Table of Contents

Introduction

Case Studies

Brenda-- Domestic Violence

Mary--Exposure and Vulnerability

Vicky--Ritualistic Abuse and Incest

Alan--Sibling Abuse, Parental Neglect, and Abandonment

Roger--Critical, Narcissistic Parenting

Olivia--Physical Abuse and Domestic Violence

Ted--Combat in Viet Nam

Maggie--Incest and Maternal Hatred

William--Adoption, Mixed Race, and Iraq War Veteran

Joy--Vulnerability, Neglect, and Abuse of Unknown Origin

Carrie--Rape

Susan--Secondary PTSD

List of Possible PTSD Indicators

Notes to Therapists

About the Author