The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Relationship

War, physical and sexual abuse, and natural disasters. All crises have one thing in common: Victims often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their loved ones suffer right along with them. In this book, couples will learn how to have a healthy relationship, in spite of a stressful and debilitating disorder. They'll learn how to:

—Deal with emotions regarding their partner's PTSD
—Talk about the traumatic event(s)
—Communicate about the effects of PTSD to their children
—Handle sexual relations when a PTSD partner has suffered a traumatic sexual event
—Help their partner cope with everyday life issues

When someone has gone through a traumatic event in his or her life, he or she needs a partner more than ever. This is the complete guide to keeping the relationship strong and helping both partners recover in happy, healthy ways.