This book is remarkable. You have, more effectively than anyone I've read before, brought the patients experiences to life at the same time you're teaching about the conditions and ways to cope. I'm not just moved by the patient profiles and stories, but I can feel them; that's something the manuals completely lack - not just clinical pearls but the experience of the patient on all levels. Most important, this is a book about hope. The entire book is about hope. Matt and Beth make a great team. --Anne Marie Albano, Ph.D., Professor of Medical Psychology, Columbia University Medical School

　　★Nth room case in South Korea shocks the world. Although all want to see criminals sentenced, what can we do to help victims with deep trauma ?
　　★Written by a psychologist with 35 years of clinical experience, and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
　　★The book movingly describes the collaboration between therapist and clients as they strive to get unstuck from trauma-ravaged lives. Hopefully it can give some guidance to those who suffered from sexual abuse.

　　Written by a psychologist with 35 years of clinical experience, and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Between compellingly-written scenes of group, individual and family therapy, the cognitive-behavioral science of PTSD and its treatment is explained.
　　The book movingly describes the collaboration between therapist and clients as they strive to get unstuck from trauma-ravaged lives. Reluctant trauma victims who have avoided treatment or who are having trouble processing life’s catastrophes will find in these pages a “fly-on-the-wall” perspective of how therapy can help. Useful information about overcoming obstacles in treatment is provided while fears about facing trauma are allayed, motivating the reluctant victim to finally seek treatment.
　　The book will also greatly inform motivated patients by providing a thorough, scientifically-sound understanding of PTSD’s nature and treatment. This book should be in every trauma therapist’s office and placed in the hand of each of their PTSD patients.

Matt Jaremko taught clinical psychology at several universities throughout his career, and ran an independent practice of clinical psychology for over 25 years. Throughout his career he engaged in stress and trauma research, publishing in over 30 journals. In addition, chemical dependency and family therapy was a point of focus in his clinical practice. He lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife.

Beth Fehlbaum is a survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse, and an award-winning author. She has a Master's degree in Education and has taught English for 20 years. She is a regular guest at book festivals and conferences, as well as visiting high schools to share her story of abuse and her journey to recovery with Dr. Jaremko. She lives in East Texas.

Prologue: The Internal Dialogue of a New Patient Being Sick and Tired of Being Afraid and Stuck 1
Introduction: Overview 5
Beth Fehlbaum: Meeting Dr. J. 6
Dr. Jaremko: Caring and Science 8
Beth Explains the Difference between Dr. Jaremko and “Dr. Matt” 10
Trauma Recovery: Sessions With Dr. Matt: A Convergence of Storylines Toward Hope and Recovery 12
Group Member Backstory # 1: Ashley: The Road to Patience Is Paved in Pain 14

Chapter 1: Come On In 17
Group Member Backstory # 2: Ben: A Path Followed Blindly 31
Chapter 2: Symptoms of PTSD: Stress Control in Hyperdrive 34
Group Member Backstory # 3: Felicia: Trust Drowned 55
Chapter 3: A Matter of Avoidance, but Approach Still Matters 61
Group Member Backstory # 4: Hunter: Twister Visitation 85
Chapter 4: The Values Vacuum 90
Group Member Backstory # 5: Jake: A Life Blown Away 103
Chapter 5: Breaking the Rules 108
Group Member Backstory # 6: Patty: An Emptied Life 121
Chapter 6: Group Therapy Session: No One Left Behind 127
Chapter 7: The Pursuit of Self-Efficacy: The Mechanics of “I Can” 164
Chapter 8: Group Therapy Session: Building Blocks and Dynamite 182
Chapter 9: Skills Needed to Become “Unstuck”: Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques 208
Chapter 10: Becoming a Personal Scientist: Using the Scientific Method and Behavioral Technology to Plan and Conduct Life 257
Chapter 11: Group Therapy Session: What Goes Around Comes Around 303
Chapter 12: The Technology of Social Consciousness 332
Chapter 13: Because Life Goes On 381
Chapter 14: Group Therapy Session: Graduation and Commencement 424

A Note from the Authors 471
About the Authors 472
Acknowledgments 473
Appendix A: Guide to Finding a Good Therapist 474
Appendix B: Descriptors of the 12 Sessions of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) 484
Appendix C: Challenging Beliefs Worksheet 485
Appendix D: Scripts for Breathing and Muscle Tension
Release Exercises 486
Selected Bibliography 491