Psychology Trauma

Too often, we assume that our trauma is an individual wound, and that we can only heal it through individual work. In truth, our trauma is shaped by so much more than our own experience—we’re impacted by ancestral trauma from previous generations as well as collective trauma from the world around us. Beloved teachers Thomas Hübl and Richard Schwartz bring together their wisdom to chart a new path forward that addresses all of these sources of pain, so we can heal ourselves and also our communities and world.

When trauma enters the lives of the unsuspecting, it steals from their very soul. It not only robs them of peace and joy, it can take years and decades from their lives while they desperately try to fill the hole in their heart, pretending that their soul isn't leaking out of it. No one is ever prepared for trauma, and no one is ever left unchanged by traumatic events.

This book is for anyone who has suffered trauma at the hands of religious authorities by either being born into that environment and/or having suffered the consequences of a religious indoctrination.

> Making Out Like a Virgin: Sex, Desire & Intimacy After Sexual Trauma is a unique and moving collection of personal nonfiction essays that detail how each writer has moved beyond mere survival of sexual trauma to unapologetically discover a sexually and emotionally thriving life. This is not a collection of victim narratives nor a healing workbook. Instead, this book is a bold new addition to generations of stories told by survivors.

Mary Firestone survived the unthinkable. In 2018 she lived through the Montecito mudslide that dropped 200 million gallons of rainfall in 15 minutes, washing away her home. Trapped alone in her bathroom while pregnant, not sure if her husband and four-year-old son were still alive, she wasn’t thinking that her trauma was a gift in disguise. Yet, as she began her journey to healing, this is exactly what she discovered.

The tragedy of large-scale trauma has etched the names of cities on a national monument of heartbreak and senseless loss. First responders, caregivers, and civic leaders are often left with the daunting task of navigating the emotional and physical aftermath and stitching their communities back together, a trajectory of healing that can take months and years.

Viele Menschen machen in ihrem Leben emotional belastende Erfahrungen, sei es in der Kindheit oder im Erwachsenenalter. Doch manche Erlebnisse sind so traumatisch, dass sie sich nur schwer verarbeiten lassen und oft verdrängt werden. Traumata können eine verletzte Seele das ganze Leben lang verfolgen und verschiedene Symptome sowie Störungen auslösen. Deshalb ist es wichtig, sich als Betroffener mit seinem Trauma auseinander zu setzen und Unterstützung in Anspruch zu nehmen. Nur so ist ein unbeschwertes und glückliches Leben möglich.

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), besides, it being something I’ve lived with for over 40 years now, it’s fear. When you experience something so traumatic like war, loss of a loved one, being attacked/raped, active shooter events, a car accident a fear response is embedded in your memory and “triggers” are created. You relive that experience over and over, especially if you experience a trigger like a similar smell, sound, sight, feeling (internal or external), or taste.

Frequentemente, as pessoas dizem que a pandemia de COVID-19 não tem precedentes. No entanto, de um modo geral, ela tem semelhanças com outras pandemias, com outras doenças e com outros estresses e traumas. De fato, cada situação de estresse e trauma ajuda a esclarecer todas as outras. Estamos no limiar de criar uma ciência de estresse e trauma. Neste livro indicamos como a atual pandemia se entrelaça com essa ciência, beneficiando-a e contribuindo com ela.

Living in the Middle East for over 20 years has afforded Sarah Mattix a firsthand perspective of the trauma women face in this troubled region. After years of counseling women from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, she has learned to empathize deeply with their tragic plight. This book is a collage of their stories that sheds light not only on their grievous experiences, but also on practical ways of engaging them and helping them toward holistic healing.

Embracing Fear as a Catalyst for Growth takes you on a transformative journey through the fears that often hold us back—fear of failure, vulnerability, conflict, and even success. But what if fear isn’t the enemy? What if it’s the very thing you need to step into your true potential? In this book, mental health professional Sage Everest shares personal stories and practical wisdom to help you confront fear head-on. Through relatable experiences, thought-provoking exercises, and powerful insights, you’ll learn to embrace fear as a guide, not an obstacle.

If you're ready to transform your relationship with stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions, this book is your ultimate guide. Here's what you'll uncover: 5 Myths About ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) That Are Holding You Back

From battling a devastating childhood illness to unearthing untold trauma, this healing memoir is one of resilience and transformation.

Break free from narcissistic abuse, reclaim your self-esteem, and restore confidence, no matter how long you've suffered. Are you trapped in a cycle of narcissistic torment? Does the memory of manipulation haunt you, leaving you lost and overwhelmed? Do you long to be free to grow and confident, free from narcissistic control? Being a victim of narcissistic behavior is devastating, but you’re not alone. Studies suggest 6.2% of people have Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), causing widespread emotional distress.

Quando se trata de emoções, é comum sentir culpa ou criar expectativas impossíveis de alcançar. Para Oprah Winfrey e o psiquiatra e neurocientista Bruce Perry, é preciso mudar a forma de ver a vida, focando em compreender as pessoas, os comportamentos e a nós mesmos. Esta mudança de perspectiva começa com uma pergunta diferente, mais acolhedora: “O que aconteceu com você?” Em conversas profundas e tocantes, os dois exploram como os traumas de infância moldam o cérebro infantil e determinam o comportamento na idade adulta.

Wenn wir als Kind nicht das bekommen, was wir für eine gesunde Entwicklung brauchen, zum Beispiel Sicherheit und eine dauerhafte emotionale Verbundenheit, entstehen seelische Verletzungen. Unsere Lebendigkeit wird eingeschränkt, wir können unser Potenzial nicht entfalten oder fühlen uns minderwertig. Oprah Winfrey diskutiert mit dem renommierten Hirnforscher und Kinderpsychiater Bruce Perry die Auswirkungen traumatischer Kindheitserlebnisse.

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.

Finden Sie Harmonie mit sich selbst und der Welt um Sie herum! Unser "Ich" besteht wie eine komplexe Symphonie aus vielen Teilen, die eine innere Melodie aus Gefühlen und Ideen entfaltet. Wie eine Komposition, die manchmal lieblich und harmonisch klingt, uns in die Höhen der Begeisterung führt und dann wieder in die tiefsten Abgründe des Zweifels und der Angst. Wenn diese innere Melodie der Unsicherheit und Angst zu einem gewaltigen Crescendo anschwillt, verlieren wir die Kontrolle über unser Leben. Innere Konflikte schwächen unsere emotionale Kraft und können Gefühle der Hilflosigkeit und Frustration hervorrufen.

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.

This is the remarkable true story of Emma, a fragile young woman, and her tenacious therapist. The story describes the unconventional approaches taken by the psychologist to invite her client to recover and eventually thrive. Overcoming intimately explores the therapeutic process from the perspective of both the client and the therapist. Emma's personal notes and letters to Dr. Bowers gives the listener a unique perspective into the minds of both therapist and client. Emma had to overcome a tragic childhood, and Dr. Bowers had to overcome self-doubt, frustration, and convention.