Seeking Safety

[Jazzey]

Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse (Paperback)
by Lisa M. Najavits

Here's an article, written by the same author, which explains the framework: http://www.bhrm.org/guidelines/PTSD.pdf

Book: Amazon.com: Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse: Lisa M. Najavits

 

[Halo]

Re: [book] Seeking Safety

Jazzey, another one that I am currently working through (although slowly ) is The PTSD Workbook. I have only done about a half dozen exercises and am working through it with my therapist but so far it seems quite good.

I also remember doing some work in The Courage to Heal Workbook however it was a really, really long time ago and don't remember much about it.

 

[ladylore]

Re: [book] Seeking Safety

I did the Courage To Heal Workbook too. The one on PTSD sounds great. I did pages from Seeking Safety during my time at Daytox. I don't know how to go about getting the book itself.

 

[Jazzey]

I was told that ordering it through Amazon was the best way to get it LL...I've provided the link above.

 

[Halo]

Yes probably through Amazon however I don't know if there is a difference between Amazon.com and .ca . Something you may want to check into as I have never actually purchased anything from there.

 

[David Baxter PhD]

I usually order from Amazon.com because their inventory is better. Often, they'll ship from a Toronto warehouse if the item is in stock here, but otherwise they'll ship from the US - either way I get the item, whereas using amazon.ca sometimes I won't be able to find it.

And I gave up on Chapters/Indigo a long time ago. If it's not in stock in the store, I can walk to the States and pick it up faster than they'll ship it to me.

 

[ladylore]

I checked that out and for either I need a credit card which I don't have. I checked out the Seeking Safety site before. It seemed to me that the book was only available to those who wanted to teach the course.

Could be wrong - its been awhile. The course itself is really good. I recommend it.

 

[Jazzey]

I found this LL...I think you can pay by cheque: Seeking Safety (if you order directly from the site- they'll send it to you via email)....If I understood correctly.

 

[Halo]

And don't forget that there are always those pre-paid credit cards (which look like gift cards) that you can buy. I have seen them all over the place and there are ones for Visa or Mastercard.

I have never used one personally but I think that it would be a great idea for someone who either doesn't have a credit card or doesn't want to use theirs online.

 

[texasgirl]

I, too, bought the workbook, Halo, but haven't started working in it yet. It's sitting on my desk looking at me.

TG :tapfingers:

 

[Halo]

Which one TG? The PTSD Workbook? If so, I know what you mean...I immediately got excited about it, did about 6 exercises and then stopped and haven't picked it up since. It frightens me actually but I know that it is part of the healing process for me.

Each morning I wake up with a good intention of completeing at least one more chapter/exercise but most days I don't. Its okay though because this journey is not something that I want to rush.