PTSD is a pretty familiar acronym, standing for post-traumatic stress disorder, and PTSI refers to the same set of symptoms but with the “I” standing for “injury.” It’s a condition experienced by around 5% of us and can be caused by a wide range of stressors like disasters, military combat, violence, abuse, and accidents. This new book co-edited by Randall Burks Sexton and Pamela Ellen Ferguson trots the globe to illuminate the condition through the stories of survivors from a dozen countries, offering a fresh look at therapies that might inspire practitioners, counselors, and patients. Ferguson will be present for this discussion that invites “anyone grappling with PTSD/PTSI and searching for resolutions through art, writing, community activism or a different therapy,” as well as practitioners treating clients with the condition. – Kat McNevins
