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Index
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Trauma and Growth
Trauma and Its Effects
Being Reluctant or Being Surprised by Your Emotions
The Useful Side of Trauma
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Trauma Recovery
Chapter 2: How Trauma Affects Your Thinking
The Way It Feels When Trauma Hits
How Traumatic Events Affect You
What You Have Found Out About Your Intrusive Thinking Then
What You Have Found Out About Your Intrusive Thinking Now
What You Have Found Out About Your Reflective Thinking
Reflective Thinking Then But Little Now
Little Reflective Thinking
Much Reflective Thinking
Reflective Thinking and Rebuilding
Accepting Help
Building a Resilient System
Where You Stand in the Process
Core Belief Disruption and Growth
Your Reconstruction Process
Redefining Trauma
Posttraumatic Growth as a Route to Resilience
Chapter 3: Processing Trauma and Its Aftermath
Trauma and Emotions
Taking Control of Your Emotions
Take a Deep Breath
Relax with Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Imagery
Check Your Thoughts
Taking Control of Intrusive Thoughts
Reflective Rumination
A Few Final Thoughts
Chapter 4: The Varieties of Growth
Getting Ready to Experience Posttraumatic Growth
Posttraumatic Growth Takes Various Forms
Personal Strength
Improved Relationships with Others
Appreciation of Life
New Life Paths and Possibilities
Spiritual Change and a New Understanding of Life’s Meaning and Purpose
Some Concluding Words
Chapter 5: Building Strength
Building Strength Takes Time
Pay Attention to the Signs
Coping Mechanisms: Using What Works
Asking for Help
Chapter 6: Compassion and Companionship
On the Journey with an Expert Companion
Expert Companions Stay Focused on Your Needs and Strength
Expert Companions Provide Guidance When It Is Useful
How Expert Companions Help with Posttraumatic Growth
Expert Companions Help with Emotions
Expert Companions Help with Intrusive Thoughts
Expert Companions Help You Sort Out What to Believe
Finding What Works for You
How to Ask for Help
Other Sources of Expert Companionship
Online Companions
Inspirational Sources of Expert Companionship
Professional Companions
You Can Be an Expert Companion
Things to Remember About Expert Companionship
Chapter 7: Finding Meaning, Purpose, and Mission
Loss of Purpose
Managing Loss and Grief
A Path to New Possibilities
The Path Behind
The Path Ahead
The Path Never Taken
Identifying the Mission
A Commitment to Serve
Chapter 8: Your New Life Story
Seeing New Possibilities
Putting It All Together
A Final Story and Some Concluding Thoughts
Suggested Reading
Resources for Trauma Survivors and Expert Companions
Professional Resources
References
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