Mental Trauma

The depth or imaginal psychotherapy is highly effective in treating and assessing adult survivors of childhood abuse. Specifically, interventions that use dreams, symbols, and metaphor, as well as expressive art techniques, are deemed especially valuable as they address dissociative changes. By assessing specific depth psychological aspects of the individual’s shattered sense of self, a more focused and efficient treatment plan can be created sooner in the course of therapy. Discover more with Brain Healing and Trauma.

Traumatic events can leave mental and physical scars - but these scars don’t have to define us. Heal the Body, Heal the Mind takes trauma survivors on a supportive and healing journey toward well-being. By practicing the somatic exercises and mind-body interventions in this compassionate guide, readers will learn to move past difficult experiences, restore their relationships, and cultivate spiritual awareness.

In a society that values independence, self-preservation, and individualistic thinking, we are missing the key to fulfillment: Connection through attachment. Simply, attachment is the way that we connect to each other. Without attachment, people feel alone to deal with challenges they face, which leads to distress, dysfunction, and mental health disorders. Improve your client's relationships by teaching them strategies to feel more connected reestablish trust, and restore positive emotions..

Lauren’s life story is a raw and gripping journey through the darker side of human experience. With the false freedom of quick cash and the harsh reality of hitting rock bottom, Lauren's quest for independence and survival is both intense and inspiring. When adversity strikes, she reaches out for help but encounters predators at every turn, each encounter shaping her understanding of herself and the world. Reflecting on her troubled childhood in a small town, Lauren's narrative captures the delicate balance between innocence and exploitation, strength and vulnerability. Through vivid and ...

This audiobook discusses the unethical nature of the studies in the context of recent research on trauma and offers a specific and direct psychological message, proposing to finally close the door on the language side of these chimpanzee studies.

Practicing medicine is traumatic: coping with the death of a patient, sharing a life-changing diagnosis, grieving futility in the face of a no-win situation. The emotional burden placed on doctors, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners is profound...and yet their suffering is often displaced, dismissed, or unrecognized. Here, Rachel Jones breaks the silence, daring to imagine a future where every healthcare worker is provided with the right tools to process grief, the space to integrate trauma, and--most importantly--the knowledge that they’re not alone.

Words Heal uses self-guided imagery, expressive writing therapy, and journaling to work with those recovering from or living with a range of tough personal challenges, or who struggle with discouraging health issues, chronic illness, traumas, distress, poor quality of life, negativity and adverse situations, and would like to have a better attitude, a better quality of life, a more joyful life, and develop a positive attitude all in the privacy of their own space at their own pace.

Until recently, the field of medicine and psychology has focused on the negative outcome of trauma and its symptoms, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric diagnoses. However, there is another outcome: people can transform and thrive following traumatic experiences. This is called posttraumatic growth. The Unexpected Gift of Trauma presents a five-stage model, with guidance for people to develop coping skills and resilience and to achieve posttraumatic growth.

Are you struggling to remember the power you hold within? Is your past playing games with your mind? Do you feel incomplete, a void inside? For the author, she experienced an all-encompassing darkness and feelings of unworthiness that seemed impossible to escape. Each day was a battle, with the haunting thought that dying might be the only way out. Yet, in the midst of pain, a glimmer of hope emerged. Through the transformative practices of spirituality and self-help techniques, healing and wholeness were found. She shares her story, personal struggles, realizations, and how she integrated ...

Introducing "Healing After Disaster" - the ultimate guide to conquering trauma and stress. Are you struggling after experiencing a disaster? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Do you wish there was a way to move on from the traumatic events and find peace again? If so, this eBook is perfect for you. Starting with Chapter One, "Understanding Trauma and Stress Related to Disasters," you'll learn what trauma is and how it affects your body and mind. The eBook then delves into the importance of mental health in disaster recovery, providing coping techniques, addressing mental ...

Trauma Stories: Discovering Strength Through Our Vulnerabilities is a collection of true stories coupled with actionable steps that will help individuals, who have experienced hopelessness and despair, find a safe space to process their internal chaos. They will learn how the implementation of different trauma modalities such as EMDR therapy can help the mind and body feel a sense of safety and reconnection.

Do you feel rejection more deeply than others seem to? For millions of women, the sting of rejection isn't just uncomfortable—it's devastating. A canceled plan feels like betrayal. Constructive feedback feels like character assassination. An unreturned text message can spiral into days of rumination and self-doubt. If you've spent your life being told you're "too sensitive" or need to "toughen up," you're not alone. You may be experiencing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)—an intense emotional response to perceived or actual rejection that affects women in unique and profound ways. In...

In this audiobook, you will learn about the process of resolving trauma and how to restore your mind, body and spirit to bring it to a place of wholeness. It will teach you tools that will help you bring back that inner child—the one who is playful and carefree, but also strong and resilient.

In stories of love and loss, of trauma and hope, told from care homes, living rooms, classrooms and kitchens, All the Lonely People is an intimate portrait of loneliness. Over countless cups of tea, psychologist Dr Sam Carr has collected hours of conversations with people young and old, including single parents, carers, teenagers and the bereaved, and found that while each of their stories is utterly unique, they are all born out of the same desire for human connection.

**Book Description:** Unlock the transformative power of self-love with *Love Yourself First 2*—a compelling collection by 16 inspiring authors who have journeyed through personal struggles to find true self-care. In today's fast-paced world, where mental health and wellness are more important than ever, this empowering book offers real stories and practical advice for overcoming life's challenges. From battling anxiety and self-doubt to embracing self-compassion and inner peace, *Love Yourself First 2* is your ultimate guide to reclaiming your worth. Whether you're seeking tips on ...

I'm Gretchen Carlson, and while I'm not a medical doctor, I am someone who has suffered from PTSD and has been able to overcome the debilitating symptoms by using the strategies I've provided in this book. This book is a product of passion, driven by my desire to share insights and extend support to others!

Trauma, the nation's epidemic, and mainstream culture's hot topic. Our Broken Brains: The Human Condition highlights modern-day trauma therapy alongside real-life stories of the complexities of psychological trauma. Within a traumatic experience, the human brain becomes physiologically damaged, leaving one underdeveloped, bruised, hijacked, and deficient, creating a hostile mental pathology to future events. This book will guide you to heal from traumas' brokenness and expand your mission of constructing a healthy self and space for wellness.

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, overwhelmed with questions about your life, your relationships, and how much you truly value yourself? If you've ever felt stuck in negative cycles or disconnected from your true self, know that you're not alone. This book was written for those seeking answers and true happiness. And if you're curious to know how, then continue reading to uncover more. Our inner child holds the key to our emotional well-being, yet so many of us walk through life carrying the heavy burden of our past traumas.

From battling a devastating childhood illness to unearthing untold trauma, this healing memoir is one of resilience and transformation.

In the last decade, contemporary psychoanalysis and empirical research have expanded the literature on epigenetics and what is called 'intergenerational transmission of trauma', referring to the way trauma is transmitted from generation to generation and held in our minds and bodies, sometimes in uncanny ways. Emotional Inheritance describes the many ways in which we can identify the ghosts of the past that hold us back and interfere with our lives.