Healing Ptsd

Anxiety can escalate to another level. When a person is exposed to traumatic or negative events where they feel little or no control in the outcome, the anxiety can turn into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you have enough recurring events in your life that are traumatic, you may even be diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD).

Written by Twylia G. Reid, “BROKEN WINGS” is a true story of a mother’s unwavering love and courage for her son in the aftermath of a car accident. Main character, Mylon, was in all respects a bright young man on track towards the future he imagined when his life changed forever. Reid artfully describes the medical, emotional and spiritual difficulties of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor and his caregiver as she shares the pain of her son’s TBI diagnosis; and her commitment to support him through recovery and learning to live anew. She walks readers through accounts of ...

Leaving the battlefield is always hard…but it’s made easier when you have a girl at home. Haunted by the echoes of war, Chance Hart is back from Iraq and seeking refuge in the idyllic charm of Fern Hollow. With its quaint streets and warm-hearted community, Fern Hollow seems like the perfect place to work through the painful memories of his service. Until he meets the girl of his dreams. From the moment he meets Tasha Carson, he knows she's something special. She's a breath of fresh air in the cold recesses of his heart, and even his understanding that he's not ready for a relationship ...

Considering addiction through a trauma-informed lens, The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps offers an accessible, lyrical, and practical guide to Twelve-Step recovery that elevates a somatic approach rooted in healing, relationship, and Earth connection. Somatic and spiritual counselor, educator, and writer Nina Pick shows how addiction is rooted in survival strategies that protect us from overwhelmingly painful experiences.

Healing from posttraumatic stress isn’t easy. It takes courage, honesty, and determination. This is a journey forward with a poignant awareness of compassion and kindness, and with the healing of biology, mind, and soul. You’ll grow, and your spirit will expand. Dark Water: Healing from Stress after Trauma suggests that healing encompasses the whole person that is you. Paths toward healing run deeply through who you are and through your soul. This is a journey of many twists and turns, of infinite colors and hues, and of discovery. Trauma is experienced in ways that are individual, and ...

Tragedy, Trauma, and Loss in Teens and Pre-Teens: Healing the Emotional Wounds In today’s complex world, teens and pre-teens are facing unprecedented challenges—ranging from school violence and bullying to social media pressure, family instability, and personal loss. This updated and compassionate guide by Dr. Richard L. Travis offers parents, guardians, and educators a roadmap to understanding how young people experience trauma and how to support their emotional healing. With real-life examples, up-to-date research, YouTube and TED Talk links, and practical tools, this book explores: ...

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to heal from trauma, overcome anxiety, and rebuild emotional strength? EMDR: A Practical Guide for Healing PTSD, Anxiety, and Emotional Wounds is the audiobook you’ve been waiting for—a clear, compassionate, and practical resource that makes the science and techniques of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) accessible to everyone.

Do you ever feel trapped by your past emotional wounds, unsure how to break free and truly heal? Discover a path to emotional liberation and self-discovery. In 'Thaw - Freedom from Frozen Feelings', Don Carter unveils the profound impact of childhood experiences on our emotional health as adults. Through an insightful exploration of trauma and attachment wounds, the book addresses how early family dynamics shape our core beliefs about ourselves, others, and the life in general, often leading us into cycles of dependency, codependency, and/or addiction. Don Carter, leveraging his expertise ...

If you’ve already tried one method of treatment for PTSD yet experienced no positive results, there are still multiple other options available for you to test out, so don’t get discouraged. Every person heals uniquely to the next, which means you need to find the method that works solely for you. Keep in mind that treatment doesn’t automatically mean having to go to therapy - plenty of alternative ways to heal exist, allowing you to choose whatever feels most comfortable for you.

Where do you turn when the past comes to call? Cara Alexander wants to live life on her terms, but her paltry attempts at adulting have left her world a mess. Those around her think if she returned to the faith of her childhood and let God be in control, all would be well. She's not convinced. God proved Himself untrustworthy during the most tragic event of her life. Why would she believe His empty promises and supposed plans now? She’s just fine on her own. Except she's not. Her struggles with self-defeating behavior, bad choices, and debilitating fear bring consequences beyond her ...

Welcome to Beyond PTSD, the ultimate guide to healing from trauma and reclaiming your life! This groundbreaking ebook will take you on a transformative journey, exploring the complex landscape of trauma and PTSD. With a powerful blend of research and personal experience, Beyond PTSD provides a fresh perspective on how to navigate the road to recovery. In Chapter 1, we delve into the root causes of trauma, unpacking the essential foundations for understanding the impact of PTSD on your life. We then move on to Chapter 2, where we explore the intricate ways trauma affects the brain and how to...

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), besides, it being something I’ve lived with for over 40 years now, it’s fear. When you experience something so traumatic like war, loss of a loved one, being attacked/raped, active shooter events, a car accident a fear response is embedded in your memory and “triggers” are created. You relive that experience over and over, especially if you experience a trigger like a similar smell, sound, sight, feeling (internal or external), or taste.

Overcoming PTSD and Finding Healing is a self-help book that aims to guide readers through the process of overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and finding a path towards healing. The book begins by explaining what PTSD is, how it affects individuals, and the common symptoms associated with it. It also delves into the different types of traumas that can cause PTSD, such as combat, sexual assault, and natural disasters. The following chapters focus on the different treatment options available for PTSD, including therapy, medication, and alternative healing methods. The book ...

If you've experienced trauma, you may struggle to think positively, or feel too anxious to believe in an abundant and joyful future. This is especially true if you have unhealed childhood trauma. Written by a psychologist and trauma expert, Heal Your Past to Manifest Your Future acknowledges the profound impact of past trauma on your ability to imagine, move toward, and create a life you truly love; and offers a three-step process to regulate your nervous system, "reparent" your inner child, and rewire your brain to open to new possibilities.

Trauma and its effects can feel like a never-ending storm, and there's no safe harbor in sight from the thoughts and emotions that toss and turn so violently and unpredictably in your head. But healing is possible. Your brain can actually rewire these thoughts and emotions. And you can direct that powerful healing process through journaling.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. For many veterans and trauma survivors, the impact of such experiences can be profound and far-reaching. PTSD is characterized by a range of symptoms that include intrusive memories, heightened anxiety, emotional numbness, and avoidance of reminders related to the trauma. Understanding PTSD is crucial for those affected, as it not only helps to demystify the condition but also reinforces the importance of seeking appropriate support and treatment.

You’re not broken, you’re battling a childhood script that was never yours to begin with. Until you reconnect with your inner child, your adult self will always be chasing peace it can’t find. The main reason you haven't realized your true potential and accomplished your dreams is that you have a poor relationship with your inner child. You’re split off from this little person that was you many years ago. When you divide yourself this way, you’re never really whole, and these two parts of you are always working against one another. You think you’re an adult, guiding your life ...

"What if the key to healing your life... is finding the pieces of your soul you didn’t know were missing?" Depending on your experiences in life, your soul can become totally lost. It's as if a part of you has faded over the years or completely disappeared. Although it's true that the soul isn't a physical thing and is made up of pure energy, it can still become fragmented. When it does, you might experience depression, anger, anxiety, hopelessness, or feelings of loss even if you aren't sure why. Too many of us struggle with self-confidence, are unable to speak up for ourselves, or know ...

Embark on a transformative journey to healing with "Beyond the Wound," a vital companion for anyone navigating the after-effects of psychological trauma. Through each chapter, this book delicately unfolds the fabric of trauma's profound impact on the human psyche, illuminating a pathway from darkness to the dawn of understanding and recovery. The narrative begins by peeling back layers of misconceptions, exploring the very nature of psychological trauma with depth and compassion. As the guide delves into different types of trauma, from acute, chronic to complex, readers are met with a sense...

Walking Toward Peace shares the intimate stories of veterans who, post-deployment, have wrestled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through a process called "ecotherapy", spending time in nature to promote healing and mental health, they have found new tools to deal with issues that have resulted from combat experiences: survivor's guilt, nightmares, lack of trust, depression, hypervigilance, thoughts of suicide, and lack of purpose.