> By Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
> This book provides a comprehensive overview of the effects of trauma on the body and mind, and offers a variety of evidence-based treatments for PTSD.
Trauma and Recovery
> By Judith Herman, M.D.
> This book provides a helpful guide for understanding and recovering from trauma, including practical tips for managing stress and triggers.
The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress
> By Mary Beth Williams, EdD, and Lisa A. Najavits, PhD
> This workbook offers a variety of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques that can help people manage their symptoms of PTSD.
Coping with Trauma-Related Stress: A Workbook for Managing Emotional and Physical Symptoms
> By Barbara Rosen, PhD
> This workbook provides a variety of relaxation and grounding techniques that can help people manage their symptoms of PTSD.
Trauma-Focused CBT: A Guide for Therapists
> By Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., and David J. Siegel, MD
> This book provides a detailed overview of trauma-focused CBT, a type of therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating PTSD.
In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness
> By Peter A. Levine
> This book discusses somatic experiencing, a body-based approach to healing trauma.