Trauma Resilience

After 9/11, mental health professionals flocked to New York to handle what everyone assumed would be a flood of trauma cases. Oddly, the flood never came. In The End of Trauma, pioneering psychologist George A. Bonanno argues that we failed to predict the psychological response to 9/11 because most of what we understand about trauma is wrong. For starters, it’s not nearly as common as we think.

The riveting, heartbreaking, and inspiring story of two sisters who survived a childhood riddled with violence, neglect, and abandonment, but went on to become gifted healers - one a theologian, the other as a therapist. Their stories, inextricably woven together, narrate how they pulled each other out of the hell of shame, fear, poverty caused by their parents and toxic religion, and into lives of profound meaning and service to the world.

As a child, Sheila Wise Rowe was bused across town to a majority white school, and she experienced the racist lie that one group is superior to all others. We experience ongoing racial trauma as this lie is perpetuated by the action or inaction of the government, media, viral videos, churches, and within families of origin. In contrast, scripture declares that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made.

Are you tired of being swept away by the chaos of life, losing your balance in the turbulence? Ask yourself these five questions: 1. What if you could navigate life's challenges without being overwhelmed? Get ready to rewrite your relationship with adversity. 2. Have you ever felt your emotions spinning out of control? Dive into the heart of emotional imbalance and discover the tools to regain control. 3. What if you could break free from emotional dependence? Explore the empowering merits of emotional independence and learn how to cultivate it. 4. Can emotions indeed be your allies? Gain ...

Do you use substances or engage in compulsive activities to regulate your mood? Do you reach for something sweet, a couple of drinks, or a pack of cigarettes after a difficult day because you can't unwind without them? Do you race to the stores to spend away the day's frustrations or run around in circles taking more time to get less done? If these self-defeating habits sound familiar, Emotional Sobriety will shed light on why and how these coping mechanisms threaten your health and impact resilience

Combining evidence-based approaches including positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and skills for regulating stress, The Resilience Workbook will show you how to bounce back and thrive in any difficult situation. You'll learn how to harness the power of your brain's natural neuroplasticity; manage strong, distressing emotions; and improve mood and overall well-being.

In this audio edition of her new book, Tish Jennings, an internationally recognized leader in the field of social and emotional learning, shares research and experiential knowledge about the practices that support students' healing, build their resilience, and foster compassion in the classroom.

At the tender ages of five and seven years old, sisters Judy and Cherie were removed from the loving home of their maternal grandparent's farm in Sycamore Illinois and put on a plane to go live in Southern California with their mother and soon to be stepfather; a sadistic perpetrator and child molester. Violence, torture, sexual abuse, and the unconscionable acts of their mother would be the theme of their lives for the next eleven years. Even though they were physically separated from their grandparents, the grandparents never forgot their granddaughters. Their continuous love and devotion...

Through wide-ranging, and often deeply personal conversation, Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Perry explore how what happens to us in early childhood–both good and bad–influences the people we become. They challenge us to shift from focusing on, “What’s wrong with you?” or “Why are you behaving that way?,” to asking, “What happened to you?”

Are you trapped in a cycle of emotional manipulation and self-doubt? Are you struggling to rise above shattered self-esteem to recognize abuse patterns? Do you long for a path to healing and self-love tailored for survivors like you? If you resonate with any of these questions, you're not alone. Many have walked your path and found a way to reclaim their power and joy. The journey of recovery from narcissistic abuse can be overwhelming, often filled with moments of doubt and fear. But imagine a life where you finally embrace your autonomy and self-worth, free from the toxic cycles that once...

Are you tired of dwelling on the past and feeling consumed by regret? Do you wish you could break free from the cycle of negative thoughts and emotions that keep you stuck? The 30 Days to Overcome Regret mindfulness workbook can help. Through daily exercises and meditations, you'll learn how to let go of regret and focus on the present moment. You'll discover practical tools to help you accept what you can't change, make amends when necessary, and move forward with a sense of purpose. This workbook is designed for anyone who struggles with feelings of regret and wants to find a way to move ...

In this stirring follow-up to the award-winning Fostering Resilient Learners, Kristin Van Marter Souers and Pete Hall take you to the next level of trauma-invested practice. To get there, they explain, educators need to build a nest—a positive learning environment shaped by three new Rs of education: relationship, responsibility, and regulation. Educators have a unique opportunity to influence students' learning, attitudes, and futures. This audiobook will invigorate your practice and equip you to empower those you serve, whatever their personal histories.

Driven by childhood trauma, a passionate engineer turned doctor confronts the suffering within the medical system. Expecting to find compassion and care, he instead encounters a broken, inhumane and corrupt system. As his journey leads him to question his own deeply held beliefs, he uncovers an urgent need for strategies prioritising human connection over technical fixes. Through profound encounters with patients and wise teachers, the author discovers a new scientific reality where healing flourishes and miracles occur daily – insights with the potential to transform medical practice. ...

Traumatic life experiences can be devastating, and they inevitably shape who you are. Such events can also become a powerful force that awakens you to an undercurrent of your own aliveness. Trauma recovery involves learning to trust in your capacity for new growth. In order to grow, we must make use of our suffering in order to find our happiness. Within this audiobook, you will find an invitation to see yourself as the hero or heroine of your own life journey. A hero's journey involves walking into the darkness on a quest for wholeness

What makes trauma therapy effective? The answers might surprise you. While therapists have been bombarded with brain science, hundreds of new models, and pressure to use evidence-based techniques, research has demonstrated that the therapeutic relationship ultimately predicts therapy outcomes. This is especially true for traumatized clients. But, what kind of therapeutic relationship? Forming a secure therapeutic alliance with traumatized clients is tricky. How do you help clients trust you after they've been abused, betrayed, or exploited?

This audiobook takes you on an immersive experience through the nine sacred Solfeggio frequencies, each designed to bring healing and balance to your body, mind, and spirit.

Pain changes people, but it doesn’t have to break them. In Bruised, But Not Broken: My Mess Is A Message, Hydiea shares her raw and unfiltered journey of survival, heartbreak, and resilience. From a childhood shaped by foster care, family betrayal, and homelessness to the struggles of navigating toxic relationships, motherhood, and self-discovery, this memoir lays everything bare. With gripping honesty, Hydiea confronts the wounds left by those who were supposed to love her, the lessons she learned the hard way, and the moments that nearly broke her. But this is not just a story of pain ...

Sana a tu niño interior herido es una guía reflexiva y perspicaz diseñada para ayudarte a descubrir las raíces ocultas del dolor, el miedo y la inseguridad derivados de experiencias infantiles. Tanto si has sufrido negligencia, abusos o traumas heredados, este libro te muestra los pasos que te ayudarán a liberarte de patrones destructivos, superar el miedo al abandono y, finalmente, sentirte seguro emocionalmente.

Samantha Harte has had her share of heartbreak. Now fourteen years sober, she has suffered through her mother’s mental illness; betrayal by partners; the loss of her sister, friends, and father; multiple miscarriages; and her addiction to drugs and alcohol. Desperate for a path through the pain, she was forced to confront the hardwiring toward perfectionism that kept her sick and embrace the rewiring required to truly recover and heal. Through her medical practice, Samantha came to realize that, whether we’re addicted or not, we all suffer from some degree of soul sickness.

Effective Strategies for Healing Your Inner Child is more than a book—it’s a practical roadmap to emotional freedom. Through powerful insights and actionable exercises, you'll embark on a transformative journey toward self-discovery and lasting change.