Stress Disorder

Life can change in a heartbeat. And recovery from trauma is possible. On Halloween night 1985, Susan Williams’ life changed forever when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, was ambushed and killed. This compelling story of Susan’s (and her family’s) loss and the road to recovery from trauma provides hope and practical guidance for others whose lives have been touched by violence and loss.

What Can I Do About Me? is a compassionate, trauma-sensitive guide designed for individuals grappling with the pain of sexual betrayal.

A new, comprehensive approach to help you identify, challenge, and overcome all types of worry. This empowering seven-step program, includes practical, easy-to-follow advice and techniques.

WINNER OF THE 2024 BRONZE GLOBAL PUBLISHING AWARD for the Category Psychology & Counseling Written by a former stress head who knows first-hand how to navigate the maze of overthinking and emerge victorious, this revolutionary book presents hard-won practical advice from Nikki Goldstein, an AWARD WINNING ex-Vogue and Elle health journalist who coined the term "underthinking" (a clever, easy, Zen-like mental health hack) to re-engineer her overthinking. Underthinking is the exact opposite of overthinking. Goldstein has distilled tried-and-tested therapeutic tools, such as Cognitive Behavior ...

If you like to solve mysteries, then Bill's situation is a mystery you may enjoy trying to solve. If you read for detail and look for the nuances that create the story, then Bill's story is for you. Bill, once a top one percenter, extremely smart, highly decorated Marine Corps Major, is now a highly damaged disabled vet suffering severe PTSD. He was advised by his doctors and his mentor to get away from the noise of people, like taking a quiet walk in the woods. Bill took their advice, but what he found in the woods was, well, a perfect hallucination... or?

From pioneering therapist Cathy A. Malchiodi, this book synthesizes the breadth of research on trauma and the brain and presents an innovative framework for treating trauma through the expressive arts.

Dive into the enthralling universe of the "Mind-Gut Connection," where you will unearth the hidden links between your diet, your gut health, and the profound impact they have on cognitive function. Allow yourself to be enveloped in a fascinating journey through the depths of your own body, down pathways science has only recently begun to chart. In the opening chapter, "The Gut-Brain Axis An Overview," you're equipped with foundational knowledge, setting the stage for a grand adventure within. Here, the intricate relationship that intertwines the visceral with the cerebral is deftly unveiled...

The Trouble with Trauma is the story of how the idea of psychological trauma appeals to the human mind. Trauma impacts many people psychologically, but the evidence on the long-term physical effect is incomplete. Theories that psychological trauma can permanently damage your brain, cause physical disease, and change your essential character have become staples of human thought worldwide.

Written by Dr. Kate Truitt, a psychologist, neuroscientist, and trauma expert, Healing in Your Hands is the first book of its kind to integrate the neuroscience of trauma with cutting-edge research on self-havening—a groundbreaking technique that draws on the power of mindful touch to heal even the most profound traumatic stress. It weaves together powerful client stories, insights from the field of neuroscience, and personalized havening practices to create a complete self-healing program that anyone can use.

By listening to this book, you’ll discover how to deal with your fears, overcome negative thoughts, relieve stress, and stop your overthinking for good. What you should expect throughout the journey of practicing the techniques and strategies in this book is to be aware of where your mental chatter comes from, and how to address it.

Discover the Key to Unlocking Your Full Potential with ADHD Simplify Task Management: Discover easy-to-follow methods that break down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps, making even the most daunting chores feel achievable.

The percentage of adolescents who suffer from significant anxiety is currently close to one-third, and this number has been steadily rising over the past few years. The experience of living with anxiety can make a teen feel cut off from others and frightened.

Millions of us are desperately trying to rewrite our past by unconsciously repeating it—unknowingly reenacting the traumatic events in our lives in an effort to complete unfinished business or undo what was done to us. These unconscious efforts to undo trauma only bring more pain, more disappointment, and more psychological damage. In Put Your Past in the Past, renowned psychotherapist Beverly Engel offers the first accessible and comprehensive book on emotional reenactments.

I’m so happy I discovered this sleep hack. It’s honestly made falling asleep infinitely easier. Knowing that many others have insomnia, high-stress levels, and blood pressure, I thought I would compose my favorite natural white noises and sounds that have helped me personally, and share them with you. I’m confident it will help you, too.

Unlock holistic health and mental clarity by transforming your life with the power of your vagus nerve—especially if you’ve tried everything else without success! Do you suffer from PTSD? Are you exhausted from battling chronic stress and anxiety without finding lasting relief? Are you overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and uncertain about what works? Are you searching for a natural, science-backed solution that seamlessly fits your busy lifestyle? You're not alone if you answered "yes" to any of these questions. Many people face these same challenges, but there is a path to change.

In Achilles in Vietnam, Dr. Jonathan Shay used the story of the Iliad as a prism through which to examine how ancient and modern wars have battered the psychology of the men who fight. Now he turns his attention to the Odyssey, the story of a soldier's homecoming, to illuminate the real problems faced by combat veterans reentering civilian society. The Odyssey, Shay argues, offers explicit portrayals of behavior common among returning soldiers in our own culture: danger-seeking, womanizing, explosive violence, drug abuse, visitation by the dead, obsession, vagrancy and homelessness.

It's never too late to chase your dreams: Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was 49-years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn't know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, she found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. In her memoir, Sweeney shares how she overcame emotional and physical challenges to finish the race and come back from the brink.

Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga is a book for survivors, clinicians, and yoga instructors who are interested in mind/body healing. It introduces trauma-sensitive yoga, a modified approach to yoga developed in collaboration between yoga teachers and clinicians at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute, led by yoga teacher David Emerson, along with medical doctor Bessel van der Kolk.

This book provides definitions and real-life examples of complex PTSD and complex secondary PTSD (seen in a rapidly rising number of spouses and children), and the problems that arise when untreated. Arsenal of Hope aims to help soldiers, first responders, their families, and civilians with trauma - including those dealing with COVID-19 chaos or death.

Inspired by his work with military veterans, sleep expert Charlie Morley explores how to combat the harmful effects of stress and trauma in order to achieve restful sleep and healing dreams. This guide shares more than 20 body, breath, sleep, and dreaming techniques, all proven to help reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, integrate nightmares, increase your energy, and transform your relationship with sleep.