Healing War Trauma

Healing War Trauma
Author: Raymond Monsour Scurfield
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2013-02-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 113657624X

Healing War Trauma details a broad range of exciting approaches for healing from the trauma of war. The techniques described in each chapter are designed to complement and supplement cognitive-behavioral treatment protocols—and, ultimately, to help clinicians transcend the limits of those protocols. For those veterans who do not respond productively to—or who have simply little interest in—office-based, regimented, and symptom-focused treatments, the innovative approaches laid out in Healing War Trauma will inspire and inform both clinicians and veterans as they chart new paths to healing.

War Trauma and Its Wake

War Trauma and Its Wake
Author: Raymond Monsour Scurfield
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2012-09-10
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1136457887

Decades after Charles Figley’s landmark Trauma and Its Wake was published, our understanding of trauma has grown and deepened, but we still face considerable challenges when treating trauma survivors. This is especially the case for professionals who work with veterans and active-duty military personnel. War Trauma and Its Wake, then, is a vital book. The editors—one a Vietnam veteran who wrote the overview chapter on treatment for Trauma and Its Wake, the other an Army Reserve psychologist with four deployments—have produced a book that addresses both the specific needs of particular warrior communities as well as wider issues such as battlemind, guilt, suicide, and much, much more. The editors’ and contributors’ deep understanding of the issues that warriors face makes War Trauma and Its Wake a crucial book for understanding the military experience, and the lessons contained in its pages are essential for anyone committed to healing war trauma.

War and the Soul

War and the Soul
Author: Edward Tick
Publisher: Quest Books
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2012-12-19
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0835630056

War and PTSD are on the public's mind as news stories regularly describe insurgency attacks in Iraq and paint grim portraits of the lives of returning soldiers afflicted with PTSD. These vets have recurrent nightmares and problems with intimacy, can’t sustain jobs or relationships, and won’t leave home, imagining “the enemy” is everywhere. Dr. Edward Tick has spent decades developing healing techniques so effective that clinicians, clergy, spiritual leaders, and veterans’ organizations all over the country are studying them. This book, presented here in an audio version, shows that healing depends on our understanding of PTSD not as a mere stress disorder, but as a disorder of identity itself. In the terror of war, the very soul can flee, sometimes for life. Tick's methods draw on compelling case studies and ancient warrior traditions worldwide to restore the soul so that the veteran can truly come home to community, family, and self.

Trauma and Recovery on War's Border

Trauma and Recovery on War's Border
Author: Kathleen Allden, MD
Publisher: Dartmouth College Press
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2015-03-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1611686962

An increasing number of students and professionals are choosing to travel the globe to engage with the realities of trauma and human suffering through mental health aid. But in the field of global mental health, good intentions are not enough to ensure good training, development, and care. The risk of harm is real when outsiders deliver mental health aid in culturally inappropriate and otherwise na•ve ways. This book, based on the experiences of the co-editors and their colleagues at Burma Border Projects (BBP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mental health and psychosocial well-being of the displaced people of Burma, sets out global mental health theory allied with local perspectives, experiences, real-life challenges, strengths, and best practices. Topics include assessment and intervention protocols, vulnerable groups and the special challenges they present, and supervision and evaluation programs. An introduction by the editors establishes the political and health contexts for the volume. Written in a style appropriate for academic audiences and lay readers, this book will serve as a fundamental text for clinicians, interns, volunteers, and researchers who work in regions of the world that have suffered the violence of war, forced displacement, human rights violations, poverty, and oppression.

War Trauma and Its Wake

War Trauma and Its Wake
Author: Raymond M. Scurfield
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2013
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0415506824

War Trauma and Its Wake a vital book for anyone interested in understanding the military experience, and the lessons contained in its pages are crucial for any clinician committed to healing war trauma.

South Slavic Women’s Transgenerational Trauma Healing Through Oral Memory Practices

South Slavic Women’s Transgenerational Trauma Healing Through Oral Memory Practices
Author: Danica Anderson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2023-10-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1666937924

South Slavic Women’s Transgenerational Trauma Healing through Oral Memory Practices: Women War Crimes and War Survivors explains that Kolo-Informed Trauma Treatment is a clinical, cultural, psychological, and neurobiological approach that draws upon the rich scientific UNESCO intangible cultural heritage and embodied practices of the South Slavic Kolo-circle movement format or somatic folk dance. The author argues that Slavic oral memory practices are not in fact worthless or outdated in healing trauma. The inclusion of the little-known or rarely researched women who have experienced war crimes and war trauma demonstrates the intrinsic depth and female indigenous resources aligning with many scientific interdisciplinary fields and women’s human rights. Central to the Kolo-Informed Trauma Treatment is the profound recognition of the importance of women’s cultural memory and somatic oral traditions to evolve towards communal healing. Women’s memory narrative enables the South Slavic people to have profound communal approaches to offer insights into the effects of war trauma, advocating paths towards thriving. Through a recalibration with the relationship of women as valued resources and prominence as creators of healing cultures, South Slavic women’s communal healing practices, if orchestrated on a planetary scale, elaborate inclusive dynamic homeostasis.

Trauma, Transformation, And Healing.

Trauma, Transformation, And Healing.
Author: J. P. Wilson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2014-05-12
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317772547

First published in 1989. This rich and exciting book draws together a wide range of theoretical conceptualizations, current research, and clinical understanding to provides up-to-date and comprehensive account yet available of traumatic stress and its consequences. John Wilson integrates complex theoretical frameworks from Freud to Seligman, Horowitz to Selye, to paint a powerful explanatory picture of the interaction between trauma, person, and post-trauma environment.

Healing From Trauma

Healing From Trauma
Author: Mazdak Ebrahimi
Publisher: Evolve Systems Distribution Pty Ltd
Total Pages: 240
Release:
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1923223151

Healing From Trauma: Reclaiming Your Life by Mazdak Ebrahimi is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand and overcome the profound effects of trauma. This transformative book delves into the complexities of trauma, offering readers both a deep understanding of their experiences and practical strategies for healing. Discover the Path to Recovery and Resilience Trauma can leave lasting imprints on our minds, bodies, and souls, but healing is possible. In this insightful and empowering book, Mazdak Ebrahimi provides a comprehensive roadmap for reclaiming your life after trauma. Drawing from personal experience and extensive research, Ebrahimi offers a compassionate and practical approach to recovery. Inside, You'll Learn: What Trauma Is and How It Affects You: Explore the different types of trauma—acute, chronic, and complex—and understand their psychological and physiological impacts. Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms: Identify how trauma manifests emotionally, physically, and behaviorally, helping you gain insight into your own experiences. Effective Coping Strategies: Learn immediate relief techniques such as grounding exercises, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation to manage overwhelming emotions. The Power of Narrative in Healing: Discover the therapeutic benefits of processing trauma through storytelling, journaling, and embracing self-compassion. Building Resilience: Develop habits and skills that foster resilience, enabling you to not only recover but thrive in the aftermath of trauma. Seeking Professional Help: Understand the importance of finding the right therapist and explore various trauma-informed therapeutic approaches like CBT, EMDR, and somatic experiencing. Addressing Trauma Triggers and Preventing Relapse: Equip yourself with strategies to navigate and manage triggers, ensuring sustained healing and resilience. A Comprehensive Resource for Lasting Healing Whether you're beginning your healing journey or looking to deepen your understanding, Healing From Trauma: Reclaiming Your Life is a beacon of hope and a practical guide to transforming pain into power. This book is not just about surviving—it's about thriving and reclaiming the life you deserve. Get your copy today and start your journey toward healing and resilience.

A Vietnam Trilogy, Vol. 3: War Trauma

A Vietnam Trilogy, Vol. 3: War Trauma
Author: Raymond M. Scurfield
Publisher: Algora Publishing
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN: 0875864864

A nationally renowned PTSD authority reveals the psychiatric impact of war on soldiers and veterans, dented or minimized by government and the military. Through efforts to treat veterans of past conflicts he illustrates the inevitability of lifelong psychiatric scars from today's conflicts as well.