{"product_id":"trauma-and-transformation-growing-in-the-aftermath-of-suffering-9780803952577","title":"Trauma and Transformation: Growing in the Aftermath of Suffering","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are a growing number of books on the market focusing on the history  symptomatology  and treatment of trauma and PTSD. This book provides something unique as its purpose is to highlight the personal positive growth or strengthening that often occurs in persons who have faced traumatic events. As the book points out  this is a sadly neglected area in terms of research. . . . This book has something to offer to the layperson and those who have experienced a traumatic event as well as to the seasoned professional. It is written in an easily accessible style and  given the price of books these days  is also a good value for the money. --Gladeana McMahon in British Psychological Society Counseling Psychology Review \"This is a useful book  especially for those involved with research on this important issue.\" --James Graves  M.D.  in Readings: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health Unique in focusing on the positive outcomes of coping with crisis  this volume helps you to understand the process of growth after trauma and apply that knowledge to the counseling relationship. Sensitizing the reader to the pain experienced by people affected by trauma  the authors weave together literature from philosophy  religion  and psychology to form a model of active coping and transformation. An essentially cognitive framework gives conceptual context to the important changes in trauma survivors belief systems that the authors examine and upon which they build. Case examples and quotations from literary and religious sources as well as from the authors research and clinical work articulate the coping and growth process and cultivate compassion and understanding. At the same time  the authors findings and analysis of important research encourage researchers to more closely examine this type of personal growth. This volume provides new information and perspectives invaluable to all those in the helping professions  in a variety of counseling settings  as well as researchers and students in clinical psychology  psychology  nursing  interpersonal violence  and family studies. \"At last someone has assembled and integrated the extensive literature on coping with trauma. The authors provide a thoughtful and creative analysis of the process by which survivors of trauma experience personal growth. They propose their own model of coping that incorporates a wide range of personality variables  coping strategies  tasks  cognitive processes  and social support. Chockfull of engaging case examples and suggestions for researchers and therapists  this is a must read for anyone interested in the human dimensions of surviving trauma.\" --Raymond M. Berger  Professor (retired)  California State University  Long Beach\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652685258805,"sku":"ByrdShop_0803952570","price":109.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780803952577.jpg?v=1781852410","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/trauma-and-transformation-growing-in-the-aftermath-of-suffering-9780803952577","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}