From Barnes & NobleTrauma can break you down, but some survivors not only bounce back; they bounce forward. The two psychologist authors of this book don't minimize the pain and damage of trauma and post-traumatic stress, but they do cite the strategies of "Supersurvivors" who not only heal, but actually strengthen themselves for future life challenges. Many of their lessons seem counterintuitive: For example, they show how positive thinking might hinder recovery and how traditional psychology sometimes sends survivors in wrong directions. A healthy approach to getting pas your past.
Library Journal02/15/2014
You've heard the phrase "the power of positive thinking"? The authors challenge it in this study of triumphing in the wake of trauma, showing realistic expectations with an underpinning of hope and support are more likely to succeed.
