• Complex PTSD

  • From Surviving to Thriving
  • By: Pete Walker
  • Narrated by: Paul Brion
  • Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,964 ratings)

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Complex PTSD

By: Pete Walker
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The causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. Many survivors grew up in houses that were not homes - in families that were as loveless as orphanages and sometimes as dangerous. If you felt unwanted, unliked, rejected, hated, and/or despised for a lengthy portion of your childhood, trauma may be deeply engrained in your mind, soul, and body.

This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering. It is a comprehensive self-help guide for working through the toxic legacy of the past and for achieving a rich and fulfilling life.

©2014 Pete Walker (P)2018 Tantor

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Inmensily helpful. A companion for the long run.

What a monumental contribution. Thank you for going deeper. Wide. Full of light, love, and wisdom.

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My new bible

Amazing. I identified so much with this information. I helped me to understand myself and why I am the way I am. I’m buying it in paperback to just keep and do the tests.

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Validating!

Complicated topic but I couldn't wait to pick it up again. Excellent resource for clinicians & those with complex trauma.

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outstanding book!

first book to give me hope that life could be better for me, maybe ever.

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Enlightening!

I have spent the last 6 years in recovery from CPTSD and this book is the Best thing I’ve come across so far! I am extremely Grateful to Pete Walker for his work, Kindness, and thorough understanding of trauma and it’s symptoms! Thank you!

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Everyone Should Read This!

If you've ever berated yourself repeatedly, ever experienced trauma, want to have children, want to live without the harsh words of your parents ringing in your ears telling you that you're not worthy of anything good, read this book.

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So helpful

I highly recommend to anyone who had a difficult childhood. It definitely brings to light any emotional baggage you may carry.

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A must read for those seeking recovery

This book gives me hope that I can fully heal and recover from my past trauma!

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Validating and enlightening

Best comprehensive work I’ve read on what it means and takes to heal from emotional, physical and psychological abuse by parents and take responsibility for your own life. It’s a journey that never ends but gets much, much better.

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Insightful...

The most informative reference I have found for Complex PTSD. Palatable and applicable. I plan to read it again.

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