Reversing the Trauma of War

Reversing the Trauma of War: PTSD Help for Veterans, Active Duty Personnel, and Their Families

By Phyllis Kahaney & Rachel Epstein

Discover the power of mental imagery and visualization for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with "Reversing the Trauma of War: PTSD Help for Veterans, Active-Duty Personnel, and Their Families." This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive resource for individuals affected by PTSD. Inside, readers will find expert guidance and proven techniques to overcome the most common mental health struggles resulting from military service. Harnessing the power of the imagination, readers are taken through this transformative, step-by-step imagery process to treat and support the debilitating symptoms of PTSD and war-related trauma including physical disabilities, pain syndromes, anxiety, anger, hyper-vigilance, and nightmares. Suitable for anyone suffering from anxiety, depression, guilt, insomnia, nightmares, loss, grief, or physical pain, and, written for clinicians and lay-readers alike, this book provides a primer on PTSD and trauma. It weaves together psychology, narrative, and easy-to-implement exercise to "rewire" the brain and foster new adaptive responses. Recognizing the difficult impact on families, "Reversing the Trauma of War" provides exercises tailored for family members, reducing stress and offering a brighter future. Kahaney and Epstein offer invaluable knowledge on mental imagery and its effectiveness – utilizing advanced imagery exercises to enhance therapeutic approaches for individuals battling PTSD. Embark on a journey of healing and hope with "Reversing the Trauma of War: PTSD Help for Veterans, Active-Duty Personnel, and Their Families." With practical exercises and expert insights, this book is your path to relief.

About the Authors

Phyllis Kahaney, MSW, PhD After successfully overcoming the symptoms of PTSD using mental imagery, Phyllis left her position in academia as an English professor to pursue social work. ​Phyllis used mental imagery as a core treatment modality in her work as a readjustment counselor for four years at the San Diego Vet Center. That work helped countless veterans to heal from the symptoms of PTSD. Aside from working with veterans and active duty personnel, Phyllis works in hospice, using imagery in end-of-life care in San Diego. Rachel Epstein, LAc, JD is the director of the American Institute for Mental Imagery (AIMI) in New York City. An expert in mental imagery, she conducts classes at AIMI in mental imagery and coaches individuals privately. She received her training from internationally recognized authorities Mme. Colette Aboulker-Muscat and Dr. Gerald Epstein, M.D., her late husband and founder of AIMI, with whom she collaborate on numerous books, including the Encyclopedia of Mental Imagery and Healing into Immortality.

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Praise for Reversing the Trauma of War

"Reversing the Trauma of War is exceptional. It is not only a mustread but a must-use both by those suffering with PTSD and by practitioners who work with those who suffer from the ravages of war. I have found it useful both personally and in my practice of treating those who have experienced many forms of trauma. Because of the complex presentation of PTSD, this handbook should be considered a "tool box." It provides personal vignettes and multiple guides to manage the multitude of symptoms associated with PTSD. It has been an honor to review this work for I see it as great resource for all who suffer from and all who treat PTSD." --Brian J. Masterson, MD, MPH, FACP, FACLP, Col, USAF (Ret.), MC, CFS, FMR Commander, AF Theater Hospital, Balad, Iraq, 2006-2007,Psychiatry & Internal Medicine

"What a gem of a book! Reversing the Trauma of War is a gift of hope for veterans and their families whose lives are compromised by trauma and PTSD. While the clear, step-by-step mental imagery exercises are very user-friendly, don't let the simplicity fool you: the practices are grounded in the most recent cutting-edge research to effectively rewire the brain and regulate the nervous system. In my work as a psychotherapist, this book is a valued resource in my practice toolbox, and for my clients." --Leslie Davenport, MA, MS, LMFT, Faculty, California Institute of Integral Studies; editor, Transformative Imagery

"Brilliant! The book is amazingly well written, communicates effectively at the appropriate level, is well organized, and includes terrific case studies, great dialogue, and an array of practical exercises that boggle the mind in their variety, cleverness, and detail. I recommend it to everyone -- laypersons, undergraduates, mental health professionals, and your next-door neighbor." --Alan S. Kaufman, PhD, Clinical Professor of Psychology, Yale University, School of Medicine, Child Study Center

"What Kahaney and Epstein have achieved is unique. Weaving together an understanding of combat PTSD, personal stories, and an easily accessible guide to self-care and resolution, they offer healing through the simple and powerful tool of mental imagery. A remarkably practical book, the authors break down common themes of combat PTSD, offer simple explanations and provide mental imagery "recipes" that one can easily understand and use
immediately." --Randy Kasper, LCSW, PhD, Director, School of Imagery & Health; Professor of Social Work, California State University