Download or read book Journey Through Trauma written by Gretchen L. Schmelzer, PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For survivors of PTSD and repeated, relational trauma -- and the people who love them. Gretchen Schmelzer watched too many people quit during treatment for trauma recovery. They found it too difficult or too frightening or just decided that for them it was too late. But as a therapist and trauma survivor herself, Dr. Schmelzer wants us to know that it is never too late to heal from trauma, whether it is the suffering caused within an abusive relationship or PTSD resulting from combat. Sometimes what feels like a big setback is actually an unexpected difficult step forward. So she wrote Journey Through Trauma specifically for survivors--to help them understand the terrain of the healing process and stay on the path. There are three basic principles that every trauma survivor should know: Healing is possible. It requires courage. And it cannot be done alone. Traumas that happen more than once--child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, gang violence, even war--are all relational traumas. They happened inside a relationship and therefore must be healed inside a relationship, whether that relationship is with a therapist or within a group. Journey Through Trauma gives us a map to help guide us through that healing process, see where the hard parts show up, and persevere in the process of getting well. We learn the five phases that every survivor must negotiate along the way and come to understand that since the cycle of healing is not linear, circling back around to a previous stage does not mean defeat - it actually means progress as well as facing new challenges. Authoritative and accessible, Journey Through Trauma provides support for survivors and their loved ones through one of the most challenging but necessary processes of healing that anyone can face.
Download or read book The Childhood Trauma Recovery Workbook for Adults written by Norman J. Fried and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Download or read book From the Edge Back A Journey Through the Shadows of Suicide written by Fred Lloyds Dalton and published by Jstone Publishing. This book was released on with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 'From the Edge Back: A Journey Through the Shadows of Suicide,' readers are invited on a transformative journey out of the depths of despair and into the light of understanding and hope. This book addresses the harrowing experience of suicidal thoughts and feelings with unflinching honesty, deep compassion, and practical wisdom. It serves as a comprehensive guide for those who have faced, are facing, or wish to understand the abyss of suicide, offering a lifeline to recovery and resilience. Through a blend of personal narratives, psychological insights, and therapeutic wisdom, 'From the Edge Back' illuminates the complex interplay of factors contributing to suicidal despair, including mental health challenges, societal pressures, and the profound sense of isolation that often accompanies these dark moments. Beyond its explorative discussion, the book provides actionable strategies for coping, healing, and finding renewed purpose, emphasizing the importance of connection, empathy, and community support. This book is not just a roadmap out of darkness; it's a call to action for society to engage more openly and compassionately with the subject of suicide. It advocates for a collective shift towards understanding, destigmatizing mental health struggles, and building a more supportive environment for those in need. 'From the Edge Back' is an essential resource for individuals seeking to reclaim their lives, loved ones striving to provide support, and anyone committed to fostering a more empathetic world." Back Book Cover Text "Where does hope reside when all seems lost? How does one find the strength to step back from the brink of despair? 'From the Edge Back: A Journey Through the Shadows of Suicide' confronts these questions head-on, guiding readers through the darkest of times towards a place of hope and healing. With a compassionate voice, this book explores the depths of suicidal despair, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative power of understanding and empathy. It offers not only a path to recovery for those struggling but also insight for those who wish to support them. This is more than a book; it's a beacon of hope for those navigating through the shadows of suicide, and a call to action for all of us to create a kinder, more understanding world. Your journey back from the edge begins here."
Download or read book Journey Through Trauma written by Gretchen L. Schmelzer, PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For survivors of PTSD and repeated, relational trauma -- and the people who love them. Gretchen Schmelzer watched too many people quit during treatment for trauma recovery. They found it too difficult or too frightening or just decided that for them it was too late. But as a therapist and trauma survivor herself, Dr. Schmelzer wants us to know that it is never too late to heal from trauma, whether it is the suffering caused within an abusive relationship or PTSD resulting from combat. Sometimes what feels like a big setback is actually an unexpected difficult step forward. So she wrote Journey Through Trauma specifically for survivors--to help them understand the terrain of the healing process and stay on the path. There are three basic principles that every trauma survivor should know: Healing is possible. It requires courage. And it cannot be done alone. Traumas that happen more than once--child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, gang violence, even war--are all relational traumas. They happened inside a relationship and therefore must be healed inside a relationship, whether that relationship is with a therapist or within a group. Journey Through Trauma gives us a map to help guide us through that healing process, see where the hard parts show up, and persevere in the process of getting well. We learn the five phases that every survivor must negotiate along the way and come to understand that since the cycle of healing is not linear, circling back around to a previous stage does not mean defeat - it actually means progress as well as facing new challenges. Authoritative and accessible, Journey Through Trauma provides support for survivors and their loved ones through one of the most challenging but necessary processes of healing that anyone can face.
Download or read book Childhood Trauma and Recovery Healing Your Inner Child written by Callie Parker and published by Callie Parker. This book was released on 2024-05-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’ve always wanted to heal from the lasting effects of childhood trauma but struggle with unresolved emotional pain, then keep reading... Are you sick and tired of being haunted by the past? Have you tried countless other solutions but nothing seems to work for long-term healing? Do you finally want to say goodbye to the pain and discover something that actually works for you? If so, then this book is for you. You see, healing from childhood trauma doesn’t have to be complicated. Even if you’ve tried therapy, self-help books, or other methods without success. The truth is, it’s much simpler than you think. Trauma enthusiast and author, Callie Parker, provides you with a step-by-step blueprint to emotional healing without re-traumatizing yourself. In Childhood Trauma and Recovery: Healing Your Inner Child, you’ll discover: ++ The biggest mistake people make in dealing with trauma that prevents them from truly healing. ++ The only 3 techniques you need to know for effective emotional recovery. ++ The 5 best ways to practice self-care and strengthen your resilience. ++ The 4 things you should know about the effects of childhood trauma. ++ Secrets to reclaiming your life and happiness without unnecessary sacrifices. ++ What renowned experts like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Judith Lewis Herman say about coping with childhood trauma. ++ Why avoiding your past is hurting your progress – and what to do instead. ++ The 3 best resources to support you on your journey to recovery. ...and so much more! Imagine how you’ll feel once you overcome your traumatic past, and how your life could change for the better. So even if you’re feeling hopeless, you can find healing and happiness with Childhood Trauma and Recovery: Healing Your Inner Child. If you’re ready to start your journey to recovery, then grab this book TODAY! As you embark on the transformative journey with Childhood Trauma and Recovery: Healing Your Inner Child, enhance your experience with the Childhood Trauma and Recovery Workbook. This companion workbook is designed to be used alongside the main book, offering practical exercises, activities, and reflections that parallel and deepen the concepts discussed. It's an invaluable tool for anyone looking to actively engage with their healing process. Please note that the Childhood Trauma and Recovery Workbook is sold separately.
Download or read book Rape Cultures and Survivors written by Tuba Inal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth treatment in two volumes of the historical and cultural contexts of rape and rape culture, this set discusses both victims and perpetrators internationally during war and peace times and examines the treatment of survivors. Historically, women, men, and children have all suffered sexual violence, during wartime and peacetime as well as inside and outside their homes. This two-volume title focuses on survivors of rape in a variety of social and cultural contexts. It examines different people who are victimized in a variety of situations (including in war and prisons) and studies the particularities of "rape cultures" that are intertwined with ethnic cultures and hatreds and other forms of conflictual social, political, and economic relations. In the introduction, the editors define rape and rape culture and provide historical and cultural context for the information presented throughout the volumes, the first of which primarily focuses on the causes and manifestations of rape cultures; the second considers the consequences of rape cultures for survivors of sexual assault. In both volumes, contributors provide case studies elucidating the experiences of a variety of victims—young, old, male, female, straight, and LGBT—in diverse locations around the world to help readers understand how truly pervasive and portentous rape culture is.
Download or read book Healing Verses A Journey Towards Empowerment written by Sophie Serna and published by Writers Republic LLC. This book was released on 2022-10-24 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healing Verses is a compilation of poetry and therapeutic approaches aimed at helping adult survivors of child abuse begin, or continue on their journey of recovery towards wholeness and self-empowerment. It is not a replacement for professional psychotherapy, but would likely enhance progress. In my 39-year social work career, I learned that children who were robbed of their childhoods through abuse or trauma, often spend a lifetime being revictimized at the hands of others or through their own actions, thoughts and/or addictions. They frequently live their lives having little or no control of their destiny because they continue to feel powerless over life and the people in it. Or, on the other end of the spectrum, adult survivors, are over achievers, workaholics and self-sacrificial. Few enjoy quality intimate relationships, due to guardedness, insecurities, or emotional extremes due underdeveloped emotional expression skills. The painful memories of their childhoods consume their energies and resources in the vicious cycle of trying to escape these recollections. This is a book that offers hope to its readers by acknowledging their wounds and providing a compass.
Download or read book Overcoming Childhood Trauma written by Thorne James Blackwood and published by Stone Publishing . This book was released on with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the Door to Healing and Reclaim Your Life Are you struggling with the lasting impact of childhood trauma? Do the invisible scars of your past affect your present and cloud your future? You’re not alone—and healing is possible. In Overcoming Childhood Trauma: A Guide for Adults Seeking Healing, author Thorne James Blackwood offers a compassionate and empowering roadmap to help you navigate the complexities of trauma recovery. Drawing from his own experiences and years of research, Blackwood provides practical tools and insights to guide you through the process of understanding, confronting, and healing from the trauma that has shaped your life. Inside this book, you will discover: The Hidden Wounds of Trauma: Learn how childhood trauma manifests in adulthood and the profound impact it can have on your emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. Tools for Healing: Explore self-assessment exercises, mindfulness practices, and actionable strategies designed to help you build resilience, manage triggers, and prevent relapse. Guidance for Growth: Find support in embracing change, reinventing yourself beyond the trauma, and creating a life filled with meaning, purpose, and joy. This book is your companion on the journey to healing—a journey that is not about erasing the past but about reclaiming your narrative and stepping into a future where you are no longer defined by your trauma. Whether you are just beginning your healing journey or are seeking to deepen your recovery, Overcoming Childhood Trauma offers the guidance, support, and hope you need to move forward with confidence and courage. It’s time to break free from the shadows of your past. Begin your journey of healing and transformation today.
Download or read book My Journey Through Trauma and Healing written by April Merritts and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: April Merritts experienced shock and trauma when her narcissistic (ex) husband had a mid-life crisis and suddenly and unexpectedly left their marriage. April vulnerably details her journey through pain and trauma, sharing the healing practices she intentionally embraced, ultimately leading to a self-love story. She connects to her readers by sharing her story openly, bringing hope and light to people experiencing their own trauma. All names and details have been changed for privacy and non-disclosure purposes.
Download or read book The Healing Journey for Adult Children of Alcoholics written by Daryl E. Quick and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2009-11-21 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I feel like people leave me abandoned all the time. Sometimes I'm so afraid for what seems like no reason. I just don't seem to have any energy. Why do the same thoughts keep racing through my mind? I usually don't feel happy or sad. If there isn't real excitement, I feel bored. I want to be close to people, but I just never make it. Do you see yourself in this list? Children of alcoholic parents have suffered wounds that affect their lives for years to come. They learn to protect themselves from the pattern of hurt that they have come to expect in life. The results of such constant vigilance against pain can range from ulcers, sleeplessness, addictions, depression and anger to a string of broken relationships. But adult children of alcoholics can go through a healing journey that will help them recover from their painful past and be set free to live as God intended. Daryl Quick takes readers step by step through new ways of feeling, thinking and acting that will replace the ineffective patterns they have been locked into for years. With moving stories and helpful exercises, Quick shows how adult children of alcoholics can find hope and healing. A book for those who want to recover from their past.
Download or read book EMDR Therapy and Adjunct Approaches with Children written by Ana M. Gomez and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-07-27 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Download or read book Printmaking as Therapy written by Lucy Mueller White and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author explores the therapeutic advantages of printmaking. She also describes its roots outside art therapy. Relief printing, intaglio, planographic or surface processes, and stencilling are all covered in detail, with many ideas for incorporating them into art therapy sessions.
Download or read book I ll See You Tomorrow written by Heather Thompson Day and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a culture where people easily and hastily cancel relationships rather than cultivate them, discover what the Bible has to say about how we need to keep showing up for one another—even when we feel like walking away. We are surrounded by choices. If we want to watch a movie, we have multiple platforms we can choose from. If we grow tired of a friend or conversation, we leave them on read. It's never been easier to tune out and make a switch when something doesn't go perfectly or when we are offended. It's easy to cancel something from our lives when it comes to technology, television shows, or choices of food and drinks. But what about canceling friends or family members when we are disappointed or offended by them? In I'll See You Tomorrow, communication professor Dr. Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day tackle difficulties that people face in relationships and help them navigate through relational disappointment, conflict, and fear. The dangers of a relational cancel culture are a timely one. This book will help you: learn to extend grace to yourself and your loved ones in order to forgive and keep showing up, discover how childhood trauma continues to affect your relationships, stop waiting for an ideal and refuse to let it prevent you from what's possible, recognize the value of a healthy (and small) circle rather than a large one, and refuse to let fear of what may or may not happen cause you to miss the beauty of what is. Blending personal stories with data and research in a way that inspires truth and helps people change their everyday mindsets, Heather and Seth encourage you to embrace this valuable truth: relationships don't have to be perfect to be fulfilling.
Download or read book PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT BY COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR HEMOPHILIA written by Edenilson Brandl and published by Edenilson Brandl. This book was released on with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living with a chronic condition like hemophilia is not just a physical challenge; it impacts every aspect of life—emotional, psychological, and social. Hemophilia, a genetic disorder affecting the blood’s ability to clot properly, requires individuals to navigate a complex web of medical treatments, lifestyle adjustments, and emotional hurdles. For many, the weight of managing a genetic condition can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression. This book, "Psychological Support by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Hemophilia," was written with the purpose of providing a comprehensive approach to address not only the physical but also the psychological aspects of living with hemophilia. By merging insights from genetics, biology, and psychology, particularly through the lens of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this book seeks to empower individuals with hemophilia to develop coping strategies, manage emotional distress, and lead fulfilling lives despite their condition. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been widely recognized as an effective therapeutic approach for managing a variety of mental health challenges, and it offers valuable tools for those grappling with the emotional and psychological burdens of chronic illness. This book covers essential topics such as trauma, genetic counseling, independence in one’s genetic journey, and the practical application of CBT techniques. By addressing both the biological underpinnings of hemophilia and the cognitive and emotional toll it takes, this book aims to create a balanced and supportive guide for patients, caregivers, and mental health professionals alike. In the chapters that follow, we explore the intricate connection between mind and body, offering both theoretical knowledge and practical tools to manage the emotional impact of hemophilia. From learning how to manage pain and fatigue, to developing strategies for mental resilience and emotional regulation, this book is designed to be a go-to resource for anyone affected by hemophilia. It is my hope that this book provides a source of comfort, guidance, and empowerment to those living with hemophilia, helping them to navigate their journey with greater confidence, mental fortitude, and emotional well-being.
Download or read book Energy Healing for Relationships written by Keith Sherwood and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform Your Relationships by Healing the Wounds, Blockages, and Attachments That Drive Family Members Apart In this brilliant book, Keith Sherwood and Sabine Wittmann show you how to improve your relationships and achieve powerful healing at the deepest levels of consciousness. Energy Healing for Relationships helps you find a compatible partner (or strengthen your connection to your existing partner), heal family dynamics, and overcome parenting challenges. Tips and techniques for working with meditation, energy, positive thinking, chakras, mudras, and visualization will move you forward on your journey with your family and friends while also helping you ensure that the children in your life grow up with all the love and self-confidence they need. Within these pages, you will discover more than one hundred accessible exercises for building skills like centering your awareness in your non-physical field and increasing your empathy for yourself and your loved ones. You will also explore powerful approaches to recognizing and releasing attachments that can interfere with communication while improving your soul vibration and sense of internal balance. This book is a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your relationships for a life filled with emotional nourishment and spiritual well-being.
Download or read book Restoring Students Innate Power written by Louise El Yaafouri and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the effects of trauma on newcomer students and presents stress-mitigating strategies that empower these multilingual students as they transition to a new environment. Diverse insights and experiences bring high-powered learning spaces to life. However, the cultural backgrounds of newcomer students and their families can be very different from the dominant norms of the new community, resulting in misalignments that constitute a persistent challenge. In addition, the process of arriving can exacerbate stress. Entering a new school or classroom means situating oneself within a new context of language, culture, community, and shifting personal identities. This transition shock contributes to a sense of diminished power. In serving these students, we can't afford to leave transition shock out of our conversations about trauma. We must not only stitch together pieces of culturally responsive practice and trauma-informed care but also become practitioners of stress-mitigating strategies that empower newcomer students. We must focus instruction on our students' unique identities. We must restore their power. In Restoring Students' Innate Power, newcomer educator and cultural competency expert Louise El Yaafouri presents * An understanding of transition shock and how stress and trauma affect recent arrivers. * The four pillars of transition shock and how they affect learning. * How students see themselves and how the cultural aspects of their identities inform teachers' work in mitigating transition shock. * How social-emotional learning links to trauma-informed practice. This book isn't exclusively about trauma; it's about restoring power. The distinction is critical. Focusing on the trauma or traumatic event roots us in the past. Restoration of power moves us forward.
Download or read book Understanding and Healing Emotional Trauma written by Daniela F. Sieff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and Healing Emotional Trauma is an interdisciplinary book which explores our current understanding of the forces involved in both the creation and healing of emotional trauma. Through engaging conversations with pioneering clinicians and researchers, Daniela F. Sieff offers accessible yet substantial answers to questions such as: What is emotional trauma? What are the causes? What are its consequences? What does it mean to heal emotional trauma? and How can healing be achieved? These questions are addressed through three interrelated perspectives: psychotherapy, neurobiology and evolution. Psychotherapeutic perspectives take us inside the world of the unconscious mind and body to illuminate how emotional trauma distorts our relationships with ourselves and with other people (Donald Kalsched, Bruce Lloyd, Tina Stromsted, Marion Woodman). Neurobiological perspectives explore how trauma impacts the systems that mediate our emotional lives and well-being (Ellert Nijenhuis, Allan Schore, Daniel Siegel). And evolutionary perspectives contextualise emotional trauma in terms of the legacy we have inherited from our distant ancestors (James Chisholm, Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, Randolph Nesse). Transforming lives affected by emotional trauma is possible, but it can be a difficult process. The insights shared in these lively and informative conversations can support and facilitate that process.This book will therefore be a valuable resource for psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals in practice and training, and also for members of the general public who are endeavouring to find ways through their own emotional trauma. In addition, because emotional trauma often has its roots in childhood, this book will also be of interest and value to parents, teachers and anyone concerned with the care of children.
