Secondary Trauma

A longtime trauma worker, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll on those working to make the world a better place. We may feel tired, cynical, numb, or like we can never do enough. These, and other symptoms, affect us individually and collectively, sapping the energy and effectiveness we so desperately need if we are to benefit humankind, other animals, and the planet itself. Through Trauma Stewardship, we are called to meet these challenges in an intentional way.

In this groundbreaking book, Eduardo Duran - a psychologist working in Indian country - draws on his own clinical experience to provide guidance to counselors working with Native Peoples and other vulnerable populations.

Rena Lipiner Katz grew up in the shadow of the Holocaust, believing that the price of her parents’ survival and her own birth was a life of sorrow and guilt. Lipiner Katz explores how her parents’ childhood trauma affected her emotionally and physiologically.

This substantive collection from noted scholar Serene Jones explores recent work in the field of trauma studies. Central to its overall theme is an investigation of how individual and collective violence affect one's capacity to remember, to act, and to love; how violence can challenge theological understandings of grace; and even how the traumatic experience of Jesus's death is remembered.

In "Sacral Chakra: Healing the Power of The Passion Portal," embark on a transformative journey to unleash the true potential within you. Dive into the depths of your being as you explore the significance of the Sacral Chakra, a powerhouse of emotion, creativity, and sensuality. Within these pages, you'll discover the profound impact of trauma on the Sacral Chakra and learn effective techniques to heal and release emotional wounds. Embrace and honor your sexual energy as you unlock the secrets to tapping into a deeper sense of pleasure and fulfillment. Delve into the realm of love and ...

A surprise baby. A comeback show. A race against time. Ben Carter is finally finding his rhythm again. Six years after the accident that changed everything, his band Archer Anonymous is taking the stage once more—and Caroline, the woman who never stopped believing in him, is by his side. The music is back. Their future is bright. And though they weren’t sure they could have a baby, the surprise of becoming parents feels like the perfect encore. Then, six weeks early, Caroline goes into labor in Chicago—alone. Ben is three states away, headlining a music festival she produced remotely....

THE WAY IT ENDS Some love stories are about how they began. This one is about how it survived. Twelve years after the affair that nearly broke them, Amelia and Jason are still married. Still trying. Still waking up in a life they chose to rebuild—one painful truth at a time. To the outside world, they look like they made it: two kids, shared holidays, therapy, forgiveness. But inside their home, silence stretches longer than conversation. Resentment simmers. And their daughter, now a teenager, is starting to ask the kinds of questions Amelia doesn’t want to answer. When an old message ...

Cecelia “CeCe” Woodmark battled with depression after the death of her parents. Family support and therapy helped her get her life back on track and thrive again. CeCe has an incredible job, a great boyfriend, and a wonderful family. Things would be perfect if her boyfriend would finally pop the question. Unfortunately, he breaks up with her right before she surprises him with a romantic trip to Alaska for his birthday. Sad and confused, CeCe goes on the trip solo to escape her funk and meets people who change her life, including the man she has avoided for twelve years. She returns ...

The road was never meant to lead him back. Sawyer Donovan is running—from his past, from his pain, from the life he lost. With nothing left to hold him back, he drifts from one place to the next, searching for something he can’t quite name. But when a chance encounter with a sharp-witted drifter named Rory throws him off course, he finds himself at an unexpected crossroads. She sees through the wreckage of the man he’s become. He tells himself it doesn’t matter. But as the miles pass and the road stretches ahead, Sawyer is forced to ask himself two questions: Is it too late to turn ...

In this poignant and deeply moving memoir, Sigal Magen reflects on her life as a second-generation descendant of Holocaust survivors. Through vivid recollections and heartfelt introspection, she weaves together stories of childhood fears, inherited trauma, and the resilience that shaped her into a beacon of hope and connection. From climbing a playground slide to carrying the weight of generational fears, Sigal shares how her father’s unspoken pain and her grandfather’s symbolic train journeys shaped her view of the world. Her journey takes her from moments of personal struggle to a ...

Lennon Wells and Beckham Sullivan should have been perfect for each other. Both vulnerable, both striving to please difficult families, and both broken by the past. Going from friends to lovers seemed inevitable. So did a bad ending. They thought—they hoped—they’d never see each other again. Years later, bad luck or fate, Lennon and Beckham find themselves working for the same magazine. The wounds are still raw, but the chemistry is there. Then they’re forced to work together on a project.

I’ve always followed one rule—don’t mess with anything my brother’s touched. Even if I touched her first. Mills Callahan is my brother’s ex—and the one I never forgot. Now she’s broke, out of options, and crashing in the only finished room of the house I'm renovating. I should’ve turned her away. But I couldn't. She’s chaos I don’t need—and the only calm I’ve felt in months. I can’t stop thinking about the way she looked at me that night. The way she came apart in my hands—before she married him. If I cross that line with her, I put the entire family at risk. And...

In a world where millions of dogs enter shelters each year, adopting a rescue can be one of life's most rewarding acts—but it's rarely straightforward. *Paws of Resilience: Navigating the Unique Struggles of Adopting and Training Rescue Dogs* by Riley Hawthorne is an essential guide for anyone embarking on this heartfelt journey. Drawing from real-world insights and expert advice, this comprehensive book demystifies the complexities of welcoming a rescue dog into your home, equipping you with the tools to transform challenges into triumphs. Unlike puppies from breeders, rescue dogs often ...

A deeply emotional, second-chance romance about memory, forgiveness, and the love that never stopped waiting. When Rowan Brooks returns to her coastal hometown after six years away, she’s not looking for closure—just a clean break. Her mother is dead, the house is falling apart, and the memories she left behind are buried under layers of dust and silence. But Cal Weston is still here. The boy she once loved is no longer golden. He’s inked, quiet, and carrying scars of his own. The last time he saw Rowan, she vanished without explanation—leaving him with nothing but questions and a ...

This book provides a narrative of the author's journey as a bereaved mother in the wake of her son's death. If you are a bereaved parent, you will most likely see yourself in these pages. If you know someone who has experienced tragic loss, then these words will help you understand them. The loss of a child is different from other losses. There is a very real biological phenomena that accompanies grief of a parent who has lost their child. The trauma experienced is not only mental- emotional, it is physical as well. Daria Sherman takes the reader deeper into resolving their own life after ...

Transform your life with the power of Meditagination—a unique, transformative journey to self-healing and growth. Karuna: One of the Most Beautiful Branches of Reiki is a groundbreaking book that beautifully blends scientific insight with spiritual wisdom. Presented in a newly revised and expanded second edition, it introduces a pioneering literary technique—Meditagination—that invites you to meditate, imagine, and heal simultaneously. This unique practice fosters profound inner realignment, restoring life’s natural flow of energy and abundance. Inside, you will uncover 38 powerful ...

On September 17, 2024, the most coordinated strike ever seen in the Middle East unfolded Thousands of pagers exploded almost simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria. The attack targeted Hezbollah operatives, many of them senior commanders. At least 59 were killed and more than 4,500 were injured. The explosion sowed unprecedented destruction at the heart of the organization. The shock was immediate: Who was behind it? How were the devices planted? And why now? Hassan Nasrallah, the long-standing leader, held himself personally responsible for the disaster. Waves of doubt, anger, and ...

Lucy Dalton knows moving back to her childhood hometown after being gone for twenty years isn't going to be easy. Facing a past that haunts you never is. But after inheriting her late grandma's home and her small business, Lucy decides it's time to move back to the little town of Twin Pines, Oklahoma, where she just may finally find the peace she craves in her life. Lucy is prepared to have a full plate when she arrives. What she doesn't expect is her friend's protective older brother to move in with her. Cal Beckett is a successful small businessman who tends to keep to himself. But he has...

Resilience Behind the Badge is a comprehensive and unflinching exploration into the inner world of those who serve and protect. This groundbreaking book delves beyond the surface of law enforcement to expose the emotional, cognitive, and psychological challenges that officers face—both on and off duty and at the deepest levels. By covering a wide range of topics, it ensures that readers are fully informed and equipped to understand and address the complexities of law enforcement. Through 21 compelling and expertly crafted chapters, the book reveals what lies beneath the uniform: the ...

He's a reclusive writer whose imagination creates chilling horror novels. She's a down-on-her-luck actress reduced to staging kids' puppet shows. He knows a dozen ways to kill his characters with his bare hands. She knows a dozen ways to kill an audience with laughs. But she's not laughing now.