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A simple, effective, and groundbreaking approach to help you move beyond trauma and focus on the things that bring you joy.

If you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reliving the past through trauma-focused treatments may be too painful a place to start. Behavioral activation--the powerful treatment method outlined in this workbook--provides an essential foundation for recovery by shifting the focus of your trauma to the things in life that give you true fulfillment, joy, and value. This way, you can envision the kind of future you want to have, and move forward in your treatment to pursue that future.

With this breakthrough workbook, you'll learn to replace unproductive coping strategies--such as avoidance --with activities that you find pleasant and meaningful. You'll find an overview of behavioral activation: what it is, why it works, and how you can implement it into your life to begin healing the wounds of your past and paving the way for a bright future full of possibility.

If you've experienced trauma, you need real tools to help you manage your pain and jumpstart your recovery. With this compassionate and evidence-based workbook, you'll find actionable solutions to help you begin healing and take that next needed step toward wellness, wholeness, and peace.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Foreword(p. v)
• Introduction(p. 1)
• Chapter 1 Orientation to Behavioral Activation for PTSD(p. 15)
• Chapter 2 Understanding Your Patterns of Avoidance(p. 27)
• Chapter 3 Assessing Your Values and Setting Goals(p. 47)
• Chapter 4 Tracking Your Activities and Looking for PTSD-Related TRAPS(p. 63)
• Chapter 5 Getting Your Life Back on "TRAC"(p. 79)
• Chapter 6 Pacing Yourself to Make Incremental, Strategic Action Steps(p. 97)
• Chapter 7 Applying Problem-Solving Strategies to Overcome Barriers to Activation(p. 115)
• Chapter 8 Employing Mindfulness to Maximize Your Activation(p. 129)
• Chapter 9 Using Social Support to Promote Activation(p. 141)
• Chapter 10 Special Considerations When Using Behavioral Activation for PTSD(p. 159)
• Chapter 11 Summary and Relapse Prevention(p. 175)
• Appendix Daily Activity and Mood Monitoring Chart(p. 195)
• References(p. 199)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Matthew Jakupcak, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and researcher who has studied and treated psychological trauma, PTSD, and high-risk behaviors in military veterans, first responders, and young adults.
Amy Wagner, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with the PTSD Clinical Team at the VA Portland Health Care System, and associate professor at Oregon Health and Science University. She specializes in treating PTSD and related disorders.
Christopher R. Martell, PHD, ABPP, is a license psychologist. He is board certified in clinical psychology, and in behavioral and cognitive psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology.