This new series of books uses guided journal entries to help readers define and explore life challenges and stages, past behaviors, and goals for the future. These informational and inspirational personal chronicles are designed to be used independently, or with the help of a therapist.

Personal journals are sometimes a valuable adjunct to psychotherapy. This journal contains exercises designed to help people explore their background, personality, relationships, and goals for the future. It shows how to record reflections, as well as suggestions for process points for the reader to think about or discuss with a therapist.

This book is a clinician's guide to understanding, diagnosing, treating, and healing complex posttraumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). C-PTSD, a diagnostic entity to be included in ICD-11 in 2022, denotes a severe form of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is the result of prolonged and repeated interpersonal trauma. The author provides guidance on healing complex trauma through phase-oriented, multimodal, and skill-focused treatment approaches, with a core emphasis on symptom relief and functional improvement. Readers will gain familiarity with the integrative healing techniques and modalities that are currently being utilized as evidence-based treatments, including innovative multi-sensory treatments for trauma, in addition to learning more about posttraumatic growth and resilience. Each chapter of this guide navigates readers through the complicated field of treating and healing complex trauma, including how to work with clients also impacted by the shared collective trauma of COVID-19, and is illustrated by case examples. Topics explored include: Complex layered trauma Dissociation Trauma and the body The power of belief An overview of psychotherapy modalities for the treatment of complex trauma Ego state work and connecting with the inner child Turning wounds into wisdom: resilience and posttraumatic growth Vicarious trauma and professional self-care for the trauma clinician It is important for clinicians to be aware of contemporary trends in treating C-PTSD. Healing Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is an essential text for mental health practitioners, clinical social workers, and other clinicians; academics; and graduate students, in addition to other professionals and students interested in C-PTSD. It is an attractive resource for an international clinical audience as we work together to heal, affirm, and unburden clients following this time of shared collective trauma.

Nothing destroys trust like sexual betrayal. Beyond broken vows, a woman who discovers that the man she loves has been viewing pornography or having an affair must deal with devastating blows to her self-image and self-worth. She must grapple with the fact that the man she thought she knew has lied and deceived her. She may even bear the brunt of shame and judgment when the people around her find out. Drawing from her experience both as a marriage and family therapist and a woman who personally experienced the devastation of sexual betrayal, Dr. Sheri Keffer walks women impacted by betrayal through the pain and toward recovery. She explains how the trauma of betrayal affects our minds, bodies, spirits, and sexuality. She offers practical tools for dealing with emotional triggers and helps women understand the realities of sexual addiction. And she shows women how to practice self-care, develop healthy boundaries, protect themselves from abuse or manipulation, and find freedom from the burden of shame and guilt.

Like Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's groundbreaking On Death and Dying, Susan Anderson's book clearly defines the five phases of a different kind of grieving--grieving over a lost relationship. An experienced professional who has specialized in helping people with loss, heartbreak, and abandonment for more than two decades, Susan Anderson gives this subject the serious attention it deserves. The Journey From Abandonment to Healing is designed to help all victims of emotional breakups--whether they are suffering from a recent loss, or a lingering wound from the past; whether they are caught up in patterns that sabotage their own relationships, or they're in a relationship where they no longer feel loved. From the first stunning blow to starting over, it provides a complete program for abandonment recovery.

DBT Workbook for Clinicians: The DBT Clinician's Guide to Holistic Healing - Integrating Mind, Body, and Emotion" The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Workbook for Holistic Therapists. Advanced DBT Strategies for Holistic Therapists In the realm of therapeutic intervention, a groundbreaking approach emerges—"Holistic healing techniques in DBT for clinicians". This workbook, tailored specifically for modern therapists, extends beyond the confines of traditional methodologies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a proven method for treating a myriad of psychological ailments, is enhanced in this guide to incorporate the entire spectrum of human experience. Dive deep into "integrating mind, body, and emotion in dialectical behavior therapy", ensuring that the therapy isn't merely a symptomatic relief but a holistic healing journey. Understanding that modern challenges demand evolved solutions, this book delves into "mindfulness and somatic techniques in DBT practice", offering techniques that resonate with today's world. The interconnectedness of our cognitive, physical, and emotional selves is not just a theory but a reality, and addressing each aspect leads to a more profound healing. Designed for clinicians ready to step into the future of therapy, this guide is for those eager to adopt "advanced DBT strategies for holistic therapists". It's a transformative resource, shedding light on methods that recognize humans as interconnected beings. Every therapy session is a dance, a balance. With this guide, therapists will learn the nuances of the "mind-body-emotion balance in DBT workbook for professionals". It equips them with tools, case studies, and real-world applications, illuminating the path towards an integrated therapy session. Key Highlights of "DBT Workbook for Clinicians,": Interdisciplinary Approach: The workbook offers a groundbreaking fusion of traditional DBT techniques with holistic healing modalities, addressing the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and emotion. Practical Tools: This isn’t merely a theoretical guide; it’s replete with actionable tools and strategies, designed for real-world clinical application. Mindfulness Deepening: Beyond just introducing mindfulness, the book delves into deeper practices and techniques, ensuring sustained emotional and psychological relief for patients. Introduction to Somatic Healing: A dedicated segment elucidates the power of bodywork techniques and their role in emotional regulation and overall well-being. Expanding Cognitive Strategies: Traditional cognitive strategies are enhanced with a holistic focus, equipping clinicians to address stubborn thought patterns more effectively. Real-Life Case Studies: Throughout the book, actual case studies illuminate the effectiveness of the holistic approach, bridging theory with tangible results. Interactive Elements: Designed with the clinician in mind, the workbook offers reflection spaces, allowing readers to jot down insights, observations, and plan sessions using the integrated techniques. Addressing Skepticism: For the skeptics and those new to holistic techniques, the book addresses common doubts, backed with evidence-based benefits and real-life success stories. Resourceful Appendices: From further reading recommendations to courses and online communities, the book serves as a comprehensive starting point for clinicians wanting to delve deeper. Evidence-Based: The holistic approach isn’t just a concept. It’s backed by rigorous research, studies, and measurable outcomes, ensuring clinicians have a dependable guide to lean on.