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TITLE:
Loving someone with PTSD : a practical guide to understanding and connecting with your partner after trauma / Aphrodite T. Matsakis, PhD.
Alternate Title:
Loving someone with post-traumatic stress disorder.
By:
Matsakis, Aphrodite.
Publication Date:
2013
Publication Information:
Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger Publications, Inc.,
Physical Description:
240 p.
Subject Term:
Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Patients -- Family relationships.

Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Treatment.

Couples -- Psychology.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
Presents concrete skills and strategies for the partners of those with PTSD. Increase your understanding of the signs and symptoms of PTSD, improve your communication skills with your loved one, set realistic expectations and work to create a healthy environment for the both of you. In addition, learn to manage your own grief, helplessness and fear regarding your partner's condition.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781608827862
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