Psychology Trauma

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do you want to know why you experience an indefinable tiredness or drowsiness? Do you suffer from dizziness or skidding, lack of clarity, and difficulty concentrating? Neck pain, nausea, joint pain and inflammation are the causes of your physical discomfort? Have you tried various solutions to combat anxiety, depression, and stress, but have not found anything that is right for you? In this audiobook you will be taught the characteristic aspects of the most important nerve of our body and how it affects our physical and mental well-being.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As a true story told through dual perspectives, a powerful love ignites amidst the chaos in a combat zone between Baghdad and Abu Ghraib, Iraq. Two young soldiers from completely different lives unite together on a deployment - mostly under the privacy of mosquito netting, since fraternization was frowned upon. Jennifer was more timid about needing to keep their relationship private, whereas Ryan didn’t take well to orders and was rather experienced in manipulating the system.

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.

Nurturing Children describes children’s lives transformed through therapy. Drawing on decades of experience, internationally respected clinician and trainer Graham Music tackles major issues affecting troubled children, including trauma, neglect, depression and violence. Using psychoanalysis alongside modern developmental thinking from neurobiology, attachment and trauma theory and mindfulness, Music creates his own distinctive blend of approaches to help even the most traumatised of children.

his audiobook embraces the side effects of trauma as an individualized journey used to empower others with their healing. You will learn what it means to be an active worker on your healing journey, empowering you and leading you to own your own healing.

Very few people know about the childhood trauma Kevin endured long ago in western New York. At first glance, he appears as an average engineer — with a loving wife, two amazing children, and a stable job. As Kevin digs deep into his memories, lingering doubts plague him as to whether a young girl he once knew survived the horrors — or fell to a tragic fate.

Psychological resilience can be built! Sheryl Sandberg's self-help book combines her own experiences with helpful guidelines from an experienced psychologist on how to find the strength in the face of adversity. She tells the stories of people who overcame life's challenges and shows how to help others in critical situations. She gives advice on creating psychologically resilent families, communities, and even workplaces.

Author Brandon Lee is a two-time Emmy winning journalist for his reporting on the opioid crisis. The irony is that Brandon was also a drug addict. Brandon’s trauma, however, started as a child when he was sexually abused by his piano teacher and youth soccer coach...It wasn’t until the age of 37 when he finally got the courage to break his silence about being a sex victim and how that trauma led him down a dark path of sex and drug addiction. Brandon’s mission is to give other addicts hope that they can build a new life they never thought possible.

The author of Turning Tragedy into Triumph presents her latest book.

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.