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21 Reddit comments about Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror:

u/Geewiligers · 26 pointsr/psychotherapy

Because it can cause significant harm to clients’ lives to push them to unpack traumatic memories when they do not first have some coping skills to handle the inevitable hard stuff that will come out of the process. This client appears to have the self-confidence to say “I’m not ready for that” but many do not. You are the professional. They trust you to lead them. Not being aware of this can lead to therapists doing more harm that healing.


In this book Judith Herman does a great job of talking about how important it is to do this coping skills work before exploring the trauma.
Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465087302/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VcLXAbDY9NECB

u/daphnes_puck · 10 pointsr/raisedbynarcissists

The mental health community is still doing a lot of work understanding the effects of trauma. The DSM V lists two subsets of PTSD: one for the very young, and one called the [dissociative type] (http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/PTSD-overview/Dissociative_Subtype_of_PTSD.asp) that is more common in adult survivors of child abuse. The distinctions are only important to ensure you get the right treatment program.

If you want to read more about the current medical understanding of trauma, [Judith Herman] (https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/0465087302) and [Bessel van der Kolk] (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma-ebook/dp/B00G3L1C2K/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1466798803&sr=1-1&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+bessel+van+der+kolk) are the leading scholars.

u/arookieparent · 7 pointsr/Parenting

> if you didn't do what you were told, you got a smack.

Hugs I think you're a brave parent for facing your fear and asking for help!

From your background, it sounds like you grew up in a very unstable household. Our childhood does affect how we parent, no matter how much we want to deny or prevent it from happening. But if you are determined, you can stop the cycle. I'd get counseling as soon as possible. Also, if you can take a look at this book: Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman, see if you have the symptoms described. If so, you need a counselor experienced in complex-trauma, very important! You don't need to be severely injured to be traumatized. Daily fear is already traumatizing for a child.

This book also helps: [The Whole Brain Child] (http://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-revolutionary-strategies-developing-ebook/dp/B004J4X32U) by Daniel Siegel

So I don't have a quick solution for you. (lots of good suggestions by others here already) And there will be a lot of hard work ahead of you. But it is worth it. Work on yourself and everything else will follow.

Source: my own experience

u/fugee_life · 6 pointsr/TwoXChromosomes

Hey you, I'm sorry to hear you're going through such a tough time.
I'm sure your husband will understand an be super-supportive if you talk to him about this and I think talking to him about it and seeing how accepting he is will relieve some of the guilt you're feeling.

The violent death of someone close to you is often a traumatic experience and you can have some symptoms of PTSD associated with that. This book helped save my sanity when I was going through something similar:
Trauma & Recovery

In spite of the title it's not at all dry and is rather spiritually soothing.

For what it's worth from a stranger on the internet, I send you my love.
good luck.

u/bunnylover726 · 4 pointsr/JUSTNOMIL

I'm working on it. Therapy once a week, and I'm struggling to finish a degree that I've been working on for a while. Whenever I do good work in school, I self-sabotage. It's infuriating. But these support groups on Reddit help a lot.

I hope other people who have enabler parents realize that it's OK to be mad at them. Yeah, they were victims of abuse in a way too, but we deserved better. IDK if your DH or you ever want book recommendations on enabler moms, but I've left a trail of breadcrumbs with book excerpts in them through my posts:

u/thinking-of-pie · 3 pointsr/TrollXChromosomes

((gentle hugs))

PTSD is extremely difficult. I did exposure therapy for a couple of months before getting sick (unrelated: I have a genetic disorder that we didn't know about) -- it helped me so much. It was sincerely horrible during the treatment but I'm far less symptomatic now.

Also, this book is fantastic: Trauma and Recovery

I have zero experience with EMDR but I've heard good things about it. Also, these things take so long to heal -- it's been over nine years since my event, and I didn't start treatment until two years ago. I'm just now starting to feel a little normal. You can do this OP!! <3333 Feel free to PM me if you need to talk, we're here for you.

u/dak4f2 · 3 pointsr/CPTSD

Is it this book: Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror? I'm looking for it because I definitely want to read it based on your comment, thank you!

u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/TrueOffMyChest

Okay. So good news is Trauma is getting a ton of attention and is highly recognized if you read more about it, as well as possible see someone who specializes in treating it. A wonderful book that gives a stellar overview of trauma, as well as ways to start feeling better, is The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk.

If you want more foundational theory and some history on the understanding of trauma and how to treat it, I recommend Trauma & Recovery by Judith Herman. I will warn you though, it’s hard to read because of the examples she provides.

Those two books are amazingly important for understanding trauma, how to treat it and give amazing overviews of the symptoms. They are wildly different from person to person. Things like chronic nausea, chronic localized or diffuse pain, intractable depression, panic, anxiety, nightmares, autoimmune disorders, mood symptoms that are triggered and self limiting, headaches, confusion, lack of understanding of the body, dissociation in its myriad forms, flashbacks, sensitivity to smells, touch, sounds, tastes, hyper vigilance, hyperarousal, anhedonia, avolition, random and disproportionate bouts with dissociated emotions (anger that comes out of nowhere, sadness that hits like a ton of bricks and then is gone minutes later, etc) muted emotions, a flat affect, avoiding certain places even if they don’t fully understand why, phobias, weird personal relationships with sex and food, gaps in their memory, hard time following instructions, and many more. But there is most definitely hope. I recommend both books highly, as well as having a serious, honest and open heart to heart with your girlfriend.

You might be surprised what you learn, and your love and compassion towards her will most definitely help.

u/StoryDone · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
  1. In college ✓

  2. Obtaining my masters in mental health (with a focus of trauma and crisis). Graduating in June of 2015 ✓

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  4. My focus is trauma and crisis; knowing the cause(s) and effect(S) of the physical, emotional, mental, and social turmoil of potential clients will provide me with essential information. This information will assist me in working with these individuals (not against them). ✓

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u/springflinging · 2 pointsr/raisedbynarcissists

Yes--I can identify although I am sure there are differences. Sorry to hear you are struggling. I have tried to find meaning and connection in relating to others. I run daily. I also try to eat healthily. I wish you the very best. I find alanon meetings helpful and addiction was a part of my family life history. Some friends swear by individual and group therapy as well as EMDR and/or EFT. Individual therapy helps me as do alanon/ACA or ACOA (Adult children of dysfunctional or alcoholic families) meetings

I had experienced a recent traumatic event that was associated with many difficult emotional flashbacks. I wish you the very best and please know you are not alone.

I have read Judith Herman's book, Trauma and Recovery, plus she discusses stages of recovery.

I find Peter Walker helpful.

Also The Body Keeps the Score by van der Kolk has been insightful.

Meditation, yoga and breathing exercises are on my to do list--sonner rather than later.

u/smeasles · 2 pointsr/reddit.com

Exactly.

For more info on this:
IMHO books by or with essays by Bessel A. van der Kolk are great (some essays are available online for free), and I remember Judith Herman being useful too. Postmemory/trans-generational trauma/cultural trauma studies are another place to start. (That said, I don't know who the current leaders in the PTSD field are, I read these for school a little while back).

Otherwise imagine being a child, whose brain is at a very early stage of development, raised by a mother distracted by fear of the event (exacerbated by nightmares and flashbacks), whose own sense of safety and trust in others/society is damaged, and is thus generally distracted and continually or periodically emotionally disconnects from those around him/her (aka dissociation) .

The child may not even remember the event, but s/he will form his/her way dealing with problems by mimicking and learning from their mother's reactions. So either way, it is very likely this child will have psychological repercussions from the event. How extensive depends on the mother's coping mechanisms - currently or formed through therapy/cultural safeguards.

u/anonanon1313 · 2 pointsr/depression

OK, since you're intelligent and interested in biology, you might be interested in studying yourself. The conventional way is through therapy and analysis, but there are alternatives. If you're scientifically inclined, it makes no sense to judge yourself outside of the science.

A few things you might find interesting:

Google talk (Dan Siegel) on mind/brain research and current thinking:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr4Od7kqDT8&feature=player_embedded

Judith Herman's book on trauma and recovery:
http://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/0465087302

I was similarly precocious as a child, but with abusive parents. Both parents and most siblings had/have substance issues. I did many years of therapy which helped me enough to have a successful career and family of my own. I never stop educating myself and pushing for deeper personal insights. My recovery from all that crap has given me a sense of purpose and a degree of satisfaction.

u/aphilosopherofmen · 2 pointsr/exmormon

I don't want to contradict anything your therapist is telling you, but I've been really helped by Trauma and Recovery and learning about complex-PTSD. Some of the descriptions are eerily accurate, and you might have a similar experience.

u/awkward_chrysalis · 1 pointr/raisedbynarcissists

[here is a book recommendation.] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0465087302)

u/ElDiablo666 · 1 pointr/rapecounseling

I can't offer you any specific advice but wanted to recommend this book if you haven't already seen it.

u/NoSonriasAqui · 1 pointr/FemmeThoughts

I'm there with you, sister. It's a rock and a hard place and there seems to be no way to divine an answer or quench the star. Some people have been like, oh, work hard and you'll get over it. And I'm like how? What is the actual, specific mechanism? Because I don't know what it is.

Can I make a suggestion? I just finished a book by Judith Herman called Trauma and Recovery. It's very intelligent and I think everyone with PTSD--and the most important people around them--should read it. Still chewing on it, but it's helped me understand myself better. I found it valuable and positive.

http://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence---Political/dp/0465087302/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421741442&sr=8-1&keywords=trauma+and+recovery

u/ThunderCuuuunt · 1 pointr/news

I don't think people take rape seriously. That's society.

I never said I think the legal system is great. Quite the contrary. It's terrible. Sure, it's terrible for defendants — we already knew that from cases not related to rape. But it's utterly horrific for rape victims, who often find reporting a rape to be as traumatic as the rape itself.

See: http://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/0465087302

Sorry I don't have a quick video to make a more pithy point.

u/Cloisonne · 1 pointr/IAmA

Not sure how much it applies, but "Trauma and Recovery" is also supposed to be a good book.

http://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/0465087302

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u/where2cop123 · 1 pointr/ptsd

Well, how about Judith Herman's Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror - it's the quintessential mainstream book for PTSD out there.

u/sunsetpark12345 · 1 pointr/dataisbeautiful

I have it and have done a lot of reading on it to understand what's going on with it. If you're interested in the subject, here are a couple of books:
https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/0465087302
https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Psychological-Cost-Learning-Society/dp/0316040932
First is considered a seminal piece on trauma and its treatment, second was nominated for a Pulitzer.

The second one is more directly relevant to what you're talking about. Highly recommended!