Severe Trauma and Stress Recovery: Techniques and What it Takes to Thrive is a comprehensive handbook designed to bridge the gap between theory and action, offering clear, accessible techniques for both survivors and practitioners. This updated edition of John Henden's What It Takes to Thrive goes beyond the original by combining survivor tested strategies with professional tools, research evidence, and training resources. It empowers readers to move from surviving to thriving, while also equipping practitioners with structured techniques they can use immediately in their work.
With nearly 30 years of experience as a therapist and trainer specializing in trauma recovery, John Henden has observed a critical shortage of skilled, appropriate support. While many resources focus on background knowledge, theories, and statistics, few provide concrete, easy-to-apply strategies for healing. This book fills that gap, presenting a wealth of practical techniques in a clear and straightforward manner. It equips readers with the tools they need to navigate the path to recovery with confidence and clarity.
Contents:
- Dealing with 'Triggers'
- How to Deal with Flashbacks
- How to Deal with Unwelcome Thoughts
- Dealing with 'The Lows'
- Dealing with Sleep Disturbance
- Living Life to the Full (or, as Full as Possible)
- Appendices:
- Reassuring Things for Survivors to Know
- What Survivors Have Found to be Helpful in This Work
- Helpful Questions and Statements from the Welfare Worker
- The Three Stages: Victim–Survivor–Thriver (Living Life to the Full, or as Full as Possible)
- The 5 o'clock Rule (for the First Session)
- Blocks to Disclosing
- How to Avoid Retraumatisation and Revictimisation
- Benefits of Doing This Important Work
- Two-Day Solution-Focused Workshops on Working with Severe Trauma and Stress
- Supporting Research Evidence for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Readership: Mental Health Practitioners — Psychiatrists, GPs, counsellors, therapists, psychologists, mental health nurses, psychiatric social workers, helpline counsellors (e.g., Samaritans), and welfare workers in various settings, including mental health organizations (MIND, Sane, CRUSE, Rethink, CALM, etc.). Academics — University and college counselling tutors, Royal Colleges of Psychiatrists and GPs, psychology and social work departments, medical and nursing schools, and health visitor programs. Public with Severe Trauma Experiences — Survivors of chil...