Stress Trauma

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.

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.

Three leading researchers and clinicians share what they have learned from treating and studying chronically traumatized individuals across more than 65 years of collective experience. Based on the theory of structural dissociation of the personality in combination with a Janetian psychology of action, the authors have developed a model of phase-oriented treatment that focuses on the identification and treatment of structural dissociation and related maladaptive mental and behavioral actions.

Understanding the Paradox of Surviving Childhood Trauma offers clinicians a new framework for understanding the symptoms and coping mechanisms displayed by survivors of childhood abuse. This approach considers how characteristics such as suicidality, self-harm, persistent depression, and anxiety can have roots in behaviors and beliefs that helped patients survive their trauma. This book provides practitioners with case examples, practical tips, and techniques for applying this mindset directly to their most complex cases.

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.

Unleash Your Potential, Embrace Healing, and Redefine Your Life with The RESET Technique© Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that transcends the barriers of your past, leading you to a future filled with inner peace, joy, and unparalleled fulfillment? Introducing The RESET Technique© by Susan Lawrence, a groundbreaking book designed to guide you through a profound healing journey, liberating you from the shadows of suppressed emotions and unlocking the true potential that resides within. In today's fast-paced world, many of us carry the weight of unresolved traumas, ...

The Unspeakable Mind is the definitive guide for a trauma-burdened age. With profound empathy and meticulous research, Shaili Jain, MD - a practicing psychiatrist and PTSD specialist at one of America’s top VA hospitals, trauma scientist at the National Center for PTSD, and a Stanford professor - shines a long-overdue light on the PTSD epidemic affecting today’s fractured world.

Brittany Piper spent most of her life sitting across from conventional therapists recalling the painful stories of her trauma. But rehashing each harrowing event—being put into foster care as a baby, losing her brother in a car accident, enduring a brutal rape and a very public trial, and more—made her even more stuck. At a crossroads, she took her recovery into her own hands. On this journey, Brittany discovered emerging science that explains how and why trauma lives in our bodies, not in the story of what happened to us.

El trauma siempre ha sido parte de la experiencia humana, y los eventos traumáticos —tanto físicos como emocionales— pueden trastornar todo nuestro ser y cambiarnos para siempre. Aunque sabemos más que hace diez años acerca de los efectos neurológicos y físicos a largo plazo que deja el trauma, pocos se dan cuenta de que la experiencia del trauma no tiene que condenarlos a una vida de sufrimiento y duelo.

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...

The Vagus Nerve is one of the most misunderstood (and unknown!) parts of our body. Inside, you'll learn not only EVERYTHING you need to know about it but also discover the BEST exercises to activate it! EMDR therapy is one of the most underrated modes of therapy to not only deal with traumatic experiences, but to move past them and kick-start your natural healing.

"We cannot selectively numb emotions; when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions." This profound insight from Brené Brown sets the foundation for "The Power of Pain: Transforming Suffering into Strength and Success," where Ivan Lozada unveils a transformative journey from devastating hardship to profound purpose. Drawing from his compelling journey as a political refugee who rebuilt his life from scratch, Lozada illuminates how adversity, when approached with mindfulness and courage, becomes our most powerful catalyst for transformation. Weaving together ...

LOTS of recent research has actually shown that a poorly functioning Vagus Nerve could actually be one of the reasons for the rapid spike in issues such as depression, anxiety, physical pain & a myriad of other issues. Therefore, it is ESSENTIAL that you understand exactly what the Vagus Nerve is, but more importantly how you can activate this 'Highway' running from the top of your head all of the way down to your toes. Of course, the best cause of treatment is prevention, so if you are currently in good health, learning these strategies can help prolong your health long-term.

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.

An essential resource for helping professionals, updated for today's challenges.

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. ...

In this powerful book, Clarke draws on her professional expertise and her lived experience as a Black woman to share mindfulness exercises, breathwork practices, and meditative tools centered on healing from and surviving racial trauma. Filled with deeply personal stories highlighting the many systemic challenges that people of color face, this mixture of guide and memoir offers thirty-three practical techniques based on the emotions elicited from these experiences.

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, ...

In therapy, we see how relationships are central to many traumatic experiences, but relationships are also critical to trauma recovery. Grounded firmly in attachment and trauma theory, this book shows how to use the psychotherapy relationship, to help clients find self-understanding and healing from trauma. Offering candid, personal guidance, using rich case examples, Dr. Robert T. Muller provides the steps needed to build and maintain a strong therapist-client relationship—one that helps bring recovery and growth.

„The Fundamantals of Equine Assisted Traumatherapy, with case examples from working with members of the Armed Forces“ is a peer-reviewed, must-have reference for any professional who wants to be involved in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Numerous case examples illustrate the use of Equine Assisted Trauma Therapy principles as it takes readers step by step from necessary theoretical basics to the skills and techniques that constitute clinical equine assisted trauma work. This unique resource is an indispensable guide to develop and implement Equine Assisted Psychotherapy techniques in ...