"Few of the excellent models that have been developed for working with trauma survivors take into account the complexity of an individual's unique background an

Praise for the first edition: This book is on the cutting edge—it shows us the vast potential of EMDR in healing culturally based traumas that persist today a

Chronic childhood trauma, such as prolonged abuse or family violence, can severely disrupt a person's development, basic sense of self, and later relationships.

This authoritative reference on complex traumatic stress disorders (CTSDs) and their assessment and treatment has now been significantly revised with more than

Trauma can result in a variety of symptoms and problems such as behavioral disorders, emotional dysregulation, sleep disturbances, recurring nightmares, intrusi