Self Help Trauma

Leverage the cutting-edge scientific discovery of the polyvagal theory and unlock your body's natural self-healing capabilities with this definitive guide! If you are tired of having to deal with brain fogs, creative blocks, panic attacks, as well as other mental disorders, if you're sick of struggling with chronic illnesses with seemingly no end in sight, then you've come to the right place. The insights and practical advice contained in this guide will give you everything you need to apply the Polyvagal Theory in your daily life and work.

Anxiety can be an uncomfortable feeling. It is natural to want to make it STOP. The only problem is, trying to stop anxiety only makes it GROW. Too many people have fallen into the trap of trying to numb, distract from, or mask anxiety. Even self-proclaimed experts give advice on how to do this. They promise that this is the path towards peace. But, if you’ve tried these “quick fixes”, you know as well as I do that your body will fight you every step of the way. Why? Because you are trying to numb, distract from, or mask your internal alarm system that is fighting to protect you. It ...

A book to help women embrace their authentic self and reject all claims that contradict that powerful truth. The definition of beauty has confused women - both young and old - throughout the ages. So much so that it has led to depression, isolation, eating disorders, anger, and self-image obsessions that have prevented people from living their best life and drove others to the verge of suicide. The problem continues today. Have you ever been made to feel like you weren't good enough? Do you still struggle with those feelings today or with depression? If you were asked to describe yourself, ...

Are you or is someone you love facing a cancer diagnosis in the prime of life? You're not alone. The likelihood of developing cancer in one's lifetime is 1 in 2 for males and 1 in 3 for females, and the numbers are rising. A cancer diagnosis at any age is traumatic, but young to middle-aged adults who are often raising or planning for children, establishing careers, and getting on their financial feet face unique challenges. When cancer strikes, this group can become overwhelmed by navigating treatment options, mounting debt from medical bills, threats to fertility, and the necessity of ...

AMAZON BESTSELLER and #1 NEW RELEASE in 3 CATEGORIES! Dive deep into Elizabeth’s mind to experience how she released motherhood guilt. Gone were the hopeless days detailed in her bestseller, From the Shadows, when she imagined her family would be better off without her. Still, she couldn't shake the belief her greatest fear had come true: she had betrayed her children. She found comfort pouring her heartache into the poetry of Escaping the Shadows, but it wasn’t enough. She needed to let go of striving to be the perfect mother and blaming her mom for failing her. Much to her surprise, ...

At school you were probably taught that our nervous system allows us to stimulate the voluntary and involuntary activities of our psychophysical apparatus; but know that it also has another significant function which is that of self-healing. Ask yourself this question: where did all the pains you experienced during your life originate from? From your mind, or rather from your brain! Well, know that there are some very simple exercises that allow the training of our vagus nerve with the aim of helping the nervous system to heal any kind of ailment.

If you feel unhappiness all the time, then this book is for you. Happiness is the inner feeling which should be independent of any person. It's the plant that grows with others, but its roots can only nourish within us. The roots of happiness are the most significant place in the 21st century. When we are not delighted, we may be neutral, but agony is something the real unhappiness. We are downhearted because we don't get the desired results in life. Some are unhappy because they don't have enough money. Some are unhappy about not having babies. We all have our causes for unhappiness. From ...

“Suck it up.”Those words empowered and encouraged me as a boy. They injured me as a man. When we talk about pain, we first think of physical pain from injury or accident. There is a masculine, internal block on the notion of our emotions or feelings being hurt. How could they be, we’re men after all! That was my stubborn mindset for years until I realized that my unresolved pain had devastated most of my adult life and held a lasting effect on me. Once I dropped the macho facade, God showed me how to get free from the stranglehold of what living a life of hurt and hate had caused. I ...

Her mother was raped. This is how Melanie was born. For years, the sight of Melanie's face reminded her mother of the sexual assault, so Melanie herself was verbally and physically abused through childhood. But Melanie's obligation was to love and honor her mother, she told herself. This is what Melanie believed as a Christian, and it's what she believed even more so after converting to Islam. In the Qur'an, God commanded, "Reverence the wombs that bore you." But what if those wombs broke you, and incited deep emotional trauma? What then? In this groundbreaking book about healing from ...

Let’s talk about your vagus nerve, a large branching nerve that connects your brain to all of your major organs. It transmits information in both directions, so both your brain’s orders and your organs’ reports to the brain go through the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is responsible for calming you down after a stressful situation, controlling the inflammation levels in your body, regulating your digestion, and much more. As you see, a lot can go wrong in your body if the vagus nerve is somehow blocked or not active enough.

Ever since the polyvagal theory was developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, this breakthrough has taken the world of clinical and therapeutic medicine by storm. This groundbreaking discovery is drawing back the curtain on how the autonomic nervous system controls our physical responses and emotional reactions, many of which are extremely primal and were developed as protective and defense mechanisms early in our evolution.

What if your greatest challenges could become your greatest strengths? Life has a way of knocking us down — sometimes lightly, sometimes with a force so brutal we wonder if we’ll ever rise again. But what if the very falls that leave us broken also contain the seeds of our greatest transformation? In Victory in Every Fall, Kurt Warner, LMSW, draws inspiration from the Greek myth of Antaeus — a giant who gained strength each time he touched the earth. Like Antaeus, Warner shows us that every time life knocks us down, we have the opportunity to rise even stronger. Through five deeply ...

Need inspiration to silence your inner critic and recognize your worth? This empowering book offers daily affirmations to uplift and encourage black women. Each page features simple, yet powerful, affirmations to inspire self-love, confidence, resilience and inner strength. In Positive Affirmations to Inspire Self Healing for Black Women, readers will gain: A collection of over 300 positive, motivational affirmations specifically for black women Encouraging reminders to recognize their worth and beauty Inspiration to overcome self-doubt, embrace their power, and heal from trauma Boosted ...

AMAZON BESTSELLER and #1 NEW RELEASE in 3 CATEGORIES! A stirring and powerful telling of self-acceptance. Grieve stolen innocence and embrace tender mercies for motherly imperfections until you’re wrapped in inspirational comfort and healing. In Elizabeth Onyeabor’s follow-up to her bestselling From the Shadows, you’ll immerse in both beautiful and intense imagery mixed with genuine messages of self-compassion and acceptance. Invite your inner child to unchain shame, break free of Guiltyland, and play in peace.

This book provides a narrative of the author's journey as a bereaved mother in the wake of her son’s transition. If you are a bereaved parent you will most likely see yourself in these pages. If you know someone who has experienced tragic loss then these words will help you understand them. The loss of a child is different than other losses. There is a very real biological phenomena that accompanies grief of a parent who has lost their child. The trauma experienced is not only mental- emotional it is physical as well. Science has established that the DNA of our cells carry genetic ...

Experiences like trauma and abuse can have everlasting effects on a person’s mental health and finding a starting point in addressing it can become challenging. This book is a guide, a resource to help you on your healing journey.

The vagus nerve is an essential part of our bodies, responsible for key functions which we depend on to survive. It links our respiratory systems, digestive systems, and even our brains, and if this nerve is unhealthy, it can have drastic impacts on our bodies. This book uncovers the secrets of the vagus nerve, arming you with the knowledge you need to understand this vital part of the body.

What does science say about vagus nerve health and its connection to health and disease? How can you restore the function of the vagus nerve? Are there any dos and don’ts you should be aware of as you work on restoring the functioning of the vagus nerve? What methods can you use to activate, unblock, and restore the functioning of your vagus nerve? If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you, so keep listening, as it covers the ins and outs of vagus nerve stimulation to help you enjoy all the benefits that come with an optimally functioning vagus nerve.

Tips to lift your mood during the holiday season 12 days of actions to help the subconscious mind move through the holiday season in a more cheerful and happy light.