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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with stress
Traumatic stress arises in reaction to catastrophic life events.
Such events can range from train disasters and car crashes to
natural calamities such as earthquakes, wildfires and floods, and
from life-threatening medical diagnoses to acts of violence and
abuse. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common
psychological condition resulting from such events and occurs when
our coping resources have been completely overwhelmed. The
intrusive hyper-reactions, recurring memories, flashbacks,
avoidance behaviours and changes in the sense of self linger long
past the actual event and often prevent a sense of healing or
resolution with the experience. This self-help guide uses Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies with a trauma focus to help
you to manage your reactions to the traumatic experience and find
new, effective ways of coping. You will learn: - To understand your
reactions to traumatic events - Practical strategies for
monitoring, managing and overcoming post-traumatic stress -
Innovative therapeutic options and new mobile device supports
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