Healing the Trauma of Violence

Any event in which one person intentionally harms another brings with it a very specific brand of trauma. Nightmares, flashbacks, and anxiety attacks are some of the effects, but the victim of violent crime also must deal with the police and legal system, the stress of facing an attacker in court, and an inability to feel safe at home or in public.In Healing the Trauma of Violence, Jessica Kirkpatrick, herself a victim of assault, combines personal and professional experience, the latest research, and 40 worksheets to help readers identify common fears, discover coping strategies, navigate the legal system, and assess support networks.