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WE CARRY THESE VIDEOS TO SUPPORT GIFT FROM WITHIN A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR PROFESSIONALS AND SURVIVORS OF PTSD. It is a wonderful resource. We no longer accept returns on the videos as we have had the unfortunate experience of having the media viewed and then returned. This does not help this charitable organization. We encourage you to visit www.giftfromwithin.org if you would like to preview the video before purchasing. If a video title is in blue it indicates a title that we have CE credit available upon the completion of a post test for an $11/CE fee.

Survival From Domestic Violence: Stories of Hope and Healing

Gift From Within is pleased to announce the exclusive rights to distribute "Survival From Domestic Violence: Stories of Hope and Healing." The film was produced by Dr. Angie Panos, a board member of Gift From Within. Dr. Panos has more than twenty years experience in traumatic stress treatment, dealing with war refugees, domestic violence, victims of rape, and child abuse. This film presents stories of women who transformed their lives after living through domestic violence. The steps they took to create safety, build a support system and find independence are described. Through their first hand accounts they give other victims hope that healing and recovery is possible. Part of the proceeds go to the Women's MH Task Force in Sandy, Utah.

Running Time: 14 minutes.
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Explaining PTSD is part of Treating PTSD: Lessons for Mental Health Professionals.

Explaining PTSD is essential in treating PTSD. In this program, two experts, Dr. Frank Ochberg and Dr. Angie Panos, give new therapists, and therapists new to PTSD insightful and thoughtful suggestions about explaining the condition. Their approach includes educating patients, significant others, caregivers, and the general public. They do this without becoming either too technical or too superficial, but in a supportive, consistent, enthusiastic, and friendly manner. Dr. Ochberg models describing PTSD to your patient and Dr. Panos discusses how to explain the causes of PTSD to a general audience. Frank Ochberg is a psychiatrist and the former Associate Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and a member of the team that wrote the medical definition for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was the editor of 's first PSTD treatment text and is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Dr. Angie Panos holds a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a licensed clinical social worker. She has more than twenty years experience in traumatic stress treatment, dealing with war refugees, domestic violence, victims of rape, and child abuse.

Running Time: 24 minutes.
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© 2005

Living with PTSD: Lessons for Partners, Friends and Supporters.

This videotape is valuable for those who care about the PTSD sufferer in their life. It explains what PTSD is, why it is important to learn about this medical disorder, what you can do to help, ways to treat it, how to deal with the caregiver burden and how PTSD affects the family and other relationships.
Survivors of trauma often have difficulty believing that they will ever recover. This film provides a realistic message of hope and teaches family members and community how they can assist in the recovery process. The program features Dr. Frank Ochberg and Dr. Angelea Panos. Frank Ochberg is a psychiatrist and the former Associate Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and a member of the team that wrote the medical definition for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Angelea Panos holds a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a licensed clinical social worker. She has more than twenty years experience in traumatic stress treatment, dealing with war refugees, domestic violence, victims of rape, and child abuse.

Running Time: l8 minutes. Closed Captioned
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© 2004

On PTSD

Frank Ochberg, M.D. on PTSD

Frank Ochberg, M.D., is one of the pioneers in the study of victims and Post-Traumatic stress. In this video, he clearly communicates an understanding of the after effects of violent trauma and the healing process for its victims. The first step in recovery from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is recognizing the pattern of symptoms and overcoming fear, confusion and stigma. Case histories, photographs and film images are artistically blended to illustrate important points. The philosophy of PostTraumatic Therapy is explained and several intervention techniques are discussed, including the "counting method" for recovering and mastering traumatic memories. This educational video summarizes and expands upon Dr. Ochberg's books, and articles particularly, Post-Traumatic Therapy, and Victims of Violence. Brunner Mazel, 1988 and "Post-Traumatic Therapy" Psychotherapy, Spring 1991. © 1993

40 minutes - $40.00. VHS TO ORDER FREE SHIPPING TO EARN CE for On PTSD CLICK HERE

The Counting Method

Frank Ochberg, M.D. on PTT: The Counting Method

Traumatic memories invade the consciousness of those who suffer PTSD, presenting a profound challenge for the survivor and for the posttraumatic therapist. In this 25 minute videotape, Dr. Frank Ochberg explains and models his Counting Method for mastering flashbacks and intrusive recollections. This method is a powerful yet simple tool in the armamentarium of PTT - post-traumatic therapy. Recorded during an extraordinary training seminar for Michigan State University psychiatry residents, this video documents a specific technique and a collegial, collaborative relationship between psychotherapist and client, midway through a long-term, multifaceted out-patient treatment. Recommended for professional use only! © 1993

25 minutes - $40.00. TO ORDER VHS TO Earn CE for The Counting Method CLICK HERE

PTSD In Children: Move in the Rhythm of the Child

The third in a series of videotapes, this video explains the circumstances, symptoms and therapy techniques for childhood Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The video features five noted PTSD specialists:
Dr. Kathleen Nader, D. S. W.
Erwin R. Parson, Ph. D. , author of "Inner City Children of Trauma: Urban Violence Traumatic Stress Response Syndrome (U-VTS) and Therapists'
Reponses." This article is in the book, "Countertransference in the Treatment of PTSD," edited by J. Wilson and J. Lindy, New York: Guilford Press, 1994.
Angie Panos, Ph.D, CEAP
Carl C. Bell, M. D.
Frank M. Ochberg, M. D.

All featured participants donated their time. Primarily intended for health professionals and school personnel, this sixty-minute video provides the most up-to-date information on the study of PTSD in children and its relevance in our communities. The following sections are contained in this video:

SYMPTOMS OF PTSD

Re-experiencing Avoidance Arousal

STAGES OF TREATMENT

Psychological First Aid Initial Assessment Brief Therapy Long Term Treatment

TREATMENT TOPICS

Drawing & Play Inner City Psycho-Pharmacology Grief and Grieving Clinician Self-Care

© 1995

40 minutes - $50.00. TO ORDER VHS

TO EARN CE WITH PTSD In Children: Move in the Rhythm of the Child CLICK HERE

Recovering From Traumatic events: The Healing Process

This educational video will present recovered survivors and therapists discussing their experiences with the healing process after traumatic events. This film will sensitively present insight into the impact of trauma in the survivor's life, however, the main focus of the film is on what helped or did not help them during their healing process.

Survivors of trauma often have difficulty believing that they will ever recover. This film provides a message of hope, but also first hand information on what was helpful to others in similar situations. The video is useful to both therapists and survivors in guiding their recovery efforts in a positive direction. Family members and community will also learn how they can assist in the recovery of their friends, loved ones and neighbors. A ten minute version suitable for trainings and workshops is included in the professional version. All participants donated their time. The six therapists featured are all members of the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies:

Peg Christopher,Ph.D.
Marlene E. Coach, Ed.D MSW
Charles R. Figley,Ph.D
Chalsa M. Loo, Ph.D
Frank M. Ochberg, MD
David P. Ribbe, Ph.D

Special Thanks:
Frank Smyth, Journalist Prisoner-of-War.
Mary, Sexual Assault Survivor.
Angelea Panos, Ph.D. for her wisdom and support.
© 2001

Professional Version: 33 Minutes, includes 10 min. presentation - $65.00 (closed captioned) TO ORDER

TO EARN CE FOR Recovering From Traumatic events: The Healing Process CLICK HERE
Survivor Version: 23 Minutes - $30.00 (closed captioned) TO ORDER

When Helping Hurts: Sustaining Trauma Workers

Produced for trauma workers, international relief workers and those exposed to trauma due to their professions or work as volunteers, this video outlines the symptoms of Secondary Traumatization and Compassion Fatigue. What can organizations and supervisors do to prevent or reduce the effects of Compassion Fatigue in trauma workers? Six noted therapists discuss ways of recognizing these conditions in yourself and others, and the means of treatment and prevention: Charles R. Figley, Ph.D.; Frank Ochberg, M.D., Angie Panos, Ph.D. CEAP; John Wilson, Ph.D., Mary Beth Williams, Ph.D.; and Atle Dyregrov, Ph.D. Also featured is a San Francisco firefighter who was seriously injured in a fire that also took the life of a colleague.
All participants in this video donated their time. The following areas are covered in the video:

DEFINITIONS AND EFFECTS

Compassion Fatigue Compassion Stress Secondary Traumatization Burn-Out Countertransference Work-Related Stressors

SYMPTOMS

Professional Physical Emotional Psychological Interpersonal Behavioral Spiritual

VULNERABILITY

Who's vulnerable and why?

EXAMPLES OF COMPASSION FATIGUE

RECOVERY, PREVENTION AND COPING TECHNIQUES

Organizational Prevention Techniques Self Care Peer Support

© 1998

50 minute version: $75.00

15 minute version useful for individuals
and for training and classroom: $25.00

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