While posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been recognized for some time, only recently have therapists begun to recognize and address complex posttraumatic stress responses in female clients who have a history of early or chronic abuse. Most mental health service providers recognize the challenges in offering help when a client's problems seem complex and overwhelming, and they may be unsure of how first to intervene. First Stage Trauma Treatment provides a conceptual framework along with practical ideas and strategies. Readers will learn: about complex post-traumatic stress responses...

Pour de nombreuses femmes, entreprendre un traitement a la suite d'un traumatisme constitue une etape difficile qui demande beaucoup de temps, d'argent et d'energie emotionnelle. Les femmes, la violence et le traitement des traumatismes s'adresse aux femmes qui suivent un traitement pour faire face aux consequences a long terme des abus et de la violence dont elles ont ete victimes ou qui sont a la recherche d'un therapeute. Presente d'une maniere a la fois claire et delicate, ce guide: aide les femmes a comprendre le traumatisme lie a la violence et le stress post-traumatique; decrit le...

For many women, choosing to go into therapy to deal with a past traumatic event is a huge step. It takes a lot of time, money and emotional energy. Women, Abuse and Trauma Therapy is for women who are in therapy to deal with the long-term effects of abuse and violence, or who are looking for a therapist. This straightforward and sensitive guide: helps women understand abuse-related trauma and post-traumatic stress explains the trauma therapy model, the three stages of treatment, and different treatment approaches gives guidance on choosing the right therapist and developing a collaborative...