Cynthia Orange has written extensively about addiction and recovery, parenting, and post-traumatic stress disorder. She co-facilitates a caregivers' support group, and she and her husband (a Vietnam combat veteran) often speak to audiences about the effects of trauma and war in their continuing involvement with veterans and veterans' issues. She is an award-winning writer who has published hundreds of articles, columns, and guest editorials in newspapers, magazines, and literary journals. She is the author of several books, and contributed to the popular meditation book Today's Gift.Orange resides in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
"Shock Waves shines a light on those who walk with the wounded; it
honors their own tattered spirits and offers help. This book
defines the art of self-care and how to couple it with caring."
--Patricia Weaver Francisco, author of Telling: A Memoir of Rape
and Recovery
"An honest and hopeful approach to the important and challenging
work of traumatic loss."
--Thomas M. Ellis, director of the Center for Grief, Loss &
Transition and author of This Thing Called Grief
"With the earnestness of a teacher, the compassion of a healer, and
the credibility of a partner living alongside someone with PTSD,
Cynthia Orange has written a truly useful book. She leaves us with
the conviction that self-care is not a lofty or selfish goal, but a
necessity when in relationship with someone who has PTSD. The story
of her own family's healing is a boon to the soul."
--Julie E. Neraas, author of Apprenticed to Hope: A Sourcebook for
Difficult Times
"Cynthia Orange has written a wise, well-researched, and moving
book for victims of PTSD and their loved ones. Hers is the voice of
hard-earned wisdom from personal journey. I was moved to tears by
the authenticity of this honest book."
--Ann Linnea, author of Deep Water Passage and Keepers of the
Trees
"Shock Waves is filled with wise and down-on-the-ground suggestions
for dealing with this pervasive problem in our culture. It is also
the story of the author's own struggle with her husband's PTSD,
narrated with a candor that does not flinch before the heartache
and difficulties this disorder represents. Orange offers a next
step for those stopped in their tracks, and a realistic hope for
those who now can only see the darkness."
--Dr. Tex Sample, author of Earthy Mysticism
Shock Waves is a gift for those struggling to deal with the strain
of supporting a loved one through the aftereffects of trauma. It
distills much of what is understood about PTSD and brings to life
the disturbing personal and family dynamics it creates. Above all
it offers the experience, hope and practical wisdom of those who
have faced the problems and overcome them.
-- Barry Smale, Trauma, CBT, Addiction and EMDR Therapist at Capio
Nightingale Hospital
"Cynthia Orange has produced a beautiful, inclusive, and powerful
book that names trauma and provides helpful resources for survivors
and all who love them. Using her own family and experience, she
weaves the heart-thread of story through incredibly useful
information, guidance, and hope for recovery."
--Christina Baldwin, author of Life's Companion and
Storycatcher
"Solid advice for taking care of oneself and one's family in the
wake of a member's traumatization."
--Don R. Catherall, PhD, author of Back From the Brink and editor
of Handbook of Stress, Trauma, and the Family
"Distills the essence of what is known about PTSD and its effects
on families in a gentle, clear, and readable book of suggestions
for healing."
--Patience H. C. Mason, author of Recovering from the War and
publisher of The Post-Traumatic Gazette."
""Shock Waves" shines a light on those who walk with the wounded;
it honors their own tattered spirits and offers help. This book
defines the art of self-care and how to couple it with caring."
--Patricia Weaver Francisco, author of "Telling: A Memoir of Rape
and Recovery"
"An honest and hopeful approach to the important and challenging
work of traumatic loss."
--Thomas M. Ellis, director of the Center for Grief, Loss &
Transition and author of" This Thing Called Grief"
"With the earnestness of a teacher, the compassion of a healer, and
the credibility of a partner living alongside someone with PTSD,
Cynthia Orange has written a truly useful book. She leaves us with
the conviction that self-care is not a lofty or selfish goal, but a
necessity when in relationship with someone who has PTSD. The story
of her own family's healing is a boon to the soul."
--Julie E. Neraas, author of "Apprenticed to Hope: A Sourcebook for
Difficult Times"
"Cynthia Orange has written a wise, well-researched, and moving
book for victims of PTSD and their loved ones. Hers is the voice of
hard-earned wisdom from personal journey. I was moved to tears by
the authenticity of this honest book."
--Ann Linnea, author of "Deep Water Passage" and "Keepers of the
Trees"
""Shock Waves" is filled with wise and down-on-the-ground
suggestions for dealing with this pervasive problem in our culture.
It is also the story of the author's own struggle with her
husband's PTSD, narrated with a candor that does not flinch before
the heartache and difficulties this disorder represents. Orange
offers a next step for those stopped in their tracks, and a
realistic hope for those who now can only see the darkness."
--Dr. Tex Sample, author of "Earthy Mysticism"
"Shock Waves" is a gift for those struggling to deal with the
strain of supporting a loved one through the aftereffects of
trauma. It distills much of what is understood about PTSD and
brings to life the disturbing personal and family dynamics it
creates. Above all it offers the experience, hope and practical
wisdom of those who have faced the problems and overcome them.
-- Barry Smale, Trauma, CBT, Addiction and EMDR Therapist at Capio
Nightingale Hospital
"Cynthia Orange has produced a beautiful, inclusive, and powerful
book that names trauma and provides helpful resources for survivors
and all who love them. Using her own family and experience, she
weaves the heart-thread of story through incredibly useful
information, guidance, and hope for recovery."
--Christina Baldwin, author of "Life's Companion" and
"Storycatcher"
"Solid advice for taking care of oneself and one's family in the
wake of a member's traumatization."
--Don R. Catherall, PhD, author of "Back From the Brink" and editor
of "Handbook of Stress, Trauma, and the Family"
"Distills the essence of what is known about PTSD and its effects
on families in a gentle, clear, and readable book of suggestions
for healing."
--Patience H. C. Mason, author of "Recovering from the War" and
publisher of "The Post-Traumatic Gazette.""
"Shock Waves shines a light on those who walk with the wounded; it
honors their own tattered spirits and offers help. This book
defines the art of self-care and how to couple it with caring."
--Patricia Weaver Francisco, author of Telling: A Memoir of Rape
and Recovery
"An honest and hopeful approach to the important and challenging
work of traumatic loss."
--Thomas M. Ellis, director of the Center for Grief, Loss &
Transition and author of This Thing Called Grief
"With the earnestness of a teacher, the compassion of a healer, and
the credibility of a partner living alongside someone with PTSD,
Cynthia Orange has written a truly useful book. She leaves us with
the conviction that self-care is not a lofty or selfish goal, but a
necessity when in relationship with someone who has PTSD. The story
of her own family's healing is a boon to the soul."
--Julie E. Neraas, author of Apprenticed to Hope: A Sourcebook for
Difficult Times
"Cynthia Orange has written a wise, well-researched, and moving
book for victims of PTSD and their loved ones. Hers is the voice of
hard-earned wisdom from personal journey. I was moved to tears by
the authenticity of this honest book."
--Ann Linnea, author of Deep Water Passage and Keepers of the
Trees
"Shock Waves is filled with wise and down-on-the-ground suggestions
for dealing with this pervasive problem in our culture. It is also
the story of the author's own struggle with her husband's PTSD,
narrated with a candor that does not flinch before the heartache
and difficulties this disorder represents. Orange offers a next
step for those stopped in their tracks, and a realistic hope for
those who now can only see the darkness."
--Dr. Tex Sample, author of Earthy Mysticism
"Shock Waves is a gift for those struggling to deal with the strain
of supporting a loved one through the aftereffects of trauma. It
distils much of what is understood about PTSD and brings to life
the disturbing personal and
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