The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole (Healing Complex PTSD)
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A mind-body workbook for healing and overcoming Complex PTSDThose affected by complex PTSD, or C-PTSD, commonly feel as though there is something fundamentally wrong with them―that somewhere inside there is a part of them that needs to be fixed. Facing one's PTSD is a brave, courageous act―and with the right guidance, recovery is possible.In The Complex PTSD Workbook, you'll learn all about C-PTSD and gain valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma. Take healing into your own hands while applying strategies to help integrate positive beliefs and behaviors.Discover your path to recovery with:Examples and exercises―Uncover your own instances of trauma with PTSD activities designed to teach you positive strategies.Expert guidance―Explore common PTSD diagnoses and common methods of PTSD therapy including somatic therapy, CBT, and mind-body perspectives.Prompts and reflections―Apply the strategies you've learned and identify PTSD symptoms with insightful writing prompts.Find the tools you need to work through C-PTSD and regain emotional control with this mind-body workbook. Read more
Publisher : Callisto
Publication date : January 10, 2017
Edition : Workbook
Language : English
Print length : 190 pages
ISBN-10 : 1623158249
ISBN-13 : 48
Item Weight : 1 pounds
Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.7 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #43,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Dissociative Disorders #14 in Behaviorism Psychology #20 in Behavioral Psychology (Books)
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Format: Paperback
An authoritatively written “PTSD workbook” which provides easily relatable case studies, well designed self-quizzes to help identify PTSD signs and symptoms, and very helpful advice to assist in healing and healthy changes in behavior and thoughts. If you know someone for whom a PTSD workbook might be helpful, this book may change their lives.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2026 by Mededucator
Format: Paperback
This book was really hard to get through in the best way possible. As a survivor of many complex traumas, it helps you work through those emotions and scenarios at your own pace. Completing this book was better than a decade of therapy. In my opinion, you just have to go slow and steady and don’t rush it or it can be overwhelming.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2026 by Alicia Erlenbusch
Format: Paperback
Dr. Schwartz’s book offers a golden thread of hope to help guide individuals through healing from childhood trauma. Individuals struggling with C-PTSD often have spent much of their lives shrouded in fear, isolation, anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. If I had to pick one key takeaway from this workbook, it would be validation. Through accessible education, affirmation, and gentle prompts toward self-exploration, Dr. Schwartz validates the often confusing and overwhelming experience of those that who have experienced childhood trauma and empowers them to take part in their healing. For the professional, Dr. Schwartz’s workbook could be considered a physical manifestation of the hope that we hold for our clients in their most troublesome of times. It is a guide that provides concrete information about the etiology, symptoms, possible barriers, and pathways to healing from C-PTSD. Dr. Schwartz’s warmth and compassion are evident in her writing, offering an extension of the healing relationship experienced in the therapist’s office. Aesthetically, this workbook is different from what you might expect from a self-help workbook. The cover has a lovely softness that invites you to hold it in your hands and just notice. The size of this workbook is smaller than the usual 8.5 x 11 where you might feel compelled to sit at a desk and “do your homework.” Rather, Dr. Schwartz’s book feels more like a book that you might curl up with on the couch, along with your favorite pen, to reflect at the end of chapters and note the passages that resonate with your experience. Each chapter begins with an image, a window into nature, a place of simple but profound beauty. Brief passages of wisdom and reassurance are easily accessible by just flipping through the book and noticing the orange text near your fingertips. Passages in blue text convey the real experiences of individuals healing from C-PTSD and thus, reminding the reader that they are not, in fact, alone. This workbook is empowering and a companion for individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, a comprehensive overview for those interested in understanding more about C-PTSD, and a valuable tool for professionals to share with their clients as they partner on the journey toward healing from C-PTSD.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017 by Amy L. Annesley
Format: Paperback
It’s a really in-depth book with strategies and prompts to help you work with PSTD. My only complaint is that the book itself is quite heavy and hard to hold in one hand while you’re writing. It would be helpful if the book was spiral bound.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2026 by Novalie
Format: Paperback
cPTSD is a great concept, and term, to describe the impact of developmental trauma. The latter is itself a pretty new term and description (at least to the public). These two terms are vital to help replace a vast number of unhelpful expressions that people grew/grow up with. The shame and isolation created by families and society have been aided by the lack of the right LANGUAGE. These two concepts/terms CUT RIGHT THROUGH so much uncertainty and doubt. This book is THE best overview of what causes cPTSD and the current ways to ameliorate its impacts that I have seen. I have bought a half-dozen copies (so far) to give to family members. An enormous number of people would benefit from realizing that yes, their childhood was traumatic, they come from dysfunctional families, they are not alone, and the healing professions have greatly advanced understanding of ways to heal in various ways during the last 30 years. Parents can fail their children in a variety of ways, with or without substance abuse. Healing comes from understanding WHAT happened to you and what can be done about it. Healing does not require blame, only understanding. You are not disloyal or <insert some other way families/society try to get you to not dig into understanding>. I felt it was a great discussion, but is not a workbook. The bright, clean layout of the material makes it very readable!!!! It's not just a wall of words. Somehow that alone sets this book apart from many other books. My healing journey (based on knowledge, not just ideas that came to my head over the decades) began before this book was published. There is a yellow workbook from a fellowship for children of dysfunctional caregivers (also sold here) which asked me the right questions to unlock the deep and undeniable realization that "Hey, this is ME!" and "Wow, I had suppressed those memories!" (or did not understand that those events were part of a larger whole). This book is not all you need, by a long shot. But it can be vital to opening the eyes of those who need it. Buy it, give it away freely, help the healing and growth begin.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2025 by Diana B. Tunison
Format: Paperback
The Complex PTSD Workbook is a great resource for anyone working through trauma-related symptoms. It provides clear explanations of complex PTSD and offers practical exercises that help with emotional regulation, self-awareness, and coping skills. I appreciated how structured and easy to follow the content is, making difficult topics feel more manageable. It encourages reflection without feeling overwhelming. Overall, a very helpful and supportive workbook for personal growth and healing.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026 by Evan
Format: Paperback
I purchased The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole on January 30, 2019, and it remains one of the more balanced and responsible workbooks I’ve encountered on complex trauma. What this book does especially well is address one of the core wounds of C-PTSD: the belief that something is fundamentally wrong with the person. Arielle Schwartz consistently reframes symptoms as adaptive responses to prolonged trauma, which is both clinically sound and deeply validating for readers. The mind-body orientation is a strength. Rather than relying on cognitive strategies alone, the workbook integrates somatic awareness, grounding, reflection, and gentle cognitive work in a way that feels accessible and non-overwhelming. The exercises and writing prompts are thoughtfully paced and encourage self-compassion rather than forced disclosure or emotional flooding. I also appreciated the clarity around different therapeutic approaches—CBT, somatic therapy, and mind-body perspectives—without positioning the workbook as a substitute for therapy. The tone is supportive and empowering while remaining realistic about the complexity of healing from developmental and relational trauma. This is not a quick-fix workbook, and it doesn’t promise transformation through positivity or willpower. It is best used slowly, intentionally, and—when possible—in conjunction with professional support. For individuals living with complex trauma, or clinicians looking for a safe, client-centered resource to recommend, this workbook is a strong and trustworthy choice.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2026 by Cindy Swartz-Garcia
Format: Paperback
This book helped me so much. It’s a difficult task to handle these things alone, I would recommend that you also talk to a therapist around the same time you are doing this journal. There are short chapter readings before the writing prompts that are helpful but may be triggering. Take your time when going through this book. There were parts I had to skip and come back to later. It has been several years since I finished this book and I still use some of the things it taught me.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025 by Victoria Wiggs