Overcoming the Devastation of Legal Abuse Syndrome

by Karin Huffer

Protracted Litigation can be hazardous to yur health. Legal Abuse Syndrome is an insightful book that offers numerous case studies on the invisible cumulative stressors from dealing with the justice systems. This book can be used as a self-help manual or a guide for legal and health professionals. The methods outlined for dealing with losses and grief during litigation have been found to be sound and meeting the standards of managed care. The victimization felt by the court system is well documented and validates those who have experienced devastation of their belief systems as a result of court involvement. The book offers an eight-step protocol that is effective is assisting litigants preparing for court, during court, and after the court experience. The condition, legal abuse syndrome, is a variant of post traumatic stress disorder and is covered by most insurances as well as qualifying under the Americans with Disabilities Act for accommodations when needed. It works well with Eye Movement Densitization and Reprocessing EMDR therapy.

236 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Michele Renee Renaud · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highly recommend this book for all persons regardless of ones field of expertise or experience. Legal Abuse Syndrome and Post Traumatic Stress interconnect from the unfortunate re-trauma's that often do occur within the justice system.

Dr. Huffer puts into perspective a very real condition which exists for many within the 'system' while identifying what can be done while being in the maze of such injustice.

Offering a sound proof method that empowers, this book reveals and provides the provocative confrontation of importance revolving around the brokenness that is within the very systems meant to protect and can not only change lives, but save them.