“Treatments for Trauma and PTSD: Understanding the Science of Recovery” guides readers from understanding the impact of trauma on the nervous system, the mind, the body, and relationships, to creation of a customized plan for healing across each of these same dimensions. Clear and practical roadmaps are provided for finding qualified care and navigating common challenges in trauma recovery.
Over fifteen treatments are explored, from time-honored approaches like EMDR and Prolonged Exposure therapy to developments in psychedelic-assisted therapy, decoded neurofeedback, and modern innovations like Brainspotting and the Flash Technique.
Complementing the main text are first-hand accounts from practitioners, researchers, and experts highlighting what they’ve learned in the field:
Candice Monson, PhD, on Cognitive Processing Therapy
Judith Cohen, MD, on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents
Arielle Schwartz, PhD, on applications of polyvagal theory in trauma recovery
Richard Schwartz, PhD, on Internal Family Systems therapy
Janina Fisher, PhD, on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment
Dave Emerson, YACEP, TCTSY-F, on trauma-sensitive yoga
James Grindle, PMH-NP on the medication prescriber’s decision-making process
Jim Lapierre, LCSW, CCS, on support groups and the profound benefit of connection between survivors
Stephan Wolfert, LCSW, MSW, MFA and Alisha Ali, PhD, on DE-CRUIT and the power of “theater as medicine”
Hagen Blaszyk, MD on the benefits of service and companion dogs for PTSD
This book was designed to be widely accessible as a resource for trauma survivors and their loved ones, with applications of advanced clinical concepts for college educators and practicing professionals.
Treatments for Trauma and PTSD: Understanding the Science of Recovery is available for pre-order through major retailers including Books-A-Million, Barnes and Noble, Walmart and Amazon, and scheduled for release on November 26th, 2026.