Symptom Management – Page 2 – PTSD Flight to Freedom

The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life – A Summary and Key Insights

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This blog post summarizes key insights from The Gaslight Effect, explaining what gaslighting is, how it damages self-trust, and how survivors can reclaim their confidence and independence.

When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse – A Summary and Key Insights

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This blog post summarizes key insights from When Dad Hurts Mom, focusing on how domestic violence affects children, why leaving an abuser is only the first step, and how mothers can help their children recover from trauma.

The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse – A Summary and Key Insights

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IntroductionSurvivors of childhood sexual abuse often struggle with deep-seated shame, self-blame, and emotional wounds that can persist into adulthood. Many feel isolated, questioning whether healing is even possible. However, recovery is not only possible—it is a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and reclaiming one’s sense of self. In The Courage to Heal, Ellen Bass and Laura…

Outgrowing the Pain: A Book for and About Adults Abused as Children – A Summary and Key Insights

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This blog post summarizes key insights from Outgrowing the Pain, focusing on how childhood abuse shapes adult life, the common struggles survivors face, and how healing is possible through self-awareness and emotional growth.

Down Range: To Iraq and Back – A Summary and Key Insights for Veterans and Trauma Survivors

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This blog post summarizes key insights from Down Range, focusing on the emotional impact of war, why reintegration is difficult, and how veterans can heal from PTSD while reclaiming their civilian lives.

Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma – A Summary and Key Insights for Veterans and Trauma Survivors

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This blog post summarizes key insights from Struggle Well, focusing on how veterans and trauma survivors can move beyond survival and into thriving through mindset shifts, structured healing, and meaningful community connections.

At War with PTSD: Battling Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Virtual Reality – A Summary and Key Insights

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This blog post summarizes key insights from At War with PTSD, focusing on how Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy works, why it is effective for veterans, and what the future holds for PTSD treatment in the military.

In an Unspoken Voice: A Summary and Key Insights for Trauma Survivors

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This blog post summarizes the key insights from In an Unspoken Voice, focusing on how trauma is stored in the body, why traditional therapy may not be enough, and how survivors can use somatic healing techniques to regain safety, control, and well-being.

What My Bones Know: A Summary and Key Insights for Trauma Survivors

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This blog post summarizes key insights from What My Bones Know, highlighting Foo’s experiences, the science behind CPTSD, and practical lessons that trauma survivors can apply in their own healing journey

The Body Keeps the Score: A Summary and Key Insights for Trauma Survivors

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This blog post provides a comprehensive summary of the key ideas from The Body Keeps the Score book, with a focus on how these insights can help PTSD and CPTSD survivors navigate their own recovery journey.

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