Trauma Informed Care

Embark on a transformative voyage through the tempestuous seas of adolescent mental health with "Navigating the Storm", a powerful eBook that provides a comprehensive guide to counseling young individuals. This insightful serves as an essential compass for those seeking to foster mental wellness in our youth, making it an indispensable resource for students, counselors, and educators alike. Delve deep into the essence of adolescent counseling in Chapter 1, where the significance of mental health is illuminated, shedding light on the idiosyncrasies of therapy within this age group. Explore ...

This book is a concise and accessible guide designed to support your preparation for the Marriage and Family Therapy licensure exam. Covering essential content areas aligned with current test frameworks, it breaks down foundational concepts in systems theory, clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and evidence-based treatment planning. It also explores critical topics such as human development, cultural competence, legal and ethical responsibilities, and crisis intervention. Rather than providing exhaustive detail on every exam objective, this book serves as a focused supplement to ...

In "Beyond Stigma," we delve into the essential skill of cultural competence, crucial for effective HIV/AIDS care. Cultural competence is the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people from diverse cultures. In the realm of HIV/AIDS care, it enables healthcare providers to comprehend and respect each patient's unique worldview, including their cultural background, health literacy, and service accessibility. At the heart of cultural competence is a deep understanding of the diversity within populations affected by HIV/AIDS and the unique challenges they ...

"Mattison offers sensible advice anyone can apply." Publishers Weekly Online Restore Your Faith, Love and Life. A self-help book unlike any other, The Thread ,will share personal experiences, prayers, poetry, activities, and journal prompts to guide your day-by-day healing journey with love and tenderness. Discover how Leonie H. Mattison achieved intentional transformation through Christ, and you will find hope even in your most challenging times. Recovered from a childhood filled with adverse experiences, Leonie has overcome post-traumatic stress disorder and a life where she was left a ...

For over a decade, this guide has been used in classrooms, coaching spaces, and retreats to help people pause, recalibrate, and move forward with intention. Now, it’s available to everyone—wherever you are on your journey. “RESET is the rare kind of book that meets you exactly where you are—then gently reminds you who you’ve always been.” What if renewal wasn’t something you had to earn—but something you could return to? In a culture obsessed with optimization and endless striving, RESET offers a wiser, more compassionate path: one rooted in presence, emotional awareness, ...

Mickey is an eight year old boy who has experienced much loss in his life. He has lived in several foster homes. When his current family can no longer cope with his behavior, Mickey returns to shelter care. His imaginary friend, Captain Duffy, helps him heal from the trauma in his life. Though Captain Duffy and the Kid Who Threw Eggs is a children's story written at 4th grade reading level, it is a bibliotherapeutic story best shared between adults and children. It is a story that evokes emotion as Mickey heals from the losses in his life. There are discussion questions at the end of each ...

This book examines the effects and impacts of intergenerational trauma. It also explores the effects of both single-event traumas and multigenerational trauma in addition to examining the history of traumatic events that have affected entire cultures and societies. The book examines the development of treatments for trauma-related disorders. Additionally, the author explains how a few therapeutic approaches can be applied to intergenerational trauma.

Are you tired of always saying yes when your heart says no? No Is a Complete Sentence is the empowering mini-guide every woman needs to reclaim her time, energy, and voice. Written by self-growth advocate Kami Carter, this transformative eBook speaks directly to the silent burnout of overgiving, overcommitting, and constantly trying to please everyone but yourself. With practical tools, journal prompts, and boundary-setting scripts, this guide walks you through: Why people-pleasing feels safer than speaking up How to recognize emotional triggers and reclaim your voice Simple ways to set ...

Conquer the Social Work Exams: Your Guide to the LMSW and LCSW Certifications offers a clear, concise study aid for aspiring social workers preparing for their licensing exams. This book is not intended to replace comprehensive study manuals or coursework but is designed to help test takers focus on key principles, reinforce their foundational knowledge, and identify areas that may require deeper review. Each chapter explores critical content areas including human development, clinical diagnosis, assessment strategies, social work ethics, intervention techniques, cultural competence, and ...

You see the path forward. Yet. You find yourself frustrated by their inability to take ownership of their advocacy. You might find yourself struggling to simplify complex legal information, to delicately navigate emotional conversations or even answer repeated questions. If only there was a way to understand what was going on in the victim’s mind…

About the Author: Dr. Jenice Thompson has spent the last 15 years showcasing her diverse experience and expertise across various professional roles. Her extensive background has revolved significantly around foster care, where she poured a decade of her career into a multitude of roles. Her journey in this field reached its pinnacle as she assumed the responsibilities of Director of Project Operations and Regional Director of Therapeutic Foster Care. Throughout this time, her unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of children and families within the foster care system has been evident...

A Self-Compassion Guide for Women Who Are Tired of Being Everything for Everyone You’re exhausted—not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You’re holding it all together while quietly falling apart. You keep showing up, saying yes, staying strong, and pushing through... even when your mind and body are begging for rest. You smile when you want to cry. You keep the peace when you want to scream. And somewhere along the way, you forgot what it feels like to belong to yourself. This book was written for the woman who is tired of shrinking, silencing, sacrificing, ...

Conquer the CCTP Exam: Your Guide to the Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Credential is a concise, accessible study guide designed to help mental health professionals deepen their understanding of trauma treatment while preparing for the CCTP certification. This guide walks readers through essential topics such as trauma neurobiology, PTSD, dissociation, complex trauma, cognitive and somatic therapies, and professional ethics. Rather than providing comprehensive coverage of every topic that might appear on the exam, this book focuses on core principles, real-world applications, and ...