Invisible Heroes: Survivors of Trauma And How They Heal

A psychotherapist and expert in the field of posttraumatic stress provides a detailed analysis of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral effects of PTSD; explains how the brain and body respond to trauma and why conventional therapy can frequently harm rather than help; and introduces a step-by-step self-help program for sufferers of PTSD. Reprint. 17,500 first printing.