Transforming Trauma

Uncovering the Spiritual Dimension of Healing

By: Caroline Myss, James Finley Ph.D.

Narrated by: Caroline Myss, James Finley Ph.D.

Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

In cases of severe trauma, the spiritual dimension of the healing process is often the most mysterious. Transforming Trauma brings internationally renowned teachers Caroline Myss and James Finley together for the first time on audio to explore how a combination of contemplative and clinical practices can dramatically enhance our ability to heal.

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Confused

James Finley is an incredible resource on trauma from his own childhood experiences,, through his training as a monk and a mystic, and his extensive scholarship and clinical practice as a psychotherapist. He knows how to approach and make sense of trauma. His gentle grace opens the door to healing, and he makes so much sense of how we heal.
Carolyn is so difficult to listen to because she appears to be yelling at the traumatized reader.
In the very first section of the audio, she says that she was not ever traumatized, except for being in a too hot shower when she was a kid, an experience she is still traumatized by and is still overreacting to (her words). What is her skill in trauma?
Her use of the second person in a punitive, accusatory way closes tge self off to healing. And she is almost always the hero of her own story. One of the upsides of moving through trauma is humility, and she has none.

incredible

i learned so much and am so deeply grateful foe the tools presented in this book. my soul resonates so strongly with its message. thank you Carolyn and James. what a gift ypu habe given us all

Powerful

Well written. Powerful book with tools and insights into the soul. A book on vulnerability and healing

reinforcement of my inner magic

excellent, I have lived on top this earth over half a century. And I still think there is hope for me.
This book has inspired me to see all my judgments in a different light...today. I feel like I am trying to fix myself alot. Now I have a new way to see and release all negative thoughts And judgments to my soul. I believe there is a healer riseing.

A Treasure Map so that you may find your true Self

Profoundly moving in depth and clarity. I now have a new understanding. I appreciate the insight, and clear path laid out, to use trauma so it no longer uses me.

Great info on spiritually transforming trauma

Would you consider the audio edition of Transforming Trauma to be better than the print version?

No, I only have time to listen. I'd like a copy of the book for reference!

What did you like best about this story?

Ideas for transforming through trauma

What about Caroline Myss and James Finley ’s performance did you like?

I enjoyed Jame's calm, slow demeanor. I enjoyed Caroline's firey demeanor. They are a great pair and remind me that it takes all types to make the world go 'round!

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

You can't psychoanalyze your way through major trauma, you need to transform your perspective.

Any additional comments?

No.

Okay

Content was ok...not impressed. I was more annoyed by Dr. Finley’s stories of himself.

Well Worth My Time and Focused Attention

Transforming Trauma provides a step by step process for working with, not only trauma, but the tyranny of the unexamined human mind. If you put down the book and implement the steps, it can be life changing. All you need is right here.

a must for healing

These spiritual teachers are healers and the book is Transcendent , it came to me when I needed it the most after a family members murder. thank you !

Life-altering.....

For anyone who has worked to overcome, but still can't get to the root. As someone who has worked to overcome post traumatic stress disorder, this book/lecture has been a gift. After 3 years of therapy and huge spiritual and emotional changes, this provided the tools to actually move forward instead of feeling like a failure for not being able to let go. Caroline Myss and James Finley are amazing.