Trust After Trauma: A Guide to Relationships for Survivors and Those Who Love Them

by Aphrodite Matsakis

Trauma survivors are often dismayed to find that traumatic events not only shatter their internal sense of well-being, but also leave them withdrawn or isolated. In this new book, psychologist Aphrodite Matsakis guides survivors through a process of strengthening existing bonds, building new ones, and ending self-perpetuating cycles of withdrawal and isolation. Step-by-step exercises help you learn how to manage emotions, handle unresolved issues, accept realistic limitations, and find ways to make your relationships a context for healing.

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

352 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1998

Reviews

[Valarie Lopardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a focus on empathy and patience. There are some great exercises inside as well.

[Cara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tons of useful exercises in here. The author is a little too harsh imo, stating that you can never fully recover. A bit of a negative voice at times even though I understand the need for realistic expectations. Take it with a grain of salt and allow yourself some hope as you read through.

[Ayali Hawa Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book seems to set apart in many of the books I have read on trauma, I am a mental health professional and have an interest in trauma. It is thorough, compassionately wrote yet honest (tho gentle about many different aspect of trauma. The writing exercises, techniques and homework were some of the best I have seen. I can be skeptical of some of these sorts of exercises in other books, but these were wonderful!

[Johannes W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the last book I read on Trauma...again, not exclusively Complex PTSD, but close enough. What I liked most about this book was the author's engaging style of writing. Add to that the very helpful section for those who love trauma survivors. Again, I highly recommend this book.

[Cimuchowski]

Suggested by Larry Lourde of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church.

[Mirëdon Fusha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deeply researched...highly accurate...very valuable book to have!