Mental Trauma

In the last decade, contemporary psychoanalysis and empirical research have expanded the literature on epigenetics and what is called 'intergenerational transmission of trauma', referring to the way trauma is transmitted from generation to generation and held in our minds and bodies, sometimes in uncanny ways. Emotional Inheritance describes the many ways in which we can identify the ghosts of the past that hold us back and interfere with our lives.

This book takes a quick look at the transmission of PTSD from one generation to the next and how it happens. It provides a quick synopsis of research.

Dive into "Affirmations to Heal from Trauma" and embark on a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery. Written by Boris Mullayev, this book offers a compassionate guide to nurturing your mental and emotional well-being after experiencing trauma. With a unique blend of wisdom and warmth, Mullayev introduces affirmations as powerful tools to mend the mind and spirit.

If you are an Asian American who has experienced racial violence, verbal harassment, stereotyping, or microaggressions, you might feel like the world is unsafe. You may suffer from anxiety, depression, or painful memories as a result of this trauma. And if you seek help, you may find that Western-trained mental health professionals simply can't understand your pain and life experiences. This book provides culturally informed treatment methods to help you heal from and fortify yourself against race-based trauma-including intergenerational and historical trauma-and stress.

Reviewed by Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite U.S. Marine Vietnam Sacrifice is a memoir by Raymond Isaac Lindsey, a Vietnam veteran, of his experiences after the war, written by his wife, Crystal Mary Lindsey. At nineteen, Raymond (Ray) fought in the Vietnam War against children recruited by the Viet Cong. The experience left him with physical and mental injuries. His therapy and treatment in Japan caused more harm, and when he returned home, he experienced symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Despite having a loving family and friends, Ray felt like he was in another world ...

As Black people, we are more likely to face a traumatic experience or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But being Black is about more than the violence that has been perpetrated against us. It also means living a life of dignity and self-worth. We can pull ourselves out of the fire of painful experiences and gain the psychological flexibility needed to thrive, not just survive. Jennifer Shepard Payne presents culturally tailored acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) skills to help you heal from trauma, so you can live a meaningful life that is in tune with your own values.

Have you ever been curious about what is being referred to as micro-dosing? Have you tried all kinds of therapy to help heal trauma that has constantly effected your life decisions and your happiness? Have you heard that psychedelic therapy can help allow you to improve your mental health? If you answered yes to any of these questions, than this book will help you get started on a journey.

Did you know that the vagus nerve could be key to transforming physical and mental health? Physiotherapist and neurophysiology expert Jessica Maguire wants to help you understand the root cause of many of our health issues – our dysregulated nervous system. In The Nervous System Reset, Maguire explains why the vagus nerve is key to emotional, digestive and physical health, and how to engage it to help reset your nervous system.

Are you haunted by your past, trapped in an endless cycle of fear and anxiety? Does trauma control your life, ruining relationships and derailing dreams? This engaging audiobook offers a path to break free, providing practical tools and advice for holistic healing. Trauma's effects can shatter your sense of stability, but you have the power to turn pain into strength. Why not transform your suffering into personal growth?

We approach the concept of trauma from a narrative framework. Trauma happens, and what remains is the language you use to define and describe your experience. The intent of this content is to take you through various states of consciousness, with an elevated state of awareness, to repurpose your traumas and turn them into treasures. It will allow you to have an amazing mental intercourse with yourself and the people who come under your influence, by teaching you to communicate a deeper understanding of your physical experience of reality.

In Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety, Yvonne Castañeda shares vibrant stories of her childhood growing up in Miami as the daughter of humble immigrants from Mexico and Cuba … and how she came to develop an unhealthy relationship with food. To help ease her mami’s nervios, Yvonne becomes a perfectionist from a young age, achieving high grades at school and mastering the piano. But as her Cuban family members openly make comments about her puberty, Yvonne enters a new phase of self-consciousness that begins her obsession with weight.

Adult Sons of Narcissistic Fathers is a compassionate, informative, and practical guide designed specifically for men who are grappling with the lasting effects of having a narcissistic father. This book delves into the unique challenges faced by sons of narcissistic fathers, offering a safe space to explore the impact of narcissistic abuse on self-worth, trust, and the ability to form meaningful connections.

The Betrayal Recovery Roadmap How Unhealed Betrayal Sabotages Performance—and What to Do About It By Dr. Debi Silber, Founder and CEO, The PBT® Institute What if the real reason for burnout, disengagement, and low morale in your workplace isn’t about performance at all—but about personal pain that’s never been resolved? Betrayal doesn't stay at home. It walks into your office disguised as brain fog, absenteeism, mistrust, poor boundaries, and reactive leadership. Whether the betrayal stems from infidelity, broken family ties, or personal trauma, it impacts how we show up—and how ...

Aimed primarily at teens and young adults, the information, guidance, and resources in this book will also make it valuable for anyone directly or indirectly affected by trauma as well as those wishing to learn new resiliency and coping strategies. Traumatic experiences come in many forms, from fighting in a war zone to suffering abuse at the hands of a stranger or a loved one to being in or witnessing an accident.

Do you need self-compassion? Learn how to practice self-compassion in recovery, and heal your deepest core wounds. Compassionate Recovery is a childhood trauma and an addiction recovery book. This integrated, universal, and inclusive approach will guide and empower you to recover from any addiction. If you or someone you love suffers from addictions, listen to this audiobook. Healing begins now.

In Reggie Ford's bold reassessment of the Black experience in America, he demonstrates that a new understanding of PTSD is required. PTSD, or Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction, as Ford defines it, underlines the darkness of mental illnesses and behaviors that impact young Black men and have plagued Black Americans for generations. But his reassessment is not doom and gloom. Instead, Ford implores that we turn pain into peace. Ford uses his own traumatic experiences to inform his call to action.

When the psalmist penned these words from King Solomon in Psalm 127:3-4 (NLT), "Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him..." the Israelites understood the essence of the meaning as a song of worship that they would sing on their pilgrimage to the Holy City. From a scholarly perspective, there is an inherent belief within this repeated refrain that there is an expectation that God's children will be treated as gifts. When this expectation is not heeded, and instead there is a breach in safeguarding our children - especially in the church - the impact and trauma are ...

Identify what triggers you, change how you react, and tame your stress through these 5 strategies that help you recover mentally and physically. Teenage trauma – resulting from experiencing or witnessing abuse or violence – can take away all semblance of normalcy from your life, changing your days into a prolonged nightmare.

This groundbreaking book examines the cultural norms that impede resilience in America, especially our collective tendency to disconnect stress from its potentially extreme consequences and override our need to recover. It explains the science of how to direct our attention to perform under stress and recover from trauma. By directing our attention in particular ways, we can widen the window within which our thinking brain and survival brain work together cooperatively.

Whether trauma slammed your life with the staggering intensity of a natural disaster, childhood abuse, or the lethal silence of cancer or COVID-19, its impact can fuel ongoing confusion, anxiety, depression, helplessness, anger, and fear. Now, you can listen to world-class narrator George W. Sarris, and discover how to move beyond trauma's emotional, physical, relational, spiritual, or mental ramifications.