getting unstuck from PTSD book

recovery is possible

If you’ve suffered from symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a traumatic event like childhood abuse, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, or combat, you are not alone. Fortunately, it’s never too late to recover from trauma. For the first time, the first line treatment approach for PTSD, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), is available as a self-help book!

What PTSD Experts are saying

  • "This is the PTSD self-help book I’ve been waiting for. Not everyone is able to see a therapist. The strategies in this book are informed by extensive research and are written in a way that makes them easy to understand and use."

    Debra Kaysen, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University

  • "If you want to take back your life from PTSD, this book is a gift. The authors are psychologists with many years of clinical experience among them, who write with warmth and compassion."

    Tara E. Galovski, PhD, Director, Women’s Health Sciences Division, National Center for PTSD; Department of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine

  • "Decades of research have shown that CPT is a highly effective treatment. This easy-to-read self-help guide puts the tools for recovery directly into your hands. It is filled with relatable scenarios, tried-and-tested techniques, and helpful solutions."

    Reginald D. V. Nixon, PhD, College of Education, Psychology, and Social Work, and Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Flinders University, Australia

What readers are saying

  • "The book is gentle and reassuring--the authors provide encouragement at every step. At first I was nervous about doing the exercises, but after an hour I could barely write fast enough! One very valuable part of this book is how it helps you distinguish between facts, thoughts, and feelings, and exactly how to deal with each of them. Highly recommended."

    Linda H., Saskatoon, Canada

  • "I love this workbook--it’s super solid. Besides the information being sound and smart, the way it is presented is perfect. The worksheets and exercises helped make complex, overwhelming emotional issues feel more approachable, so I could understand and work through them."

    Mary C., Chicago, Illinois