Stress Trauma

With Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong, Dr. McDonald overturns the misconceptions about trauma with the latest evidence from neuroscience and psychology—and shares tested practices and tools to help you work with your body’s coping mechanisms to accelerate healing.

A new model of therapeutic action, one that heals trauma and dissociation, is overtaking the mental-health field. It is not just trauma, but the dissociation of the self, that causes emotional pain and difficulties in functioning. This book discusses how people are universally subject to trauma, what trauma is, and how to understand and work with normative as well as extreme dissociation. In this new model, the client and the practitioner are both traumatized and flawed human beings who affect each other in the mutual process that the promotes the healing of the client-psychotherapy.

In Trauma and Memory, best-selling author Dr. Peter Levine (creator of the Somatic Experiencing approach) tackles one of the most difficult and controversial questions of PTSD/trauma therapy: Can we trust our memories? While some argue that traumatic memories are unreliable and not useful, others insist that we absolutely must rely on memory to make sense of past experience. Dr. Levine suggests that there are elements of truth in both camps.

A body-focused, trauma-informed art therapy that will appeal to art therapists, somatic experiencing practitioners, bodyworkers, artists, and mental health professionals

PTSD is a debilitating condition that can occur after exposure to a terrifying event. Whatever their origins, your symptoms may be getting in the way of you living your life. In The PTSD Workbook, Third Edition, psychologists and trauma experts Mary Beth Williams and Soili Poijula outline techniques used by PTSD experts from around the world to conquer distressing trauma-related symptoms. You'll learn how to move past the trauma you've experienced and manage symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, and flashbacks.

I have been searching for answers for quite some time, because I have had a persistent feeling that despite all of our exhorting of one another and all of our efforts to improve our situation on this planet, there has been something underlying that would explain why we have not been very successful. When I came across the information that the development of most of our brains has been becoming increasingly abnormal, imbalanced and dominated by the part of our brain referred to as our Reptilian brain stem, I was impacted by the realization that here was the explanation I had been seeking. ...

If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic event, you know the devastating impact it can have on your life and your spirit. Life-threatening accidents, illnesses, assaults, abusive relationships—or a tragedy like 9/11—all can leave deep emotional wounds that persist long after physical scars have healed. Survivors become “invisible heroes,” courageously struggling to lead normal lives in spite of symptoms so baffling and disturbing that they sometimes doubt their own sanity.

Are you tired of wasting your time and energy worrying all the time? Do you see the irrationality of constant worrying, but you can't seem to stop doing it? Are you ready to learn how to deal with anxiety and depression without taking drugs? This audiobook will walk you through precisely why, how, and what you need to do to stop worrying and start living your life. Though stress is an inseparable part of our lives, we can easily manage it using simple strategies and techniques. All we need is the willingness to learn these techniques and the ability to take action.

While there are many different approaches to healing trauma, few offer a wide range of perspectives and options. With innovative insight into trauma-related difficulties, Jasmin Lee Cori helps you understand trauma and its devastating impacts. Complete with exercises, healing stories, points to remember, and resources, this is a perfect companion for anyone seeking to reclaim their life from the devastating impacts of trauma.

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.

Feeling stuck in a cycle of stress, anxiety, or emotional shutdown? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Your body is simply stuck in survival mode. But there’s a way out—and it starts with your vagus nerve. In Calm Switch, veteran counselor Patty Adams offers a practical, science-backed approach to calming your nervous system and reclaiming emotional balance. You’ll learn how to flip your body’s internal “calm switch” using simple, accessible techniques—no expensive equipment or complex routines required. This isn’t another mindfulness book. It’s a toolkit for ...

2 books in 1! Somatic Therapy for Beginners and Vagus Nerve Vitality combined into one book! Want to improve your gut health, reduce stress, alleviate chronic pain? Discover the transformative power of mind-body wellness with this guide, where somatic therapy meets vagus nerve care to help you achieve true mental and physical balance. "Revitalize Your Body: The Ultimate Guide to Somatic Therapy and Vagus Nerve Health" introduces practical, easy-to-follow techniques to help you reduce stress, relieve chronic discomfort, and build resilience through the powerful connection between body and ...

Parents, nurses, crisis workers and body workers, psychotherapists, and the everyday listener will benefit from the practices presented in this book. We Are All in Shock provides the tools for reclaiming complete well-being after overwhelming experiences of shock, whether caused by the massive sweep of current events such as the COVID-19 pandemic or a personal catastrophe. Dr. Mines redefines psychological trauma and revolutionizes the concept of self-care by identifying the true cause of anxiety.

Stress is consuming your life, doing more harm than you realize. Discover how somatic practices can offer relief and balance—in as little as 10 minutes a day! Imagine it's a regular Tuesday. You're at your desk, sifting through emails or tackling laundry! Suddenly, you notice your shoulders are tensed up, and there's a dull ache at the base of your neck. It's not just physical stress but past traumas making themselves known in subtle ways. You're not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, 76% of adults experience physical symptoms caused by stress.

🌟 Brand New 2025 Edition With 🎁 8 Exclusive Bonuses To Help You Access Inner Peace—Every Single Day 📘 115 Step-by-Step Illustrations & Free Guided Workbook By Bestselling Author and Somatic Expert Rose Kilian 💡 This Is Why You're Tired, Wired And Always On Alert ... And The Science-Backed 28-Day Reset That Helps Your Body Finally Feel Safe Again – Releasing Stored Stress, Easing Pain, And Regaining The Deep Inner Calm You’ve Been Seeking 🌿 Includes 38 Advanced Somatic Techniques, a Customizable 28-Day Plan, Free Downloadable Workbook, Guided Journaling, Progress ...

The #MeToo movement brought worldwide attention to sexual violence, but while the media focused on the fates of a few notorious predators who were put on trial, we heard far less about the outcomes of those trials for the survivors of their abuse. The conventional retributive process fails to serve most survivors; it was never designed for them. Renowned trauma expert Judith L. Herman argues that the first step toward a better form of justice is simply to ask survivors what would make things as right as possible for them.

Immerse yourself in self-discovery and personal growth, even if the concept of somatic therapy is brand new to you! Somatic therapy might just be the powerful holistic solution you've been searching for. It advocates awareness of the mind-body connection to promote overall mental health and well-being. In this life-changing guide, "Somatic Therapy for Beginners," you'll take the first step toward empowering discovery and transformative healing at your own pace.

The Secret to a Balanced Body and Mind: Unlock the Power of Somatics Discover how to transform your body and mind with Somatic Exercises for Beginners, a comprehensive guide designed to unlock the secrets of somatic movement for stress relief, improved posture, and emotional well-being—all in just 15 minutes a day! This book is perfect for anyone seeking a practical and accessible way to: Relieve chronic pain and muscle tension. Improve posture and body alignment. Increase flexibility, mobility, and coordination. Boost mindfulness and emotional resilience. Inside, you'll find step-by-step...

Handle Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, OCD, Trauma, Eating Disorders and other mental issues and unleash the power of dialectal behavior therapy to give you and your teen the tools for emotional success. Let's face it: Feelings of anger, sadness, fear, or irritation are acceptable and can frequently occur in life. There are times, though, when it might seem as your emotions are taking over and dragging you along with them. To make matters worse, these overwhelming emotions could impair your performance, cause issues in your relationships, prevent you from accomplishing your goals, ...

EMDR DEMYSTIFIED Discover a path to emotional freedom that can help you break free from anxiety and stress that past trauma has left behind—even if you’ve been struggling for years. Are you feeling overwhelmed by lingering anxiety from traumatic experiences? Have you tried various forms of therapy, only to find that nothing reaches the root of your emotional pain? If you’re searching for a holistic approach that offers lasting relief from trauma, there is hope. INTRODUCING EMDR DEMYSTIFIED: Safely transform your trauma, anxiety, & PTSD regardless of age, manage triggers and reclaim ...