Workbook for Processing Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Many of us are familiar with what psychological trauma is. It is usually caused by significant disruptions (accidents and disasters, natural disasters, violence, participation in military actions in any capacity, loss of loved ones, serious illnesses, bullying and harassment, betrayal),... but even prolonged or excessive stress can lead to trauma. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition where past trauma continuously affects your life and complicates it. Any reminder of a stressful situation can serve as a trigger and cause, for example, a panic attack.
In her book, Megan Salar, a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and PTSD, shares the method of desensitization and reprocessing through eye movement (EMDR). This evidence-based approach has established itself in the psychotherapeutic community as an effective solution for the consequences of trauma. With certain practices, you will help your brain process traumatic memories and reduce the reaction to triggers. EMDR is designed to initiate the natural healing process.
The book is structured in a workbook format, allowing the reader to complete practical exercises immediately after learning the theory. And although no guide can replace a visit to a qualified psychotherapist, this book can be your first step towards recovery – through understanding what trauma is, how to work with it, how to alleviate its effects, and even heal it.