TY - BOOK AU - Greenberg,Tamara McClintock TI - The complex PTSD coping skills workbook: an evidence-based approach to manage fear and anger, build confidence, and reclaim your life SN - 9781684039708 PY - 2022///] CY - Oakland, CA PB - New Harbinger Publications KW - Post-traumatic stress disorder KW - Treatment KW - Cognitive therapy KW - Acceptance and commitment therapy N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages [191]-197); Complex PTSD vs. PTSD --; Monsters that haunt: conquering and exploring fear and anger --; Beyond "emotional regulation": advanced techniques for dealing with anger and fear --; Identifying, understanding, and managing dissociation --; Mentalization and authenticity: strategies for metacognition --; Dealing with avoidance mindfully: how to know when exposure may be helpful --; Dealing with suicidal thoughts and feelings --; When substance use becomes a problem --; Finding a therapist: using research to find the best fit --; Continuing on the road to healing N2 - "Reclaim your life from C-PTSD with this powerful and compassionate workbook. If you've experienced long-term or repeated trauma -- such as childhood abuse or neglect, domestic violence, betrayal, or prolonged emotional abuse -- you may struggle with intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, shame, and distrust toward others. You should know that you aren't alone, your pain is real, and there are ways to improve your mental health and begin to heal. This compassionate and evidence-based workbook can help you get started. This workbook offers an integrative approach for coping with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, mentalization, and relational therapy. You'll learn the most effective strategies to manage symptoms, overcome painful memories, and build self-confidence. Most importantly, you'll find validation that your feelings aren't "crazy" or "outsized," and discover the skills needed to help you reclaim your life"--Back cover ER -