Bob Van Oosterhout
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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I have had over forty years experience in successfully treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with a wide range of populations including veterans from seven wars as well as vicitms of violence and abuse and people who experienced a wide range of traumatic events.   I found that the recovery process was remarkably similar for people with very different backgrounds and types of trauma.  I have spent of lot of time reflecting on what worked with these clients and have identified some simple principles that seem to be consistently effective.

What's Happening to Me & What Can I Do About It? - 1pg Graphic Summary

Simple,Effective Treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Download "Simple, Effective Tx for PTSD" in rtf format

Additional Information about Components of the Recovery Process

How I explain the recovery process from PTSD to clients

Video Understanding Emotion

Video - Understanding PTSD