Generously provided by the Pella Wellness Consortium and the Pella Community Foundation - 2023 Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-305) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Part one. Understanding trauma -- 1. Trauma -- 2. Burning down the house -- Akemi's story: betrayal of trust -- 3. Care (Step 1) -- Jess and Finn's story: death of a loved one -- 4. Post-traumatic growth -- Part two. Working through trauma -- 5. Looking after your body (step 2) -- 6. Why exercise is the holy grail -- Sophie's story: hidden trauma -- 7. Looking back to look forwards (step 3) -- 8. Coping with trauma (step 4) -- David's story: wounded in battle -- 9. Telling your story (step 5) -- 10. Grieving, letting go and accepting (step 6) -- Peter's story: finding yourself after addiction -- 11. Becoming yourself (step 7) -- Naomi's story: a double cancer diagnosis.
Summary:
"So many of us experience trauma throughout our lives. Trauma can be debilitating. Left unaddressed, it can have a long-term impact on our physical, mental and emotional health, restricting our personal growth and leaving us feeling empty and unfulfilled. In this book Dr Jessamy unriddles the effects of trauma. Using a combination of psychology, neuroscience and her own experiences, Dr Jessamy brings a tough subject to life and opens up the space for healing. This book centres on the concept of 'Post-traumatic growth' - a term used to describe the remarkable way that painful experiences can lead to a valuable re-assessment of life, a renewed discovery of meaning and a fresh perspective. Through her programme, readers will learn how to process past events and move forward with greater purpose and self-acceptance. Dr Jessamy examines common trauma responses and provides us with the building blocks to make sense of our pain in order to reach a deeper level of self-awareness and appreciation. UltimatelyDr Jessamy will help you find meaning when life feels meaningless and remain hopeful even in the face of adversity." -- Amazon.com
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