Many psychological and emotional problems faced by adults have their roots in childhood trauma, and this invaluable self-help guide offers advice and techniques based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anyone who has experienced trauma as a child, be it emotional, physical or sexual. The updated second edition will help you: - Understand the psychological impact of childhood trauma - Know where to turn for further help and resources - Learn useful CBT strategies to start on the road to recovery.
Practical support for how to overcome childhood trauma
Many psychological and emotional problems faced by adults have their roots in childhood trauma, and this invaluable self-help guide offers advice and techniques based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for anyone who has experienced trauma as a child, be it emotional, physical or sexual.
Written by an experienced practitioner, this book is for anyone who has been hurt or neglected as a child. If you are struggling with difficulties in relationships, with self-confidence or mood, this book will help you address these common experiences as an immediate coping strategy or as a preliminary to fuller therapy. The updated second edition will help you:
- Understand the psychological impact of childhood trauma
- Know where to turn for further help and resources
- Learn useful CBT strategies to start on the road to recovery and resilience
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| About This Book |
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Part 1 Childhood Trauma and its Aftermath |
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1 What Is Childhood Trauma? |
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2 What Problems Might Childhood Trauma Cause? |
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3 Why Don't Some Problems Go Away? |
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Part 2 Coping with the Problems |
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4 Preparing for Change, Building Strengths and Resilience |
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5 Deciding What You Want and Spotting `Roadblocks' to Recovery |
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6 Building a `Toolbox' of Coping Skills |
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7 Getting a Balanced Perspective |
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8 Managing Problem Images and Recollections |
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Part 3 Working Through Key Issues |
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9 Understanding Blame and Shame |
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10 Anger: Feeling It and Dealing with It |
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11 Communicating Your Feelings |
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12 Dealing with Difficult Relationships |
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13 Coping in the Long Term |
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| Other Things That Might Help |
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Dr Helen Kennerley is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and a Senior Associate Tutor with the University of Oxford. She is a founder member of the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (OCTC), where she was formerly the Lead for the OCTC Clinic and Director of Advanced Cognitive Therapy Studies courses & MSc. She now leads the University of Oxford Postgraduate Certificates in Psychological Trauma & Personality Development and in Supervision & Training. She has practised CBT for over thirty years, having trained in Oxford and the US. She has specialised in helping those with a history of personal adversity and, with OCTC colleagues, developed a therapy programme in the 1980s which is still being used today. She has also written several popular cognitive therapy self-help books and academic texts, some of which have been commended by the British Medical Association. She was shortlisted for the BABCP award of most influential female cognitive therapist in Britain at their thirtieth anniversary celebrations.
