Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Number one New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein charts a path to healing that can literally change your life—a simple, powerful method informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy.

The causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering....

Many of us find ourselves stuck in unhealthy habits simply because we don't see a better way. With Mother Hunger, trauma counselor Kelly McDaniel helps women break the cycle of destructive behavior by taking a fresh look at childhood trauma and its lasting impact....

Discover the innovative intersection of somatic therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), featuring 5 core practices to transform modern therapeutic approaches....

How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope....

Introducing a radical healing approach for the adult symptoms of Childhood PTSD—from the creator of the Crappy Childhood Fairy program and YouTube channel.

Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga is a book for survivors, clinicians, and yoga instructors who are interested in mind/body healing....

What if you could wake up every day without anxiety? View your past with purpose, not regret? Live happy, peaceful, and free from fear? You can - and Gabrielle Bernstein will show you the way....

Heal Your Inner Child will change your life and give you back the love, compassion and authenticity you needed as a child, and deserve as an adult....

This powerful self-help audiobook will change the way you see your past and transform the way you live now.

An essential work that centers colonial and historical trauma in a framework for healing, Decolonizing Therapy illuminates that all therapy is—and always has been—inherently political....

The Overthinking Cure is a book that understands where you’ve been through, the exhausting situation you’ve put yourself into, and how you lose your mind in the trap of anxiety and stress....

Louise was like any other excited mother-to-be during her first pregnancy, but no one could have predicted what happened when she gave birth. During an emergency c-section, she had severe complications and fought for her life over a number of days, whilst her son was taken into NICU....

My latest book is a guide for psychotherapists and other helpers to learn my multidimensional approach to effectively treating the childhood trauma that is commonly at the roots of Complex PTSD.

Exploring the latest developments in the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psychotherapy, this book shares practical experiences and insights from both elders and newer research voices in the psychedelic research and clinical communities....

This book offers an integrative model of treatment that teaches therapists how to increase the client's capacity to sense and feel the body, helps the client work through traumatic memories in a safe and regulated manner, and facilitates lasting integration....

When you've experienced trauma and conventional treatments have failed, where do you turn? After unsuccessfully trying traditional therapy, renowned author and social researcher Rebecca Huntley chose an unconventional path to healing: MDMA.

One of the most highly regarded Tier One Delta Force operators in American military history shares his war stories and personal battle with PTSD....

Dr. Schwartz provides clinicians with the tools they need to become a trustworthy companion to trauma survivors and become capable of guiding a healing journey for clients with a history of abuse or neglect.

From trauma educator and somatic guide Kimberly Ann Johnson comes a cutting-edge guide for tapping into the wisdom and resilience of the body to rewire the nervous system, heal from trauma, and live fully....

Trauma and Memory is a groundbreaking look at how memory is constructed and how influential memories are on our present state of being....

Healing Through the Vagus Nerve walks you through how the nervous system and the vagus nerve function, with approachable, non-academic language and helpful illustrations.

In this intimate memoir, renowned developer of Somatic Experiencing, Peter A. Levine shares his personal journey to heal his own severe childhood trauma and offers profound insights into the evolution of his innovative healing method.

It's never too late to chase your dreams: Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was 49-years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn't know she possessed....

What if emotional abuse is so hidden that its effects remain unchallenged for decades masquerading as personal failings?

My latest book is a guide for psychotherapists and other helpers to learn my multidimensional approach to effectively treating the childhood trauma that is commonly at the roots of Complex PTSD. It can deeply aid therapists to mend the damage and arrested development that survivors experienced as traumatized children in the "care" of abusive and/or neglectful parents or other caretakers.

Clinical psychologist Hillary L. McBride sends a sincere and profound message: spiritual trauma is real and impacts us all. She also reassures us that we can remake ourselves and heal in its aftermath. McBride expertly and compassionately shows that acknowledging the impact of spiritual trauma in our lives allows us to begin to repair our wounds individually and collectively, experiencing reconnection with ourselves and others.

Robert V Ayres shares a deeply personal account of his life journey, starting from his challenging upbringing marked by verbal abuse and the absence of his father's validation. Despite these obstacles, he embarked on a path of self-discovery, determined to find his own way in life. Along the way, he encountered various forms of trauma, some of which he inflicted upon himself.

Ein glückliches Leben – jenseits von Trauma und Schmerz. Du funktionierst. Du gibst alles. Und trotzdem fühlst du dich innerlich leer, ängstlich oder ständig erschöpft. Du fragst dich: Warum gerate ich immer wieder in ungesunde Beziehungen – in der Familie, in der Liebe, im Beruf? Die Antwort liegt oft tiefer, als du denkst: ein unverarbeitetes Trauma kann die Ursache für viele wiederkehrende Probleme sein. Emotionale Wunden aus der Kindheit, Missbrauch, Vernachlässigung oder destruktive Familienmuster hinterlassen Spuren.

Imagine a moment when the weight of your past begins to lift, allowing hope to shine through the darkness. You've faced more than your share of silent pain and emerged stronger, yet echoes of childhood trauma still linger. It is shaping your perceptions and relationships. An empowering path awaits, guiding you to understand and embrace your experiences while building resilience in every aspect of your life.

Whether you've been a victim of manipulation, want to improve your persuasion skills, or simply wish to understand the hidden forces shaping human behavior, Dark and White Psychology is your ultimate guide.

If you felt unloved or unsafe as a child, you may have difficulty trusting others as an adult. You might struggle to maintain healthy relationships, or feel like you are somehow damaged. Written by a renowned family therapist, this gentle guide offers an evidence-based approach to help you move past relational trauma—the psychological wounds that can result from experiences of abuse, neglect, or betrayal. By building self-awareness, understanding triggers, and improving your communication skills, you can achieve the love and connection you deserve.

Did your childhood feel like something you survived instead of enjoyed? Painful childhoods naturally result in many sticky obstacles to adult success, ranging from distrust in others to self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors. Chronic family stress prompts a young brain to create deeply ingrained physical and mental habits that help survive childhood but later work against you in adulthood, often resulting in diagnoses like depression, bipolar, ADD, post-traumatic stress disorder, and Complex PTSD.

Lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, you replay your partner's words in your head. Your thoughts are powerful, but they're derailing your happiness and love life. So, let's put an end to it, shall we?

The phrase "broken heart" belies the real trauma behind the all-too-common occurrence of infidelity. Psychologist Dennis Ortman likens the psychological aftermath of sexual betrayal to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in its origin and symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, rage, emotional numbing, and flashbacks.