Mental Trauma

Parenting can be chaos, a flurry of trial and error, problem-solving, and tears (of difficulty but also of joy!). Katy Elphinstone, an autistic parent who's experienced herself the wonders and the challenges of raising two children, one of whom is autistic, has taken notes on the 'do's' and...

For fans of The Body Keeps Score and How to Do the Work, trauma therapist Simone Saunders bridges the gap where talk therapy falls short – showing you how to move beyond self-awareness and reconnect with the sensations, signals and emotions your body has been shaped by, finally...

Are you tired of feeling stuck in old emotional patterns, struggling with trust, or battling self-doubt? It’s time to heal the wounded parts of your inner child and step into the life you deserve. Written by Rhea Jacobs, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR Therapist with over a decade of experience, this book is more than just a guide—it’s a transformative healing journey.

Are you a forgotten trauma survivor? Could hidden wounds from early naCCT be causing problems today? Even if your parents meant well? Even if you were also physically abused? Here are down-to-earth naCCT survivor stories you can relate to; strategies for identifying, handling, and de-activating subtle people-triggers and hard-to-recognize naCCT flashbacks; practical guidance and non-pathologizing support grounded in neurobiological trauma research; and a toolkit of empowering information, actionable exercises, checklists, and self-talk scripts.

The Vagus Nerve and Polyvagal Theory invites you on an enlightening journey deep into the intricate web of our neurophysiology, uncovering the remarkable power of the vagus nerve and the transformative potential of the Polyvagal Theory.

Healing From Trauma: Reclaiming Your Life by Mazdak Ebrahimi is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand and overcome the profound effects of trauma. This transformative book delves into the complexities of trauma, offering listeners both a deep understanding of their experiences and practical strategies for healing.

Body positivity activist Malin Andersson shares how she unlocked her inner strength to overcome trauma and find healing - and how you can too.As a TV personality and mental health activist, Malin has inspired thousands with her honesty, resilience and sassy sense of humour. Never shying away...

Racism from the dominant culture continues to impact our society in the 21st century. Discrimination and prejudice also occur among Black, Indigenous, and people of color based on factors such as skin complexion and hair texture. This complicates the issue beyond race and allows practices such as colorism to spread via internalized racism like a virulent social contagion.

Based on his upbringing in rural Minnesota, a clinical psychologist’s unique and intuitive principles for mental health draws vivid, surprising parallels between the mind and the natural world.

When it comes to healing from trauma, several important factors play a role. These factors help victims of traumatic happenings heal faster. This is exactly what you will find in this audiobook: You will find seven reasons why you may still have PTSD symptoms, suggesting another perspective on your situation and the opportunity to improve it. Also, this guide will go over what the grieving process consists of, and how people manage their dissociation from things they would rather not remember.

For trauma survivors, it’s important to acknowledge that the soul is also wounded. Author Victoria McGee, herself a survivor of trauma, gently introduces the listener to tools that invite the soul to soften and heal around trauma. Whether the listener is suffering from PTSD, C-PTSD, grief and loss, or any of the many painful adversities life can bring, A Trauma Toolbox offers a balm for the spirit.

Your body is your first healer. It already carries the wisdom to restore balance, release trauma, and return you to a life of calm presence. The Somatic Exercise Solution is your roadmap back to that inner sanctuary. In this transformational audiobook, you’ll discover 42 gentle, science-backed somatic techniques designed to calm anxiety, support trauma recovery, and tone the vagus nerve, all in just ten minutes a day. No experience, flexibility, or equipment required. All you need is your breath, your awareness, and a willingness to begin.

In his personal, realistic, and down-to-earth style, Zachary Phillips shares what it takes to survive the impact of mental illness and childhood trauma and to go from a place of barely surviving to passionately thriving. Drawing from his personal experience living with mental illness, childhood trauma, and the recovery process, Zachary Phillips provides practical advice, tips, and techniques.

Sociometrics offers many small, incremental moments of healing that cumulatively help to peel back the layers of the onion, revealing ever deepening and widening aspects of both the self and the self in relation to others. Sociometrics is a therapeutic role-playing practice built upon the foundation of psychodrama and sociometry, the pioneering group-therapy concepts developed by fin-de-siecle Viennese psychiatrist Jacob Levy Moreno.

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.

Journaling for Trauma Recovery is your guide to using expressive writing as a tool for emotional healing and mental health improvement. This transformative book offers a compassionate roadmap to help you process trauma, foster self-reflection, and build resilience through the power of journaling. Journaling is more than a creative outlet—it is a proven method for trauma recovery and personal growth. By engaging in self-reflective writing, you can confront and process difficult emotions, unlocking the potential for healing from trauma.

Get real about handling PTSD without abusing drugs, alcohol, or prescription meds! Do you ever feel stuck, as if you can’t move past the traumatic experience that took a piece of your life away? You’ve become so good at the “cover-up” that you’ve managed to somehow forget who you really are or what makes you tick. You need a path that leads you from feeling lost and discouraged back to a place where you feel alive again. You already know you need to change your stream of thought from, “What’s wrong with life?” to, “What’s great?”.

In a society that values independence, self-preservation, and individualistic thinking, we are missing the key to fulfillment: Connection through attachment. Simply, attachment is the way that we connect to each other. Without attachment, people feel alone to deal with challenges they face, which leads to distress, dysfunction, and mental health disorders. Improve your client's relationships by teaching them strategies to feel more connected reestablish trust, and restore positive emotions..

If you're a trauma survivor or someone living with PTSD, you're not alone. Author, international award-nominated speaker, and mental health advocate Jessi Beyer is a fellow survivor and has helped thousands of people discover alternative ways to reclaim their lives. Now she's here to help you find a path to healing through nine powerful integrative methods. How to Heal is a complete guide to a range of healing methods that can serve as effective additions or alternatives to traditional talk therapy.

Leverage the cutting-edge scientific discovery of the polyvagal theory and unlock your body's natural self-healing capabilities with this definitive guide! If you are tired of having to deal with brain fogs, creative blocks, panic attacks, as well as other mental disorders, if you're sick of struggling with chronic illnesses with seemingly no end in sight, then you've come to the right place. The insights and practical advice contained in this guide will give you everything you need to apply the Polyvagal Theory in your daily life and work.