Stress Trauma

Learn the accessible and deeply compassionate practices for healing trauma, known as the Five Strengths of applied Zen Buddhism. More than a philosophy, these body-based practices are backed by modern neuroscience research, and they can be applied by anyone suffering from trauma to begin experiencing relief.

The vagus nerve allows our brains to receive information concerning many different bodily functions, and it can affect many different areas of the body, including one’s voice. This is one of the first symptoms of vagus nerve disorder. The nerve can affect us to the point of causing issues such as obesity, chronic health problems, and even mood disorders. Also, overthinking is irritating to the mind and can result in serious consequences to the well-being of an individual.

Do you feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from your body, no matter how much therapy, journaling, or self-work you’ve done You’re not broken. Your body is trying to protect you. Rooted in the science of Somatic Therapy, this workbook offers over 101 plus scientifically proven exercises, short, intentional techniques, and practices that help you release stress, regulate your emotions, and rewire your relationship with your body.

This transformative guide uncovers effective practices to free you from tension and foster lasting change for a more peaceful life. If you've been struggling with stress, trauma, or anxiety despite talk therapy, you're not alone. Many individuals carry unprocessed emotions in their bodies, leading to exhaustion and disconnection. Somatic therapy revolutionizes how we approach these issues by highlighting the vital connection between body and mind.

We need to save our children! According to an article in the National Institutes of Health, "The family stress elicited by the COVID-19 shutdown is a particular concern because adverse early life trauma is linked to mental health issues as an adult. There is early evidence that children ages 6 to 18 years of age experienced a significant increase in their expression of “clinginess, irritability, and fear” during the early pandemic school shutdowns. These emotions associated with anxiety may have a negative impact on the family unit, which was already stressed owing to the pandemic." ...

Trauma. In our modern world, it's a challenge to escape from the horrors we witnessed. Soldiers are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.) struggling to survive on the street. Some become opioid addicts feeling as if there is no hope left. There are survivors of types of mass shootings. Countless millions suffer at the hands of loved ones. Chaos has become a part of everyday life for all of us. We as soldiers should be able to come home to heal from war, but we find ourselves on a whole new battlefield. The challenge with this new battlefield, is it brings new and old ...

If past trauma is still affecting your decisions, relationships, and feelings, let this be your guide to freedom. From the best-selling publishers – LearnWell – comes the ultimate companion for everyone wanting to heal from past trauma. In a highly practical and relatable book, co-author Greg Sara shares his own trauma story and the exact steps he took to find healing, including therapy and lifestyle adjustments. Learn from his experiences, trials and errors, and emotional hurdles to pave your own path to freedom, hope, joy, and love.

Break free from complex PTSD and explore critical links between trauma, the brain, and the body. A carefully curated collection of scientific insights, best practices, and shared experiences, Dr. Lockhart radiates empathy and resilience. She illuminates a gentle path for trauma survivors, especially veterans and women.

Achieve a stress-free, productive life within weeks, even if you've tried everything before and felt overwhelmed!Are you constantly juggling a heavy workload, struggling to disconnect from your job, and finding it impossible to maintain a work-life balance? Does the pressure of high-stakes decisions and the weight of imposter syndrome leave you drained? You're not alone. Many professionals face these challenges daily, but the good news is that you don't have to let stress control your life. The truth is, managing stress effectively doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. With the ...

Do you feel restless when life finally slows down? Does calm feel unfamiliar, even uncomfortable? Unlearning Survival Mode is a powerful guide for women who’ve lived in constant hypervigilance—navigating trauma, burnout, people-pleasing, or emotional chaos—and are finally ready to feel safe in a life that’s peaceful. If your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight mode… If you struggle to rest, trust, or fully exhale… If you’ve spent years surviving instead of living… This book is for you. Inside, you’ll learn: How trauma hardwires the body to expect danger, even in ...

Healing the Deepest Wounds is the go-to resource for those who accompany a woman or a man in the process of healing from the wounds of abortion. For those hoping to support someone who suffers from the wounds of abortion, this book offers practical insights for both emotional and spiritual healing. It is especially helpful for priests, pastors and counselors. “What impressed me most about Fr. Cameron’s work is his reminder to women and men involved in the abortion of their child that they are called to holiness. There is hope for them. This work is written with compassion and mercy, ...

Are you a forgotten trauma survivor? Could hidden wounds from early naCCT be causing problems today? Even if your parents meant well? Even if you were also physically abused? Here are down-to-earth naCCT survivor stories you can relate to; strategies for identifying, handling, and de-activating subtle people-triggers and hard-to-recognize naCCT flashbacks; practical guidance and non-pathologizing support grounded in neurobiological trauma research; and a toolkit of empowering information, actionable exercises, checklists, and self-talk scripts.

Healing Sex is the encouraging, sex-positive guide for all women survivors of sexual assault- heterosexual, bisexual, lesbian, coupled, and single - who want to delight in their own sexuality. While most books on the topic broach sexuality to reassure women that it's all right to say "no" to unwanted sex, Healing Sex encourages women to learn how to say "yes" - to their own desires and on their own terms.

When neuroscientist Stephanie Mines started practicing the hands-on healing Art of Compassion, she began to unravel the mystery of trauma and the secret to resilience. As a survivor of early childhood abuse, police brutality as a social justice activist, and a series of dysfunctional and abusive relationships, Mines was profoundly curious about how the human nervous system finds resilience despite the cumulative burden of chronic stress and traumatic life events. While earning her doctorate in neuropsychology, she met Mary Iino Burmeister, master of the Art of Compassion, or Jin Shin Jyutsu.

Let’s Take The Crap Out of Psychotherapy (Paperback – March 3, 2025) by Yildiz Sethi is a groundbreaking guide that challenges the current state of the mental health industry. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy, education, and counselling, Yildiz exposes the myths and misinformation that have kept people trapped in ineffective systems of care for decades. This powerful modern therapy book uncovers practical methods for healing, new Healing Methods the deep-rooted alliance between the mental health profession and the pharmaceutical industry—a partnership that often...

Late one night, while Rebecca Fogg was alone in her apartment, her hand was partially amputated in an explosion. Quick thinking saved her life, but the journey to recovery would be a slow one. As the doctors rebuilt her hand, Rebecca (who also survived 9/11) began rebuilding her sense of self by studying the physical and psychological process of recovery.

Unlock the secret to profound peace in a chaotic world. "Beyond Control" offers a transformative journey for those trapped in anxiety and perfectionism, teaching the liberating art of surrender. Through practical exercises, inspiring stories, and evidence-based techniques, this illuminating guide helps readers release the exhausting grip of control to reveal unexpected joy and opportunities previously hidden from view. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's unpredictability, this book provides a clear path to not just survive uncertainty, but to thrive within it. Discover how ...

Contrary to what many people believe, we can recover from emotional trauma relatively quickly and completely on our own. Keep Pain in the Past explains a process that allows you to do most, if not all, of the recovery on your own. It will teach you the critical skill of treating psychological wounds and help you identify and face this pain and find closure on your own. Use Dr. Chris Cortman's easy-to-master method to remember, feel, express, release, and reframe the trauma that has been haunting you for years.

Many people believe grieving is only something we do when somebody we care about dies. But there are many other reasons why we grieve. Smaller but similarly serious sorrows can include the loss of a job, a broken relationship, unmet expectations, frustration or disappointment because of failure, and so much more. Two other subjects will also be discussed in this audiobook. The first relates to handling PTSD in your marital relationship. Another topic heavily emphasized in this audiobook, is what’s called “survivor’s guilt”.

The companion workbook to Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy—a practical guide to the 5 pillars of embodied IFS for trauma therapists, Somatic Experiencing™ practitioners, and mental health healers.