Ph.D. Johnson Kendall

Post-traumatic stress disorder — aka PTSD or simply "trauma" — is a growing problem, with adults and children today affected by threats of terror; combat in the Middle East; and social, economic, and personal crises. It is a hidden disease affecting ten percent of the population — many whether they know it or not. This book explains how PTSD arises, how to recognize its effects, and how to stabilize and recover from it, focusing on three areas: how to cope, how to help children and other loved ones, and how to recover happiness. Based on 18 years of field experience and practice, the author provides specific suggestions for handling trauma reactions like anger, anxiety, and withdrawal; discusses how to work through long-term effects; and includes numerous case examples and guidelines for self-help. Accessible and timely, his book speaks to healthcare professionals, military families, and anyone seeking coping strategies in the current world climate.

Fears. Drugs. Anxiety. Violence. Drinking. Shame. Food. These are the issues. This is how you can help.

The problem may be alcohol or drugs. It may be food, or any uncontrollable pattern of behavior. Today more and more teenagers—and their parents—understand how important it is to turn their lives around. This book provides the answers for teens who are ready to help themselves. Drawing on the real-life stories of three teens, this book shows how to:

• overcome the first hurdle—admitting that the problem is too much to handle alone
• understand how to use the support of a Twelve-Step program
• recognize people and situation that trigger negative behavior, and learn to avoid them
• uncover the fear, anxiety, and shame that fuels any addiction
• turn a setback into one more positive step toward recovery

Turning Yourself Around will lead teens toward hope, self-esteem, and the chance to create a positive future.