Sheldon press mai 2010 (2 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Traumatic events are a brutal interruption into a person's life. Ranging from road traffic accidents, through rape and sexual abuse, to disaster and war, such experiences may leave deep emotional scars. Understanding Traumatic Stress, written with both traumatized individuals and their families and friends in mind, looks at how to make sense of trauma. In particular, it explores how people may use narrative to find meaning in what has happened and to heal the interrupted story of their lives. Topics include; symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - intrusive recollections, denial, emotional numbing and hyperarousal, related disorders, such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse, therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and narrative techniques, the importance of social support, other treatments, such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), drug treatments and psychoanalysis, problems faced by carers, vicarious or secondary trauma, professional help - your GP, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists. In this wise and comprehensive book, Dr Nigel Hunt and Sue McHale say it is possible to view trauma from an alternative perspective and to achieve psychological growth.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Someone with Asperger syndrome lives in a different world from the majority of people who are 'neurotypical'. The resulting social struggle can impair self-esteem and mental health, leading to isolation, misunderstanding and depression. This book looks at the social potential of adults with Asperger syndrome, and how they may contribute on their own terms. Topics include; what it feels like to have Asperger syndrome, Asperger syndrome - disorder or difference, social relationships, including social strengths such as loyalty and patience, sensory overload and coping with the external environment, Aspergers in love - finding and maintaining an intimate relationship, if your partner has Asperger syndrome, employment, help and advice. In this thorough guide, Dr Ruth Searle says that someone with Asperger syndrome interacts with the world from a unique perspective. Be true to yourself and reach for your highest aspirations.…