Relationship Trauma

Sacred Sex Ed is the sex education you never had, but that we all desperately need; a sex education that is empowering, honest, and pleasure-based. It is the pathway to a future in which we feel empowered by our desires, rather than a slave to them; in which we feel celebratory of our nakedness and vulnerability. Sacred Sex Ed is creating a world where we can openly and emphatically talk about the energy and acts that brought us into it. This book is an ally in reclaiming the most powerful energy in your body by inviting you to: Illuminate your shadows. Acknowledge the patterns, authorities...

Understanding your emotional and relational dynamics can be daunting, especially when trauma overshadows your journey to happiness. But what if you had a roadmap that could guide you toward healing and connection? Attachment Styles offers you this roadmap, delivering transformative insights based on cutting-edge attachment theory without the usual jargon.

In this stirring follow-up to the award-winning Fostering Resilient Learners, Kristin Van Marter Souers and Pete Hall take you to the next level of trauma-invested practice. To get there, they explain, educators need to build a nest—a positive learning environment shaped by three new Rs of education: relationship, responsibility, and regulation. Educators have a unique opportunity to influence students' learning, attitudes, and futures. This audiobook will invigorate your practice and equip you to empower those you serve, whatever their personal histories.

Imagine, if you will, a disease - one that has only subtle outward symptoms but can hijack your entire body without notice; one that transfers easily between parent and child; one that can last a lifetime if untreated. According to Dr. Paul Conti, this is exactly how society should conceptualize trauma: as an out-of-control epidemic with a potentially fatal prognosis. In Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, Dr. Conti examines the most recent research, clinical best practices, and dozens of real-life stories to present a deeper, richer, and more urgent view of trauma.

Talk to Me like I'm Someone You Love is a brilliant interactive relationship tool that can help couples stop arguing and begin healing. This revised edition features two new sections - one on making love and another on deepening trust - containing more than 25 new "flash cards for real life", statements that hold the power to express what we wish we could say to the person we love but for which we can't find either the right words or the right tone in which to say them.

Making Your Crazy Work for You adopts the irrelationship model to present a step-by-step program for self-understanding and catalyzing change. Our "crazy" refers to our unique reaction to our own pain, fear, and anxiety brought on by isolation from others and ourselves. This unrecognized isolation can occur even when we are surrounded by other people in our daily lives. However, by learning to listen to our craziness, we can use it as a tool for ending isolation and opening up to love.

Reparenting Your Inner Child: Heal from Childhood Emotional Neglect and Build the Secure Life You Deserve Break Free from the Past, Heal Your Inner Child, and Step into Emotional Freedom Were you raised by emotionally immature parents who failed to meet your emotional needs? Do you struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or difficulty forming healthy relationships? If so, your inner child may still be carrying wounds from the past—and it’s time to start healing. Reparenting Your Inner Child is a powerful guide that helps you identify the lasting effects of childhood emotional neglect...

If you find yourself struggling to let go after a relationship ends, or you keep hitting the same wall in dating and relationships with emotionally unavailable people, this is not a sign that you are broken. It is a sign that somewhere along the way, you learned to sacrifice yourself in order to be loved. In Becoming the One, spiritual leader and visionary founder of the Rising Woman community Sheleana Aiyana offers a road map for transforming your relationship patterns to end the cycle of self-abandonment and move into the light of self-discovery.

The secret to healing emotional wounds from your past is reconnecting with your inner child. Discover how to nurture this essential relationship... If you've experienced persistent anxiety, self-doubt, struggles with intimacy, or harmful emotional patterns you can't break, you've probably wondered if your childhood experiences might be the cause. Perhaps you've tried various approaches to ease the lingering sadness or emptiness, yet find yourself longing for a solution that truly works. You might even think that carrying these emotional burdens is simply part of life, something you'll just ...

Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them - in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean - and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no", and be assertive without offending others? Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world.

Trauma does not just happen to a few unlucky people; it is the bedrock of our psychology. Death and illness touch us all, but even the everyday sufferings of loneliness and fear are traumatic. In The Trauma of Everyday Life renowned psychiatrist and author of Thoughts Without a Thinker, Mark Epstein uncovers the transformational potential of trauma, revealing how it can be used for the mind's own development. Western psychology teaches that if we understand the cause of trauma, we might move past it while many drawn to Eastern practices see meditation as a means of rising above, or distancing themselves from, their most difficult emotions.

IF YOU’RE FEELING TRAPPED, MANIPULATED, AND EMOTIONALLY DRAINED BY TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS… Then it’s time to uncover the path to freedom and healing! Do you constantly doubt your self-worth due to a narcissistic partner or family member? Are you struggling to heal from the emotional scars left by toxic relationships? Do you feel isolated and unsupported, and long for understanding and a way to reclaim your life? If you said yes to any of these questions, then “Healing Beyond Hurt: A Self-Help Guide for Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships” can help! Narcissistic ...

This powerful two-in-one resource serves as your step-by-step companion through the emotional healing journey. Inside, you’ll learn how to navigate the impact of trauma, recognize the hidden patterns behind your behavior, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that have felt lost, ignored, or wounded.

For the past decade, author Tian Dayton has been researching trauma and addiction, and how psychodrama (or sociometry group psychotherapy) can be used in their treatment. This latest book identifies the interconnection of trauma and addictive behavior, and shows why they can become an unending cycle. This groundbreaking audiobook offers listeners effective ways to work through their traumas in order to heal their addictions and their predilection toward what clinicians call self-medicating.

Haunted by the ghosts of toxic relationships? Struggling with a crippling emotional hangover after escaping narcissistic abuse or manipulation? You are not alone. The stark reality is that toxic relationships can do more than just leave emotional scars—they can fundamentally alter your perception of love, trust, and self-worth. The solution? Arm yourself with the tools, strategies, and insights to heal, reclaim your autonomy, and build relationships that celebrate your true self.

Are you thriving in your relationship, or merely surviving? Are you the victim of constant manipulation, gaslighting, and deception at the hands of your partner? Do you find yourself constantly making excuses for your partner's abusive behavior? If you feel trapped in a relationship with someone who displays narcissistic or psychopathic behavior, you may be experiencing a trauma bond—a powerful connection you've developed with your abuser. It's important to remember that you're not alone and it's not your fault.

You loved them deeply. You waited. You stayed. But they didn’t even try. This book is for the quiet hearts — the ones who kept giving, even when love wasn’t returned. It’s for the ones who confused distance with mystery, silence with depth, and absence with love. I Loved You More, But You Didn’t Even Try is not just a breakup book. It’s a journey back to yourself. Through raw reflections and healing prose, Sienna Thorne walks with you through the pain of one-sided love — and shows you how to stop begging for effort, start reclaiming your worth, and finally love yourself the ...

If you’re looking to heal your anxious attachment style, this book is for you. Needy No More is packed with 300+ pages of: Practical advice from a seasoned attachment expert. Author and anxious attachment style coach Chris Rackliffe has spent thousands of hours working with clients on five continents to help them heal and grow more secure. His expertise will guide you to heal your core wounds and finally break the cycle of anxious attachment. Once and for all. Empowering personal stories and insightful anecdotes. Rackliffe dives deep into his own traumas and how he was able to move ...

Break Free from Trauma and Codependency: Transform Your Relationship Today! Are you and your partner struggling with different bonding and attachment styles, feeling trapped in cycles of conflict and withdrawal? You're not alone. Many couples face challenges rooted in trauma and codependency, which can hinder emotional intimacy and communication. Breaking The Trauma Bond: How Couples Build Long-Lasting Relationships Free from Codependency and Anxiety offers a transformative journey towards healing and strengthening your relationship. Understand Trauma and Attachment Styles: Gain insights ...

How to Stop Being Toxic: Break Free, Repair, and Grow Are you tired of feeling stuck in toxic patterns, struggling with relationships, or holding onto habits that no longer serve you? This book is your ultimate guide to real, lasting change. No one is born toxic. These behaviors often come from pain, stress, or learned habits. The good news? You don’t have to stay this way. With this book, you’ll uncover the roots of your toxic patterns and discover practical, proven strategies to turn your life around—one step at a time. What makes this book different? It’s not another vague self-...