The many faces of posttraumatic stress disorder : [does post traumatic stress disorder have a grip on your life?

Person-centered instead of theory-centered, this resource provides a basic context for understanding how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects people and those around them. Compassionate, firsthand knowledge of the different ways in which PTSD manifests itself are described throughout the 12 case studies examined in this guide. Bringing this mental health issue to light for sufferers, families, and friends, these stories illuminate the confusion that often surrounds the behaviors and reactions associated with PTSD and can increase understanding, patience, and awareness. A piece of reflective foil covers the middle of the front cover of this book, so that readers view themselves when looking upon it. Title Page......Page 2 Copyright......Page 3 Table of Contents ......Page 4 Introduction......Page 5 Brenda--Domestic Violence......Page 7 Mary--Exposure and Vulnerability ......Page 16 Vicky--Ritualistic Abuse and Incest ......Page 21 Alan--Sibling Abuse, Parental Neglect, and Abandonment ......Page 32 Roger--Critical, Narcissistic Parenting ......Page 40 Olivia--Physical Abuse and Domestic Violence ......Page 50 Ted--Combat in Viet Nam ......Page 62 Maggie--Incest and Maternal Hatred ......Page 73 William--Adoption, Mixed Race, and Iraq War Veteran ......Page 81 Joy--Vulnerability, Neglect, and Abuse of Unknown Origin ......Page 88 Carrie--Rape ......Page 102 Susan--Secondary PTSD ......Page 112 List of Possible PTSD Indicators......Page 122 Notes to Therapists ......Page 124 Back Cover ......Page 127 Describes the trauma experiences of twelve individuals along with details of their interactions with their therapists