In Part I of Homesteading in the Calm Eye of the Storm Pete escapes from his dysfunctional family and backpacks around the world seeking happiness, while unconsciously fleeing his suffering. It is poignant and humorous, and relatively free of psychological jargon. It is a Memoir of his journey of recovering, written in a more playful, easier-to-read style than his other books. Pete's new book, Homesteading in the Calm Eye of the Storm: A Therapist Navigates his CPTSD, is a companion book to his COMPLEX PTSD book. Walker's well explained concept of 'reparenting' will help them go through this fascinating process in a safe, protected way.' The result is not only a moving, honest recount but also an informative guide for people who want to become more aware of their buried feelings. The author passionately explores as thoroughly as possible the role of emotions in human life. Alice Miller, author of The Drama of the Gifted Child, wrote: 'Pete Walker wrote a book about his own recovery from emotional numbness. It has been acclaimed by many therapists and clients as a powerful, compassionate and pragmatic tool for guiding recovery. Pete's first book, The Tao of Fully Feeling: Harvesting Forgiveness Out of Blame, is now also an audio book. It is also copiously illustrated with examples of his own and others' journeys of recovering.Ĭomplex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving is now available in Spanish, German and Chinese. It contains a great many practical tools and techniques for recovering from Cptsd. It is an overview of the tasks of recovering, and an illumination of the silver linings that can come out of effective recovery work. Many survivors of traumatizing families grew up in houses that were not homes - in families that were as loveless as orphanages and sometimes as dangerous.Ĭomplex PTSD : From Surviving To Thriving is a comprehensive, user-friendly, self-help guide to recovering from the lingering effects of childhood trauma. It deeply explores the causes of Cptsd that range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. It is the logical extension and evolution of the work presented on this website and in his first book. Pete's most popular book, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving is now also an audio book.

The symptoms of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Pete specializes in helping adults who were traumatized in childhood, especially those whose repeated exposure to abuse and/or neglect left them with He has been working as a counselor, lecturer, writer and group leader for thirty-five years, and as a supervisor and consultant of other therapists for 20 years.

He is a 'general practitioner' who has a private practice in Berkeley, California, in the serene Claremont Hotel neighborhood. Pete Walker is a licensed psychotherapist, MFC 25210, with degrees in Social Work and Counseling Psychology.

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