The Complex PTSD Treatment Manual: An Integrative, Mind-Body Approach to Trauma Recovery

by Arielle Schwartz

Clinicians working with complex trauma are honored with the most sacred of to bear witness to clients’ suffering and to attend compassionately to their wounds.

In The Complex PTSD Treatment Manual, clinicians will find the road map they need to conduct successful therapy with clients who have experienced prolonged exposure to traumatic events. Combining the science and art of therapy, Dr. Arielle Schwartz seamlessly integrates research-based interventions with the essentials of healing to create a whole-person approach to trauma treatment.

Drawing from her years of experience in working with trauma survivors, Dr. Schwartz provides clinicians with the tools they need to become a trustworthy companion to trauma survivors and become capable of guiding a healing journey for clients with a history of abuse or neglect. Within these pages, you will

Genres: Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling, Nonfiction, Social Work, Self Help

200 pages, Paperback

Published May 20, 2021

About the author

Arielle Schwartz PhD is a clinical psychologist practicing in Boulder, Colorado.

Reviews

[Heather Beery · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great overview of aspects of, and various treatments for CPTSD. I would highly recommend it to new clinicians. As a clinician who already has experience/training in the area the information felt too broad, though I did find some useful tools to add to my practice as well.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic resource which is intended for practitioners but is, in my opinion as a non-professional, very accessible to the average person trying to sort out their own stuff. Arielle Schwartz is a real treasure in the trauma world, and an excellent teacher who makes this complex difficult work seem understandable and, more importantly, possible, which is life changing for so many people who feel lost or alone and don’t know why.

But she is so damn humble and just out there doing the work that she doesn’t get the accolades or readership she deserves!

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this comprehensive CPTSD manual for therapists. It includes interventions to do with clients and importantly reflection practices for providers. I particularly resonated with practices drawn from relational therapy and mindful body awareness. I appreciated learning more about polyvagal theory, parts work therapy and somatic psychology. I definitely see myself using this text again and again with a range of presentations. Highly recommend to others in the field.

[Mason Fraley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend. Perfect blend of theory and praxis.

[Sarah Wingfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would recommend to any therapists working with cptsd clients

[Daneybird · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent tool!