Psychology Trauma

If you’re a survivor of sexual harm, recovering your sexuality is possible. You are worthy of good care. The toxic effects of sexual trauma and abuse can be devastating and lasting. Victims’ ability to experience healthy sexuality, even if they free themselves from the abuse, is often shattered. If sexual abuse, violence, or coercive control is part of your story, certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT) and trauma specialist Tabitha Westbrook wants you to know: you are not alone, and healing is possible.

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.

It is easy to be depressed if you live in a neighborhood that has few supportive resources available or is marred by gun violence. We are able to diagnose people with depression, but how does one heal a neighborhood? This City Is Killing Me brings policy and psychology together. Through case studies, Jonathan Foiles opens up his therapy door to allow us to overhear the stories of individual poor Chicagoans. Through statistics and the example of Chicago, he teaches us how policy decisions have contributed to these individuals’ suffering.

Have you wallowed in the pain of anxiety and the darkness of depression for far too long? Do you feel as though you're too deep to emerge? Do you wish to feel the lightness of happiness and joy of hope? Through this deeply moving and personal story, Rose Kilian will guide you, step-by-step, along the path she followed out of the darkness back to lasting, authentic happiness. You, too, will emerge with a full heart, hope for your brightest future, deep self-love, and appreciation for your journey.

Here’s the deal: chronic stress, anxiety, trauma—it’s all taking a toll on your nervous system, whether you realize it or not. And if left unchecked, these problems will get worse, not better. We’re talking about constant fatigue and a total breakdown of your physical and mental health. Not exactly the life you had in mind, right? But what if you had a roadmap—a proven blueprint—to actually heal your nervous system, so you can finally feel calm and in control again?

Up to 90% of adults in the US will experience one or more traumatic events in their lifetimes. While most who suffer a trauma naturally recover over time, for others difficulties continue, and may lead to full-blown depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use, anxiety disorders, and other problems that interfere with healthy daily functioning. Making Meaning of Difficult Experiences is a self-guided mental health resource for people who have had potentially traumatic experiences and who wish to work through them independently, outside of a formal therapeutic setting.

Providing exhaustive research into this pressing discovery, Dr. Jimenez's PTSD: A THEOLOGICAL APPROACH provides an effective treatment, in an easy-to-digest and simple format. This book is designed for listeners who know someone suffering from PTSD, are curious about it, or just want to help. The author has performed extensive research, interviewing combat veterans, as well as secondary research consisting of endless hours of study, sifting, and recombining data found.

Sie haben eine extrem belastende Situation erlebt, mit der Sie einfach nicht zurechtkommen? Sie leiden an medizinisch unerklärlichen Schmerzen, Angstattacken, Schlafstörungen oder Depressionen? Womöglich haben Sie ein unverarbeitetes Trauma davongetragen. In diesem Hörbuch zeigen wir Ihnen, wie Sie es liebevoll heilen können! Sind Sie in Ihrer Vergangenheit mit einer außergewöhnlich belastenden Situation oder sogar mehreren Situationen konfrontiert worden.

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.

Abuse knows no bounds—it doesn't discriminate based on gender, age, race, or any other factor. Anyone can become a victim, whether knowingly or unknowingly, and each individual's journey towards healing from abusive relationships and escaping trauma is unique. Our abuse survivor book, Such Reckless Hate, acknowledges this truth and delves into the lived experiences of those who have endured the unimaginable toxic relationships.

Love Without Growth: Overcoming Codependent Patterns and Escaping Unhealthy Relationships to Become a Better You is your transformative guide to finding self-love, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering meaningful, balanced relationships.

If you have experienced any form of multiple trauma in the past, you might be experiencing something more than just your run-of-the-mill anxiety or depression. You might be experiencing something called complex PTSD. In this book we will discover why we are plagued by PTSD or complex PTSD. We will discuss how our temperaments and genetics make us prone to getting PTSD or complex PTSD. We will cover the types of trauma involved in complex PTSD. And we will discuss how you can conquer your complex PTSD and PTSD once and for all!

When Melissa Moore was 13 years old, her father said to her, "I know how to kill someone and get away with it". At the time she chalked it up to his love of detective novels, but it didn't change the fact that her father had always been someone who made her anxious. Two years later, in 1995, Melissa's father was arrested for the murder of eight women over a period of five years - he was the serial killer known nationally as the Happy Face Killer.

Trauma Stories: Discovering Strength Through Our Vulnerabilities is a collection of true stories coupled with actionable steps that will help individuals, who have experienced hopelessness and despair, find a safe space to process their internal chaos. They will learn how the implementation of different trauma modalities such as EMDR therapy can help the mind and body feel a sense of safety and reconnection.

Kriegstraumata können über mehrere Generationen hinweg übertragen werden. Deshalb ist Deutschland, wie zahlreiche andere Länder der Welt, auch nach Jahrzehnten des Friedens noch immer ein kriegstraumatisiertes Land. An den Traumafolgen früherer Kriege leiden nicht nur Menschen, die Krieg direkt miterlebt haben und deshalb durch eigenes Erleben "direkt kriegstraumatisiert" sind. Vielmehr kann jeder indirekt betroffen sein, der traumatisierte Eltern und traumatisierte Bezugspersonen hat und/oder in einer insgesamt kriegstraumatisierten Gesellschaft lebt.

Kriegstraumata können über mehrere Generationen hinweg übertragen werden. Deshalb ist Deutschland, wie zahlreiche andere Länder der Welt, auch nach Jahrzehnten des Friedens noch immer ein kriegstraumatisiertes Land. An den Traumafolgen früherer Kriege leiden nicht nur Menschen, die Krieg direkt miterlebt haben und deshalb durch eigenes Erleben "direkt kriegstraumatisiert" sind. Vielmehr kann jeder indirekt betroffen sein, der traumatisierte Eltern und/oder traumatisierte Bezugspersonen hat und/oder in einer insgesamt kriegstraumatisierten Gesellschaft lebt.

Have you ever been curious about what is being referred to as micro-dosing? Have you tried all kinds of therapy to help heal trauma that has constantly effected your life decisions and your happiness? Have you heard that psychedelic therapy can help allow you to improve your mental health? If you answered yes to any of these questions, than this book will help you get started on a journey.

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.

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.

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.