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Dr. Aphrodite Matsakis


Dr. Aphrodite Matsakis


Dr. Matsakis is an internationally recognized trauma specialist in areas such as post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety disorders, clinical depression, addiction and related issues and their impact on relationships and the family. She has authored twelve books self-help books for clients and therapists and two professional text books; three book chapters; and a book on the Greek-American experience.

 

Dr. Matsakis has over thirty years of experience in helping combat veterans, sexual assault victims and survivors of other traumatic events.  She has conducted trauma-processing, pain-management anger-management, self-esteem, and guilt processing groups and has presented seminars on these and other topics nationally and internationally to both professional and lay audiences. Following the bombing in Oklahoma City, she was called upon to assist survivors and professionals She’s also presented at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day and at national conferences on sexual assault and anxiety management.

 

Most of her forensic work has involved vehicular accidents, personal injury, medical malpractice, murder, family violence and sexual assault. She has also testified on traumatic and stress reactions, addiction, mood disorders and issues pertaining to racial discrimination.


Dr. Matsakis received a BA in history from Washington University in St. Louis, MO; a MA in Secondary

Education from Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA) and a MA and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from

the University of Maryland in College Park (College Park, MD).Visit her .



 


Trust After Trauma

Guides survivors thru the healing process of strengthening existing bonds, building new ones, and ending self-perpetuating cycles of withdrawal and isolation. Step-bystep exercises help readers learn how to manage emotions, handle unresolved issues, accept realistic limitations, and find ways to make their relationships a context for healing.

 

I Can't Get Over It

Guides readers thru the healing process of recovering from PTSD. Helps survivors cope with memories & emotions, identify triggers, relieve secondary wounding, and gain a sense of empowerment and hope.

 

In Harm's Way 

Best selling author, Aphrodite Matsakis, helps women whose partners are in the military, police force, or fire department to confront and overcome the fear, anger, and loneliness they experience in having partners whose lives are constantly in danger.

 

You may purchase any of her books at New Harbinger Publications http://www.newharbinger.com/.

 

Also Back From the Front: Combat Trauma, Love, and the Family

Explains how combat trauma impacts intimate relationships and family life; provides practical ideas to help heal the wounds of war for the warrior and his/her family and an extensive list of therapuetic options and resources; provides hope for healing and recovery for the whole family. Available from www.backfromthefront.org   


 

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