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.

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.

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 ...

For many, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has proved to be a tipping point, a treatment through which they are finally able to make significant changes and break free of anxiety and depression. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks is an interactive audio workbook that outlines a simple, practical plan that occurs over the course of seven weeks, and offers real, tangible relief from anxiety and depression. This is a cumulative workbook that creates a lasting CBT tool kit that will prepare you to handle future challenges as they come

Mom told me that when she came with her mother and little brother, a Nazi asked her how old she was. Grandma had instructed her to give a younger age so that she could be with the other children. But, like a flash from clear sky, my mother tugged at her cheeks and said she was older instead. Mom said she was seventeen, and Grandmother shook her arm, shouting. Mom was in shock and ran and ran into the forest. (1) (2) See Inanna's journey and the description of the myth for an understanding of the descent into the underworld and all the difficulties she faces. My mother was forced as a child ...

Sometimes true love demands an impossible choice.1789, Anne Malloy is a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage to a man who is cruel on the best of days. Despite her circumstances, she finds solace in her love for Lord Michael Godwin, a man who brings joy and passion into her life. But she’s unaware of the looming threat that’s waiting in the shadows and when Anne discovers she's pregnant with Michael's child, she faces a hard decision.

When Charlene and Stacy’s abusive father is hospitalised, they seize the chance to open a box he’s zealously guarded for years. Inside, they find not just secrets but a path to the harrowing truth behind their mother’s disappearance—a truth buried under lies and betrayal. As police unearth bones in their garden, the sisters find themselves plunged into a nightmarish reality that challenges everything they’ve ever known about their past. Bearing scars of loss and deceit no child should, Charlene faces the daunting task of breaking free from the chains of her father’s dark legacy....

Vera thought she had it all—a devoted husband, two beautiful children, and a home filled with love and laughter. For years, she believed in the strength of her marriage, the power of loyalty, and the promises whispered late at night. But everything changed the moment she walked through the front door a day early from a weekend trip to her parents' house. What she heard first was laughter—soft, flirtatious, and unfamiliar. What she found next would destroy everything. Catching her husband Shane in a moment of intimacy with another woman, Vera’s world came crashing down. The man she ...

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 ...

She woke up with no memory of him. But he never stopped loving her. After a devastating car accident, Shannon Callaghan wakes up to a world she doesn’t recognize—including the man at her bedside claiming to be her fiancé. Jack MacCarrick was ready to build a life with Shannon. But now she looks at him like he’s a stranger. As she struggles to piece together her past, Jack is forced to confront a heart-wrenching truth: the woman he loves might never come back to him. But Jack isn’t giving up—not on her, not on the love they shared, and not on the future they still deserve. Even if...

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 ...

"What do I do now?” is a mother's cry after she learns her child has been sexually abused. Research shows that one in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused before age eighteen, usually by someone they know and trust, often by a father or father-figure. Many children remember the abuse only in adolescence or adulthood. A mother's belief in her child's disclosure and her active support and protection after disclosure are essential to recovery from the horror of sexual abuse. Mothers’ trauma resulting from their child's disclosure is magnified when the perpetrator is a partner...

"Absolutely Amazing!" "Excellent Read!" "Best debut novels in years!" Unimaginable horror follows Piper Mitchell from adolescence to adulthood as she tries to escape the chains that hold her long after she is free. A chance meeting with one of Hollywood's’ biggest stars, Ryan Knox, will forever change both of their lives.Venture the unknown with beauty and the daring actor as they both are forced to endure the devastating acts of evil, yet continues fight the drowning current that threatens to pull them both under. Full of hair pin turns you will not soon forget. * due to adult situations...

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 ...

The Fairest of Them All Particularly if we're talking about cold, hard justice. I am the law, at least I am until I'm framed for murder by those who resent my competence at cutting through red tape and the underbellies of corrupt mages. Some call me cruel. All right, everyone calls me cruel, but when you need someone without scruples to go undercover and reveal the impossible, I'm the go-to witch. Apparently, because I'm also being forced to work with the mage I'd like best to rip apart. Convenient that he's so hard to kill, or I just couldn't resist the temptation. He's the golden ...

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.

Perfect for fans of Elle Kennedy and Ana Huang! I should leave her alone . . . but I can't help myself when it comes to her. . . Cole Garcia College Baseball coach. Confirmed bachelor. Never giving anyone a second look. Until he sees Mariah on campus, and one small kindness changes everything. If not love at first sight, definitely lust at first sight. Now he wants her, all of her. And he won't let anything come between them. Mariah Lenski Introverted. Straight out of a bad relationship. And not looking for anything serious. But her heartbreak seems a bit less painful once Cole walks into ...

Previously published as I'll Be Back: Samantha Raven Book #3 by Robins, Bobbie (AUTHOR). Meet Samantha Raven, a woman on the run from her past. Haunted by a faceless stalker and plagued by her past, her life teeters on the edge of chaos. When two men enter her world, Samantha's search for safety becomes a complex game of trust and deception. As abduction attempts escalate and shocking truths emerge, she must navigate a tangled web of lies and hidden agendas. With each twist, Samantha's desperate fight for survival intensifies. Will she find refuge with the mysterious protector or the ...

Arrogant. Ex-flame. Compassionate soul. My emotions are in a whirlwind. My best friend believes Chase deserves another shot at love. The same man I couldn't stand! Mr., no apologies? A true alpha with chiseled abs and an irresistible charm. Why not give a single planned date a try? Rekindle. Reunite. That sounds simple enough! However, our perfect night transforms into a nightmare. Can a leopard truly change its spots? But Chase surprises me. Learning of my past traumas and reliance on medications for anxiety and seizures, he displays an incredible ability to ease my worries… Igniting a ...