Understanding and Loving a Person with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
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Understanding and Loving a Person with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Biblical and Practical Wisdom to Build Empathy, Preserve Boundaries, and Show Compassion

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Understanding and Loving a Person with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Biblical and Practical Wisdom to Build Empathy, Preserve Boundaries, and Show Compassion

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About This Book

This book is a compassionate companion to those who love someone who has experienced severe trauma that left his or her brain changed by PTSD. As someone who suffered from PTSD herself, Becky Johnson knows what is most helpful on the path to recovery. Becky teams up with Stephen Arterburn to offer:

  • Insight into what is happening in the brain
  • Background on treatments such as EMDR
  • Ideas on what to say and what not to say
  • Suggestions for calming a loved one during a PTSD episode


A personal coach and a compassionate companion, this book helps readers become a healing presence in their loved one's life while practicing self-care as well.

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Publisher
David C Cook
Year
2018
ISBN
9780830772292
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Religion

Table of contents

  1. Introduction by Stephen Arterburn
  2. 1. How Can I Help My Loved One with PTSD?
  3. 2. PTSD—­Yes, It’s a Real Thing: Signs and Symptoms
  4. 3. Becoming a Compassionate Companion
  5. 4. Compassionate Self-­Care
  6. 5. Withdrawing versus Connection: The Healing Balance
  7. 6. Trauma as Delayed Grief
  8. 7. The Healing Toolbox
  9. 8. Professional Therapies
  10. 9. Post-­traumatic Growth
  11. Suggested Resources
  12. About New Life Ministries
  13. About Stephen Arterburn
  14. About Becky Johnson