Rebuilding Shattered Lives

Author: James A. Chu
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471247326
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
In Rebuilding Shattered Lives, James A. Chu, MD, describes a proven approach to the assessment and treatment of post-traumatic and dissociative disorders developed at the Dissociative Disorders and Trauma Program at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Drawing on his extensive empirical research and more than a decade's clinical experience specializing in treating survivors of severe abuse, Dr. Chu also offers valuable insights into all the major areas of traumarelated symptomatology and provides the most detailed explanation of dissociative theory currently in print. And, with the help of numerous vignettes and case examples, he clearly illustrates common clinical dilemmas encountered when dealing with survivors of severe abuse as well as the most effective techniques for resolving them. Rebuilding Shattered Lives is an important working resource for mental health workers of all levels of experience. Throughout, the writing style is clear, and complex theories are explained with an emphasis on how they provide the conceptual basis for a rational, responsible, and safe approach to treatment.

Shattered Lives

Author: Jeff Ingber
Publisher: Jeff Ingber
ISBN: 0985410043
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
On January 24, 1975, six young businessmen were enjoying lunch in lower Manhattan’s historic Fraunces Tavern when a bomb placed inside the restaurant exploded, tearing through the building. It had been planted by a group claiming support for Puerto Rican independence known as the “FALN,” the most active domestic terrorist organization in American history. Among those businessmen were two sons of immigrants and only children–Frank Connor, with a wife and two young boys, and Alex Berger, whose wife was six months pregnant. Both were murdered, along with two other men, while dozens were injured, many horrifically.Shattered Lives, co-authored by Jeff Ingber and Joe Connor, Frank Connor’s son, chronicles the origins of the Puerto Rican independence movement, its transformation into a Cuban-led Marxist cause, the FALN’s decade-long reign of murder and destruction that was a precursor to future domestic terrorism, the hunt for the perpetrators by a group of dedicated FBI agents, the inexplicable escape from prison by the FALN’s chief bombmaker who eventually received asylum in Cuba, and the political maneuvering that led to Presidents Clinton and Obama granting clemency to FALN members.Through extensive, exclusive interviews with survivors and family, Shattered Lives describes the devastating impact of the Fraunces Tavern bombing on the Connor and Berger families and its many other victims, including NYPD officers, uniting them in their struggle to move forward while seeking justice for their loved ones.

Shattered Lives

Author: Camila Batmanghelidjh
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1843106035
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Shattered Lives bears witness to the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and highlights the effects of early traumatic episodes. Chapters take the form of letters to a child capturing their life experiences, hugely impacted by sexual abuse, parental substance misuse and loss, leading to feelings of shame, and worthlessness.

Shattered Lives, Shattered Dreams

Author: Russell W. Estlack
Publisher: Bonneville
ISBN: 9781599557960
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
True story of the internment of thousands of German-Americans by the United States government during WWII. With the cooperation of numerous South American governments, the US government also kidnapped and detained German, Italian, and Japanese nationals from Latin America. Held without trial or the benefit of legal representation, and not permitted to face their accusers, they became bargaining chips in a secret prisoner exchange program between the United States and the Axis powers.

Rebuilding Shattered Lives

Author: James A. Chu
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118015061
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
Praise for Rebuilding Shattered Lives, Second Edition "In this new edition of Rebuilding Shattered Lives, Dr. Chu distills the wisdom he has gained from many years spent building and directing an extraordinary therapeutic community in a major teaching hospital. Both beginners and experienced clinicians will benefit from this book's unfailing clarity, balance, and pragmatism. An invaluable resource."—Judith L. Herman, MD, Director of Training for the Victims of Violence Program, Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA "The need for this work is immense, as is the reward. Thank you, Dr. Chu, for continuing to share your sustaining insight and wisdom in this updated edition."— Christine A. Courtois, founder and principal, Christine A. Courtois PhD & Associates, PLC, Washington, DC; author of Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy and Recollections of Sexual Abuse Praise for the first edition: "Dr. James Chu charts a deliberate and thoughtful approach to the treatment of severely traumatized patients. Written in a straightforward style and richly illustrated with clinical vignettes, Rebuilding Shattered Lives is filled with practical advice on therapeutic technique and clinical management. This is a reassuring book that moves beyond the confusion and controversies to address the critical underlying issues and integrate traditional psychotherapy with more recent understanding of the effects of trauma and pathological dissociation." —Frank W. Putnam, MD A fully revised, proven approach to the assessment andtreatment of post-traumatic and dissociative disorders—reflecting treatment advances since 1998 Rebuilding Shattered Lives presents valuable insights into the rebuilding of adult psyches shattered in childhood, drawing on the author's extensive research and clinical experience specializing in treating survivors of severe abuse. The new edition includes: Developments in the treatment of complex PTSD More on neurobiology, crisis management, and psychopharmacology for trauma-related disorders Examination of early attachment relationships and their impact on overall development The impact of disorganized attachment on a child's vulnerability to various forms of victimization An update on the management of special issues This is an essential guide for every therapist working with clients who have suffered severe trauma.

Shattered Lives

Author: Binaifer Nowrojee
Publisher: Human Rights Watch
ISBN: 9781564322081
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Rape of Hutu women

Shattered Lives

Author: Malia B. Crandall
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1631956264
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 141

Book Description
The story of a young girl who has lived a lifetime of abuse then sees a ray of light in which she can finally find her way out.

Dream Lovers

Author: Dodd Darin
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 9780446517683
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
The son of Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin, using his own memories, interviews, and letters, chronicles his parents' lives, which were full of illness, family secrets, and childhood abuse

Broken Vows Shattered Lives

Author: Steven Mentzer
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1607918846
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
Broken Vows Shattered Lives is the story of Steve Mentzer as he journeyed with pain, grief, and shame of a Christian going through divorce. After ten years of marriage and six weeks after ordination, Steve found his marriage and ministry in shambles. Saddled with thoughts of unworthiness, he left the ministry for four years and focused his energies into finding the reasons for his downward spiral. The book starts with the beginning of divorce-marriage. Helping others find the reasons for their feelings in divorce he chronicles his thoughts and actions alongside valuable help for those like himself wondering if they have failed God. Broken Vows Shattered Lives has been used in counseling with other believers and is the basis for A Journey Through the Land of Divorce led by Dr. Mentzer. This book and seminar serve the express purpose of helping those hurting Christians to know the graciousness and love of the Father once again. Emotional pain is so powerful and damaging, but even when we are in that dark pit, we need to look to God to light our way. Dr. Mentzer used the principles in Broken Vows Shattered Lives to teach me how to know God more intimately, and how to find hope, healing and love through Jesus Christ. The lessons shared by this godly man can help anyone recover from their brokenness by trusting in God's words. The wisdom in these passages has been a gift for me, and one that has continued to bless me in many ways, throughout the years. Sherry B. Chesapeake, Virginia Dr. Mentzer's book provides a thoughtful, insightful, and useful tool for those who have experienced the pain of divorce and for those who counsel families in crisis. T. McClain, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist Wheeling, West Virginia

Shattered Lives

Author: Julie Freeman
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456725041
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 62

Book Description
Love. Its the strongest emotional bond that forms enduring relationships between families, lovers and friends. But when love is given to those who are undeserving of it and to those who view it as possession and control rather than a gift, the end result can be fatal. This page-turner is the story of a beautiful, vibrant wife and mother, Diana Jackson, shot to death in front of her five-year old son on a hot humid summer night. Donnie Jackson was a handsome, strong man, well liked by many. Growing up in a privileged family and meeting and marrying the girl of his dreams, he seemingly had it all, but hiding behind a mask of drug fueled homicidal rage he shocked and shattered many lives.