Trauma Based Therapy

Table of contents for Dr Schwarz's New book Tools for Transforming Trauma

In addition to writing a text book, articles, and chapters on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dr. Schwarz has completed his new book on new approaches to treating trauma. He has also organized eight national conferences on Treating Survivors of Sexual Abuse.

Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Dissociative Disorders

This approach includes emphasis on helping the client to function in the here and now, through symptom stabilization, increasing client resources and resolving traumatic memories. This includes:

• Decreasing intrusive imagery
• Re-owning devalued aspects of self
• Learning better skills at self soothing and self-care
• Processing & understanding memories

Victims of Crime, Accidents

People who have been traumatized by recent accidents or crimes can develop significant emotional problems. Intervention can prevent a spiraling effect of increasing dysfunction. In many cases, problems can be resolved in as few as 2-5 sessions. Early intervention is the key.

Forensic Evaluations can determine the extent of psychological trauma as a result of accidents or incidents. If you believe you may have been traumatized call us for a full evaluation.