Restoring the Shattered Self

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Focusing on the challenges faced by counselors dealing with clients who have complex posttraumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), this resource highlights the importance of proper training to avoid retraumatization. Heather Davediuk Gingrich shares over thirty years of experience, integrating trauma therapy research with Christian counseling insights. The book presents a three-phase treatment model, addresses dissociative identity disorder, and emphasizes resilience for counselors. Updated to align with the DSM-5, it offers new content on trauma responses and practical techniques for effective client support.