The post traumatic stress disorder relationship
Subtitle: how to support your partner and keep your relationship healthy
By: Diane England
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Avon, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 271
ISBN-13: 9781598699975
Subjects: Post-traumatic stress disorder; Patients; Therapy; Family relationships; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Popular works
Description: Citing a prevalence in PTSD in America, a guide for partners of PTSD sufferers shares practical counsel on such topics as managing a loved one's emotions, communicating while separated by military duty, and handling post-trauma sexual relations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-264) and index.
Table of contents: title: An introduction to PTSD; title: Commonly prescribed medications; title: Therapeutic approaches for PTSD; title: Finding the right therapist for your partner; title: More possible tools for your loved one; title: What are you going through?; title: Take care of yourself first; title: Change your thinking; title: Tools for a better relationship; title: Coping with painful realities; title: Meeting your children's needs; title: Should you stay?