Complex PTSD
From Surviving to Thriving
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Pete Walker
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The causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. Many survivors grew up in houses that were not homes - in families that were as loveless as orphanages and sometimes as dangerous. If you felt unwanted, unliked, rejected, hated, and/or despised for a lengthy portion of your childhood, trauma may be deeply engrained in your mind, soul, and body.
This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering. It is a comprehensive self-help guide for working through the toxic legacy of the past and for achieving a rich and fulfilling life.
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- Elliot Mullin
- 2023-05-15
Extremely helpful
As a person that has struggled with CPTSD recovery for a very long time. I wish I had of read this book sooner. I couldn't say enough good things about it!
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- Cory Rimes
- 2024-10-06
Amazing
Fantastic audiobook. Helped me realize so much of what I’m going through. The examples & explanation’s made so much sense and I had many “ahhhhh” moments. Definitely one of my favourite and I’ll listen again and again to keep learning more.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-12-02
Amazing
This is absolutely the most helpful book I have ever read. I am so grateful to the author for such a comprehensive and compassionate book.
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- Valerie
- 2020-05-15
Great Read! Worth every bit of my time!
Book for therapy and therapists. Some therapists need to read this. Thank you for this
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- Lexi Beaudoin
- 2023-01-01
So relatable
I loved this book so much that I also bought a paper copy of it so I can go back through it and highlight the key points that will help me on my hard days.
I will bought for all these years that I was crazy, a psycho and all the other things my abuser used to tell me. This book helped me learn and understand why I am the way I am and that there is nothing wrong with me. I am coping with CPTSD and learning that it is not my fault.
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- Yelord
- 2024-07-03
Paul Brion sounds like 1st gen GPS
I'm not expecting David Attenborough level narration skills but Paul Brian's voice here is so flat it makes me question if it's being read by a TomTom GPS from mid 2000s or if I'm dissociating from childhood trauma so hard I can no longer detect human emotions.
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- Rebecca
- 2023-10-27
Perfect Resource!
This book covers and addresses, in a single book, ideas and experiences many others leave out. It’s logical progression helps with understanding and making connections to self. At 50, I have often felt lost. Despite being a psychology major, the complexities of my trauma have eluded me. This book has led me to have many “aha” moments. It’s also allowed me to reflect on my life and make necessary paradigm shifts in order to continue my healing work.
I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking to understand themselves, their trauma, and CPTSD. This book won’t cover everything in depth and the author doesn’t offer a diagnosis. You will still require professional help to work through existing trauma. You may need to find other resources if you would like more in depth coverage of any one topic. However, this book is a helpful starting point for a deeper understanding of one’s trauma experiences. It’s a fabulous book!
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- LeeLa
- 2021-05-01
A True Game-Changer!
If you or someone you know suffers from C-PTSD, this book will catapult you/them into healing. I'd recommend this book without hesitation. It has saved me.
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- Severn Nelson
- 2021-05-21
a needed perspective
Easy and conversational style made complex subject matter simple to understand while being an engaging listen. Gave me a perspective on my depression and catastrophic anxiety that is already more helpful than any other read, or even years of therapy in some cases. I strongly recommend this book if you feel like you had a rough childhood and struggle with your mental/emotional/social wellness.
My many thanks to the author for the gifts of wellness his perspective has given me already, gifts I feel are precious but only seeds that will grow, and grow me in turn.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-11-22
THE book for CPTSD
This book is heavy and not for the faint of heart, but it’s the best book I’ve read (out of many) so far to explain what CPTSD is and how to live with it and how to potentially heal from it. I’m left with a sense of empowerment and measured optimism, which I appreciate.
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