On Becoming A Survivor: A Psychologist Who Survived Violent Crime Provides Comfort And Guidelines For Survivors, Their Families And Friends

On Becoming A Survivor, written by a psychologist who is a survivor of violent crime, provides comfort and guidelines for survivors of violent crime, their families and friends.Dr. Barry Reister shares his experience with violent crime and also explains the different stages that an individual might expect to go through in the recovery process. He describes his feelings and struggles after this horrific event and shares the process he went through to regain a sense of normalcy in his life. This book is for anyone who has experienced violent crime or knows someone who has. It will also guide counselors and other care providers in working with survivors of violent crime.To get back to the real world with a new perspective is the ultimate goal of On Becoming A Survivor. Dr. Reister shares an overview of that process and the feelings that will occur along the way. He charts a course from the traumatic experience to recovery and explains how everyone can be a true SURVIVOR!