter tomorrow"--Provided by publisher

Understanding posttraumatic stress. What it feels like to live with a trauma survivor ; How trauma affects survivors ; Why is your loved one stuck in the past? ; Treatments that can help with PTSD and other problems ; Finding a therapist -- Helping yourself, helping the survivor. Taking care of yourself ; Setting limits ; Communicating your needs -- Coping with specific traumas. When someone you love has been sexually assaulted ; When someone you love has been to war -- Putting your lives back together. Reconnecting with your partner and helping your children ; Recovery and beyond