Showing titles in Trauma Psychology

From a clinical psychologist and expert in complex trauma recovery comes a powerful guide introducing fawning, an often-overlooked piece of the fight-flight-freeze reaction to trauma—explaining what it is, why it happens, and how to help survivors regain their voice and sense of self. Most of...

"[Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry] are both capable, likable narrators who are sincerely engaged with their subject matter...The performances of these two humanitarians make this a must-hear for anyone recovering from their traumatic past." —AudioFile This program is read by the authors. Our...

An exploration of the transformative power of storytelling Therapy is about storytelling. The therapeutic session provides a safe space for clients' stories to unfold and become transformed. Here, Hugo Kamya draws from his own upbringing in Uganda, where stories were woven into everyday life for...

The second edition of Reducing Secondary Traumatic Stress expands the five evidence-informed CE-CERT practices for supporting emotional well-being in workers exposed to the effects of secondary trauma. Adding new insights, additional research support, and fresh examples, the conversational tone...

Brought to you by Penguin. The international bestseller. Our families shape who we are. From the circumstances of our conception and the family structure we are born into, to the expectations placed upon us and the love we receive, we are formed by our social and familial network. So if we want...

Unwind chronic tension and shift your nervous system from high alert to deep rest through the gentle science of somatic psychology. When exhaustion weighs heavy but sleep remains elusive, intellectualizing your stress only fuels the cycle of insomnia. Instead of forcing relaxation through mental...

El presente libro pretende ofrecer al lector ya sea con formación en Psicoterapia, como alguien que trabaja en el ámbito de la salud o escolar, o bien, como persona que ha vivido violencia y maltratos, una guía de reinvención y recuperación que le permita ampliar la mirada a los...

Medical trauma can hide in plain sight, shaping how we relate to ourselves and the world long after care has ended. It may show up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or grief, stemming from a sudden medical emergency, a prolonged hospitalization, a chronic illness, or years of being...

Discover powerful mind-body techniques to help you overcome the pain of the past, cultivate resilience, and find peace and calm in the present. If you've experienced trauma, you may also struggle with anxiety, panic, and fear in your day-to-day life. Unresolved trauma can result in a chronically...

The United States is in a state of decline—a reality decades in the making. At the thin end of the wedge sits Appalachia, one of the nation's most deprived regions, mythologized by outsiders and misunderstood the world over. Embedded as a therapist within this community, Rayelle Davis frames...

Somatic Abolitionism—Healing Racialized Trauma Begins with Your Body A Sounds True Audio Original: Intimate, life-changing programs with the leading voices in spirituality, personal growth, and healing. In our culture, the white body has become the default standard by which all bodies are...

A profound new approach to healing trauma, grounded in a radical reframing of how we understand this nearly universal experience For centuries, we’ve been taught that being traumatized means we are somehow broken—and that trauma only happens to people who are too fragile or flawed to deal...

From award-winning science writer and bestselling author Dawson Church comes a groundbreaking approach to the treatment of trauma. A growing number of studies are showing that EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, is one of our most effective therapies for treating trauma—but why? How can...

Work More Effectively with Clients Suffering from Trauma Enhance your ability to work skillfully with your clients’ trauma in this professional training taught by Dr. Bonnie Badenoch. Drawing on the latest research and neuroscientifically grounded treatment approaches in the area of trauma...

Discover the latest research and theory on trauma in this illuminating audio collection Maybe it’s the car accident that happened last week. Or it could be that moment of terror from when you were five years old. In either case, the trauma still lives in your body—and it needs to be resolved...

Brought to you by Penguin. Are your closest relationships often a source of stress rather than security? Do you ever feel disconnected and lonely, even in the company of family and friends? In Attuned and Attached, Yolanda Renteria invites you to take a deeper look at your emotional connections...

Bloomsbury presents How to Plant a Billion Trees: A Memoir of Childhood Trauma and the Healing Power of Nature by Nicole Walker read by Laurel Lefkow When Nicole Walker was molested and had an abortion at age 11, the distance between her and the world grew until she couldn’t imagine a future...

A road map for rewiring our brains to unlearn harmful beliefs, heal broken bonds, and transform our communities “An intimate text on how we really change, deep underneath it all. Give this book to everyone you love who is stuck in a heartbreaking worldview.”—adrienne maree brown, author of...

An empowering invitation to leave complex shame behind, forgive yourself, and live free from the burden of secrecy—by a clinical psychologist with an inspiring personal story. “With the empathy and kindness of a loving best friend, Dr. Zoe Shaw helps us not only address our complex shame but...

You aren't stupid. You know there's no such thing as a perfect mother. Plenty of other books will tell you there is, but this one won't lie to you. I was weak and I cheated and I was punished, but my god I loved my child through all of it. Love means you never break, and it means you're stronger...