Guilford Publications Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders in Adults, Second Edition: Scientific Foundations and Therapeutic Models

An invaluable collection of articles written, collected and presented by the originators and contemporary experts of C-PTSD. Judith Herman’s erudite opening essay provides the proper epidemiological context in which to compare and contrast this diagnosis with traditional PTSD. After that, the 400 page text moves through the various manifestations of the diagnosis, and even begins the necessary work of establishing the important clinical comorbidities between C-PTSD and Personality Disorders. The inclusion of pioneering PTSD research by the van der Kolks, moreover, remind one of the full breadth of expertise collected herein. All of which reinforces my opinion that this text is, and will continue to be, the seminal clinical textbook on C-PTSD for some time to come.

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came in good condition. nothing bad to report

I absolutely love the writing; content exceptional bar none; however, the in text citations were overwhelming and distracting. In many cases more than half a lengthy paragraph incessantly bathed in citations, causing one's eyes to move back to find the interruption and then forward to the point of continuation. That element interrupted the flow of the read and I found it made the it heavy and tedious. Otherwise - again - the substance of the writing was exceptional!