Moving On After Trauma

Michael J. Scott is a Consultant Psychologist, he specialises in the assessment and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr Scott is the author of five textbooks including Counselling for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder now in its’ 3rd Edition. He divides his time between treating clients, research, medico-legal work, writing and External Examiner duties for the MSc in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies at the University of Chester, UK.

Preface - How to Use This Book. What’s Happening to Me? Making Sense of My Reactions. Will I Get Better? What Works? Re-setting the Alarm. Better Ways of Dealing With the Traumatic Memory. Restoring Relationships. Managing Mood. Managing Pain and Sleep. Old Baggage, New Trauma. Managing Additional Disorders. Children and Adolescents. Justice. Getting Further Help. Guidance for Professionals Using This Book. Appendix A: Screening for PTSD. Appendix B: Diagnosing PTSD. Appendix C: DSM IV TR Criteria for PTSD, Depression and Panic Disorder.