Since 1980, when PTSD first appeared as a diagnostic category, the
number of people seeking trauma therapy has grown exponentially. Victims
of traumatic events seek treatment for their often debilitating
symptoms. Here, a leading trauma specialist and best-selling
psychotherapy author presents for consumers the wide range of trauma
treatments available and gives readers tools to choose a treatment plan
or assess whether their treatment plan is working. Medications and
associated conditions such as anxiety and panic disorders are also
discussed. This book presents the most necessary and relevant
information in a compact and accessible format, serving both as a review
for therapists and a straightforward, easy-to-use guide for patients.
Topics covered include definitions and symptoms, accepted treatments,
physiological explanations, and treatment evaluation strategies, all
written in Babette Rothschild's characteristically accessible style.