Mental Trauma

Feeling anxious and disconnected are signs of a nervous system that's out of balance. Something as small as a curt message from our boss can be perceived by our bodies as a threat to life. By understanding our physiological stress response, we can override and heal our emotional response, and fix the behaviours sabotaging our health and happiness. In The Vagus Nerve Reset, Anna Ferguson offers somatic therapies alongside the science of Polyvagal Theory, to help us train our nervous system to stop overreacting, and start responding more calmly to day-to-day stressors and heal past experiences.

Transform your relationship with difficult memories and emotions using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) techniques you can practice at home. This practical workbook breaks down professional-grade therapeutic methods into simple, daily exercises anyone can use to reduce anxiety, process trauma, lift depression, and build emotional resilience.

Military sexual trauma impacts thousands of both female and male United States service members every year. In the last decade, those numbers have been recorded and they are on the rise. This book is just one story from one female and her journey from her experience in the military and years of struggle before she found hope and healing.

Our brains are doing their best to help us out, but sometimes we get hurt instead. And sometimes we hurt people we love, too, because we just don’t know what to do with all of our feelings. With humor and patience, Dr. Faith G. Harper shows you the science behind why your brain is acting up and ideas for new ways to respond when you’re feeling scared, sad, anxious, or angry. You can train your brain to be your friend and help you live a happy, calm, and healthy life.

Reader's Choice 5-Star Review: I found it fascinating to learn more about Norah during her therapy sessions. Norah was a powerful woman who overcame all the obstacles in her life. The story was beautifully written, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Book Summary: Norah, a divorced, fatherless daughter, is living her best life despite her complicated family history. She has everything figured out, except how to find lasting love. She doesn’t trust easily because, in her experience, men leave. Then she meets Allen, and she lets her guard down. When he goes out of town indefinitely, she ...

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.

Wenn Sie sich schon immer von den anhaltenden Auswirkungen eines Kindheitstraumas heilen wollten, aber mit ungelöstem emotionalem Schmerz kämpfen, dann lesen Sie weiter... Haben Sie es satt, von der Vergangenheit heimgesucht zu werden? Haben Sie schon unzählige andere Lösungen ausprobiert, aber nichts scheint für eine langfristige Heilung zu funktionieren? Möchten Sie sich endlich von Ihrem Schmerz verabschieden und etwas entdecken, das Ihnen wirklich hilft?

I'm Gretchen Carlson, and while I'm not a medical doctor, I am someone who has suffered from PTSD and has been able to overcome the debilitating symptoms by using the strategies I've provided in this book. This book is a product of passion, driven by my desire to share insights and extend support to others!

Today, trauma is everywhere, and it seems like everybody has it. Trauma shapes public debates on education, criminal justice and healthcare. It’s cited as a root cause of addiction, mental health issues, and relationship breakdowns. It permeates media, from music and television to films and books – my own included.

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 ...

Introducing "Healing After Disaster" - the ultimate guide to conquering trauma and stress. Are you struggling after experiencing a disaster? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Do you wish there was a way to move on from the traumatic events and find peace again? If so, this eBook is perfect for you. Starting with Chapter One, "Understanding Trauma and Stress Related to Disasters," you'll learn what trauma is and how it affects your body and mind. The eBook then delves into the importance of mental health in disaster recovery, providing coping techniques, addressing mental ...

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.

Are you weary of navigating the ruthless battleground of modern life without a safety net?Ask yourself these pivotal questions: What if you could harness the power of effective communication and self-expression to overcome life's challenges confidently? Understand the profound impact of connections on your growth, happiness, and success. Have you ever considered the advantages of a robust support system in our competitive world? Discover the benefits of nurturing personal and professional relationships. Struggling to establish vital connections? Learn to identify and conquer common barriers...

Ein glückliches Leben – jenseits von Trauma und Schmerz. Du funktionierst. Du gibst alles. Und trotzdem fühlst du dich innerlich leer, ängstlich oder ständig erschöpft. Du fragst dich: Warum gerate ich immer wieder in ungesunde Beziehungen – in der Familie, in der Liebe, im Beruf? Die Antwort liegt oft tiefer, als du denkst: ein unverarbeitetes Trauma kann die Ursache für viele wiederkehrende Probleme sein. Emotionale Wunden aus der Kindheit, Missbrauch, Vernachlässigung oder destruktive Familienmuster hinterlassen Spuren.

Chappale Burton, author and survivor of deep childhood trauma, shares his mental struggles and the tools and techniques he used to heal after being abducted, raped at gunpoint and then witnessing the tragic murder of his mother and stepfather at age 8. Unlike other books written by clinicians and therapist, this book offers firsthand strategies and a glimpse into the mind of someone who has experienced several horrific events and emerged stronger.

Former big-city crime reporter Tamara Cherry calls on her award-winning skills as a journalist to examine the impact of the media on trauma survivors and the impact of trauma on members of the media. As Tamara documents the experiences of those who were forced to suffer on the public stage, she is confronted by everything she got wrong on the crime beat. Covering murders and traffic fatalities to sexual violence and mass violence, Cherry exposes a system set up to fail trauma survivors and journalists.

In Inner Child Healing: Self Affirmations: Heal Deep Wounds and Free Yourself from Past Trauma. Enhance Meditation, Inner Work, and Therapy, you will be guided through a collection of over 200 self-affirmations specifically curated to enhance your inner work, inner bonding, shadow work, therapy, and meditation practices. Inner child healing is an essential component of the healing process for childhood trauma. Through the practice of self-affirmations, you will begin to rewrite the narrative of your inner child, infusing it with love, compassion, and empowerment.

Ascended From Ashes: Life Reset Manual — Volume 1: The Reboot By Rick Cheadle What if the worst thing that ever happened… became the beginning of everything better? This isn’t some hug-it-out self-help fluff. This is a gritty, raw, no-BS manual for survivors, rebuilders, and anyone crawling out of their own wreckage. Rick Cheadle survived a random, near-fatal stabbing. PTSD. “Friends” who vanished. A descent into addiction. He didn’t bounce back—he built back. This book shows you how to do the same. Inside, you’ll learn how to: ✔ Shut down the noise in your head ✔ Get ...

Do you suffer from depression, stress, anxiety, nervousness, panic attacks, or mood swings? Do you feel like crying without any reason? Do you feel helpless or hopeless? Do you feel tired always? Do you feel a void in your life, even though you seem to have all the luxury of life? Are you experiencing insomnia or excess sleep? Do you feel sad most of the time even though there is no external reason to feel that way? Do you feel you have no control over your mind, and it keeps on chattering non-stop, and you can’t seem to slow it down? Do you feel overwhelmed with emotions? If the answer ...

David W. Powell enlisted for a tour of duty in April 1966 with the US Marines after receiving an imminent draft notice. Believing he would be able to leverage his existing skills as a computer programmer, he never thought all they would see on his resume was his Karate expertise. Even less that he would wind up serving as a Rocket man in the jungles of Da Nang and Chu Lai for a 13 month tour in hell. David's journey from naive civilian to battle-hardened combat veteran shows us all how fragile our humanity really is.