Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times best seller....

An astonishing memoir that explores how far we will go to protect ourselves, and the healing made possible when we face our secrets and begin to share our stories.

Melody Beattie's insightful look into codependency has guided millions to understanding that caring for the self is where healing begins.

What Happened to You? provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.

A groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations, by an acclaimed expert in the field....

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....

By age thirty, Stephanie Foo was successful on paper: She had her dream job as an award-winning radio producer at This American Life and a loving boyfriend. But behind her office door, she was having panic attacks and sobbing at her desk every morning....

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.

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....

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....

Learn how to free yourself from chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, and myriad debilitating conditions through the transformative process of nervous system regulation in this accessible guide from psychotherapist and leading mind-body clinician Nicole Sachs.

Combining history, psychology, and anthropology, Tribe explores what we can learn from tribal societies about loyalty, belonging, and the eternal human quest for meaning....

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....

As an award-winning stuntwoman, Kimberly Shannon Murphy was intimate with pain. For years, she propelled her body through dangerous spaces—medicating the trauma of her childhood sexual abuse with the adrenaline rush that came from pushing herself to the absolute limit....

Life is never easy. But even in the most challenging times, we have the ability to rise above—and thrive. In this engaging and hopeful book, renowned psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman unpacks the victim mindset and shines a light on the many ways we can empower ourselves.

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.

From Dr. Mariel Buqué, a leading trauma psychologist, comes this groundbreaking guide to transforming intergenerational pain into intergenerational abundance....

Dr. Thema shows you how to reconnect with your authentic self and reclaim your time, your voice, your life....

Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context....

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

Religious trauma is something that happens far more often than most people realize. But religious trauma is trauma....

As we emerge from the past few years of collective upheaval, are we ready to face the complexities of our time with joy? Now more than ever, we must learn to heal ourselves, connect with one another, and embody our values. In this revolutionary book, Prentis Hemphill shows us how.

Learn how to heal your emotional wounds, get unstuck, and get into healthy, loving, intimate relationships with the help of this eye-opening book.

In The Pain We Carry, you'll find powerful tools to help you understand and begin healing from repeated trauma....

A practical step-by-step guide and follow-up companion to Healing Developmental Trauma—presenting one of the first comprehensive models for addressing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD)....

Grounded in the latest research on Parts Work and Internal Family Systems, and offering proven techniques from Frank’s clinical practice and personal challenges, this engaging guide is a user manual to your own mind—and presents a road map for finding peace, confidence, and a deeper understanding of who you truly are.

The Polyvagal Theory Workbook for Trauma offers evidence-based activities to help you heal the effects of trauma, rewire your nervous system, and return to a state of balance and calm. You'll begin by getting to know your nervous system, including an exploration of polyvagal theory and the vagus nerve. You'll also learn soothing, body-based practices to help you rewire your nervous response, including rhythmic movements (EMDR and tapping), conscious breathing, mindful movement, and more.

Demystifying trauma, Lisa Collins, EdD, teaches you how to identify and interrupt unhealthy responses through learning, discovery, and reflection so you can reclaim your joy. With a variety of exercises and insights from the author's own journey, you will learn how to address past experiences that unknowingly weigh on you. This book helps you foster a deep personal relationship with yourself and address emerging internal challenges. In no time, you will be skillfully navigating the often unacknowledged traumas we all face, transforming harmful energies into healing ones.

In The Joy Reset, Dr. McDonald helps listeners identify barriers that prevent them from accessing joy—hypervigilance, emotional numbing, fear of loss, conditioning, guilt, and shame—and then redefines positive emotions as those tenacious, gritty, often tiny experiences that appear within the darkest moments and form the very foundation of psychological resilience.

Those echoes of childhood memories—both tender and painful—shape your present in ways you might not even realize. Through patterns of people-pleasing, feelings of not being enough, or walls built for protection, your inner child speaks, asking to be heard and understood. Healing Your Inner Child isn't just another self-help manual—it's a heartfelt companion for your healing journey, offering both gentle wisdom and practical guidance.

Das Standardwerk zum Thema Trauma und Traumabewältigung Traumata sind eines der großen gesundheitlichen und gesellschaftspolitischen Probleme unserer Gegenwart. Der renommierte Psychiater und Psychotherapeut Dr. Frank Schneider liefert eine zugängliche Einführung in ein gesundheitliches Thema, das immer mehr Menschen betrifft. Dabei räumt er mit Fehlannahmen auf und gibt Antworten auf die wichtigsten Fragen. Wer ist besonders anfällig für eine PTSD-Erkrankung? Was sind die Anzeichen für ein Trauma oder eine posttraumatische Belastungsstörung?

Whether you’re new to inner child healing or seeking a fresh approach, this guide offers actionable steps to help you heal deeply and transform your life. If you're ready to release the past and reclaim your joy, start your healing journey today.

One of the best and most effective weapons against the turmoil and pain you feel is quite possibly within arm's reach right now. It's waiting in your desk drawer, in your car's glovebox, at the bottom of your purse. It's a pen. And if you wield it with courage, it can open the door to freedom. Weaving personal storytelling with research-based insights, gentle affirmations, and inspired prompts, Brave the Page shows you how to harness the power of writing to process your hard stories and experience healing.

Adult Sons of Narcissistic Fathers is a compassionate, informative, and practical guide designed specifically for men who are grappling with the lasting effects of having a narcissistic father. This book delves into the unique challenges faced by sons of narcissistic fathers, offering a safe space to explore the impact of narcissistic abuse on self-worth, trust, and the ability to form meaningful connections.

🌿 Self-Healing Isn’t Pretty It’s not cute. It’s not calm. And it’s definitely not quick. This is self-healing—for real. You’ve held it together for too long. You’ve smiled when your heart was screaming. You’ve said “I’m fine” when you were falling apart. This book is for you. What you’ll find inside: Raw reflections on healing from emotional exhaustion Gentle truths about why it still hurts Tools for coming back to yourself—even when you feel broken If you’re tired of fake positivity... If you want self healing books that speak to your soul, not your to-do ...

Una guía empoderadora para ayudarte a sanar el dolor del pasado, encontrar el equilibrio emocional y lograr la abundancia, el éxito y la felicidad que mereces. ¿Alguien te ha dicho alguna vez que puedes hacer que sucedan cosas buenas si piensas positivamente? La ley de la atracción, que se basa en gran medida en la idea de que los pensamientos y emociones positivos atraen resultados positivos, es uno de los movimientos de autoayuda más populares de las últimas décadas.

To others, Dr. Lawrence Mieczkowski (Dr. Mitch) was a successful physician, caring father, and good husband—but inwardly, he was suffering from deep despair. When the 1999 Columbine shootings triggered a descent into near madness, he lost his ability to fight off the demons dragging him further into the darkness of depression and hopelessness. Something had to be done.

PTSD doesn’t whisper. It hijacks your sleep, burns through your relationships, and lives rent-free in your nervous system. The world wants you to stay quiet, stay small, stay “healed.” This book says f*** that. Scars Don’t Whisper isn’t about polished advice or therapy clichés. It’s for the ones still waking up in survival mode, still flinching at kindness, still battling the guilt of not being “over it.”

Are you being manipulated without even realizing it? Do you constantly doubt yourself, feel trapped in toxic relationships, or struggle to break free from emotional control? You're not alone-and it's not your fault. Manipulators use dark psychology, gaslighting, and covert emotional manipulation to control, deceive, and dominate others. Whether it's a toxic partner, a controlling boss, or a deceptive friend, these tactics can leave you feeling powerless, confused, and emotionally drained. But once you understand their game, you take back control.

Shame is a powerful and often misunderstood force that affects us all differently. In The Anatomy of Shame, you'll uncover the layers of this complex emotion that can hold you back from living a fulfilled life. This enlightening book takes you on a transformative journey to understand the roots of self-consciousness, how it affects your mind, and, most importantly, how to heal.

🌿 You’re not broken. You’re just… human. And that’s more than okay — it’s beautiful. Have you ever replayed a moment over and over, whispering: "I should’ve known better… I should’ve done more… I shouldn’t have said that…" If yes — this book was made for you. This is not just a book. It’s a gentle hand on your shoulder, a deep breath in the dark, a soft voice saying: “You can stop punishing yourself now.” 💔 Inside, you’ll gently unpack: Why you hold onto shame like armor — and how to take it off The real reason you can’t “move on” — and how ...

💔 You’d never speak to a friend the way you speak to yourself. So why is your own mind your harshest enemy?📘 Break Up with Your Inner Critic Quiet the negative voice in your head and rewrite how you talk to yourself. From the bestselling Heal Your Inner You series comes a brutally gentle guide to ending the mental self-abuse and finally choosing compassion. If your mind sounds like: “You’re not enough.” “You always mess things up.” “What’s wrong with you?” Then this book was written exactly for you. 🌿 Inside this self-healing journey, you’ll learn how to: 🎭 ...

💔 You fell apart quietly. Not with screams. Not with drama. Just silence… and a heart that forgot how to trust. Maybe it happened after a breakup. Maybe after life got too loud. Maybe you just couldn’t keep holding it all together. If that’s you—this book is for you.🌙 The Healing Self is your gentle guide back to you. Written in the same comforting tone of the Heal Your Inner You series, this is not just another “you got this” book. It’s real. Raw. And full of moments you’ll whisper: “That’s me.”🔥 Inside, you’ll learn how to: 🧠 Rebuild trust with yourself...

✨ Write It. Burn It. Heal It. Journaling Prompts and Emotional Exercises to Let Go of Pain You’ve Been Carrying for Years 💔 You’ve held it together for everyone else. But when was the last time you let it fall apart—safely, honestly, and without judgment? This is not just another journal. This is a healing experience. A guide. A ritual. A mirror.💡 In this book, you’ll discover: Why writing is more than therapy – it’s emotional CPR. How to unlock stuck pain through raw, real journaling prompts. Letters you were never allowed to send – to them, to yourself, to who you ...

Dr. Wendy Elisheva Somerson, PhD, shows how Jewish history lives in Jewish bodies—and how antisemitism and oppression disrupt our access to safety, dignity, and belonging. This unmetabolized trauma can lock us into a survival state that brings historical grief into the present moment…and keep us from exploring critical questions that help us tend our legacies and live into a better world.