Modern Trauma

Embrace your innate power and find growth from trauma with this essential guide filled with groundbreaking solutions and strategies for your healing journey. Amid collective trauma, it helps to know that our bodies are built to respond to stress and what we might do to shift those reflexes...

“A personal and revealing...memoir from a trailblazing therapist.”—Kirkus Reviews Shares the author’s personal journey to heal his severe childhood trauma as well as his breakthroughs on the path to create Somatic Experiencing Explores how he came to view Einstein as his personal...

The Shadows of Hope— Modern Slavery in the Land of the Free You Believe Slavery Ended in 1865. The Hidden Economy That Built Your Life Proves You Are Wrong. The Shadows of Hope is an uncompromising, forensic investigation that shatters the myth of American freedom, revealing a trillion-dollar system of Modern Slavery operating in plain sight, subsidized by your tax dollars, and built into the cost of everyday goods. This book meticulously traces the anatomy of coercion, from the digital recruitment of victims to the legislative loopholes that sustain their bondage. Part I: The ...

The Collective Unconscious Debate: Modern Controversies and Its Relevance Today explores one of psychology’s most mysterious and debated ideas through a fresh, modern lens. From the scientific critique of inherited archetypes to the cultural, philosophical, and digital implications of shared symbolism, this engaging and accessible book dives deep into the complex questions surrounding the collective unconscious. Is the collective unconscious a timeless truth, a metaphor for human connection, or a relic of outdated thinking? This book examines the theory’s impact on therapy, neuroscience...

(Loosely inspired by the story of Hosea & Gomer)Karalee “Kream” Stokes isn’t the type of woman you find in a church pew. She’s the kind of woman people whisper about—beautiful, broken, and bound to a man who’s as dangerous as he is controlling. Deacon Ross Davis knows better. But when God tells him to love her anyway, Ross risks everything—his reputation, his house, even his celibacy—to bring her home. But healing ain’t holy oil and hallelujahs. Especially not when you’re running from shame, trauma, and secrets the church ain’t ready to hear. As Karalee tries to ...

It's 2 AM and you're awake again, replaying that conversation from dinner. Was their tone different? Why did they check their phone during the movie? Does "sounds good" without an exclamation point mean they're pulling away? If you've ever found yourself trapped in an overthinking loop, analyzing every text message like a detective solving a crime, you're not alone. You're not "too sensitive" or "crazy"—you're a thoughtful person trying to find safety in love, but your mind has turned your relationship into a courtroom where you're both judge and defendant. The constant worry about your ...

For readers of Atul Gawande and Siddhartha Mukherjee--a timely, vital exploration of the burnout, grief, depression, and trauma that America’s healthcare system engenders among doctors, nurses, and medical workers. Practicing medicine is traumatic: coping with the death of a patient, sharing a...

You Just Survive is a combat veteran memoir that pulls no punches. These modern war stories from Iraq and Afghanistan sit beside plain spoken accounts of PTSD and trauma recovery, raw combat moments and the quiet battles that follow when the uniform comes off. This is not a sanitized war book. It is a combat veteran memoir told hour by hour, from turret scans in Ramadi and Marjah to patrols that ended with IEDs, mortars, and decisions you carry forever. If you search for modern war stories from Iraq and Afghanistan, you will find the real, unfiltered scenes that define this book. The book ...

What if the thing that saves your child opens a door you’re not ready to walk through? When author and journalist Bennett Carlton takes his young family to a London park, he doesn't expect to watch his four-year-old son vanish beneath the cold surface of a lake. Nor does he expect the mysterious woman who rescues him—a stranger who moves through the water like she belongs to it. Charlene “Charlie” Morrow is a psychiatrist with a past she doesn’t talk about and a gift she tries not to use. But the lake doesn’t care about her boundaries. Neither does the whisper of a little blonde...

When eccentric TV star Vivica June accuses a castmate of rape, detective Ivan Hellstrom is hired to discreetly uncover the truth. But what begins as a PR crisis leads Ivan to The [Redacted] Ledger — a hidden archive of abuse and power protected by the entertainment elite. As he peels back layers of lies, Ivan is forced to confront not just predators and enablers, but the emotional collapse of his own life: a crumbling marriage, a daughter who needs him, and Charlemay — the influencer icon who once shattered his heart and might be the only person who truly sees him. The Sex Detective: ...

Lena quit. She quit situationships that felt like spiritual internships. Quit ghosters and gaslighters who called her “sensitive” like it was an insult. Quit shrinking herself to be chosen by men who couldn’t even choose healing. She wanted a soft life—but it wasn’t as aesthetic as TikTok made it seem. It looked like crying in Whole Foods, deleting “maybe” numbers, lighting frankincense while blocking toxic exes, and learning to trust herself again. It smelled like rose petals and weed. It felt like learning to want—without apology. And in that sacred in-between, something ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER A heartbreaking memoir from a girl who escaped county line trafficking only to become prey to other abusers… Emily has always felt like an outsider, so when a family friend takes her under his wing she is delighted. But soon it becomes clear that his motives...

Introducing "Unraveling the Mind's Echoes," a comprehensive and groundbreaking eBook that takes an in-depth look at understanding PTSD, the science behind it, and how EMDR therapy can revolutionize the healing process for trauma survivors. The eBook has been meticulously crafted to guide you through every aspect of PTSD and EMDR, ensuring a well-rounded and thorough exploration of the subject. Dive headfirst into the world of trauma, beginning with its origins, and delve into the neuroscience of PTSD. Uncover the detailed workings of the four tiers of PTSD niches, providing you insights on ...

Just Run: A Platinum Chocolate Psychological Saga by LongTemple Just Run is a visionary work of modern women’s literature—part psychological saga, part historical reckoning, part interior survival map. Set against the shifting social landscapes of early-20th-century America, this novel follows Run, a woman shaped by systems designed to discipline, silence, and reframe her long before she understood the language for what was happening to her. Foster care. Institutions. Streets that raised children faster than families could. Rooms where survival demanded stillness. Corridors where ...

White Witchcraft vs Dark Psychology: Your Essential Guide to Spiritual Protection and Mental Clarity By Selena Blackwood Feeling drained, manipulated, or constantly off-balance? Something inside you knows it’s time to break free—you're right. You’re not overreacting. You’re waking up. In this powerful and practical guide, White Witchcraft vs Dark Psychology gives you the tools to protect your energy, reclaim your inner strength, and say no more to subtle manipulation and spiritual exhaustion.🔮 Awaken the Power of White Witchcraft White witchcraft isn’t about spells and potions...

“Life is currently on hold while I read the series” - Goodreads reviewer The past taints everything. Wynter has helped to create a safe home with her family. Her music career is taking off with an overseas recording opportunity and a new all-girl rock band. Her brothers could use some help. Indio returns from London and there's a room waiting for him if he'll take it, as well as an old flame in the wings. Caleb has a new chance at love, and Jesse continues his search for the perfect girl. Out of the blue, their mother Miriam returns seeking reconciliation. Her years of neglect have ...

From the author of Spells for Change comes a gentle and informative guide to reconnecting mindfully with ancestral practices, healing generational trauma along the way. Frankie Castanea—aka “Chaotic Witch Aunt”—draws on their own complex journey of ancestral reclamation to guide readers...

Gaia was groomed, abused and enslaved – but then she fought back Gaia Cooper is just 14 years old when she is groomed by a criminal gang and forced to commit organised credit card fraud. Despite being placed in care – somewhere Gaia should feel safe – she is left even more vulnerable, and...

In a world that demands silence, one voice rises to turn scars into scripture. "What Don’t Kill Me, I Write About" is a raw, unflinching poetic journey through urban adversity. Ross navigates a landscape where survival demands an armor sewn from silence, dissecting inherited trauma and quiet battles within. Witness a childhood stripped bare become the crucible for unparalleled resilience. Here, pain isn't just poetic—it's practical, shaping identity and redefining hope. Ross masterfully transforms gunshots into a hymn and heartbreak into commas, making harsh realities resonate with ...

A rousing, beautifully observed, and tender-hearted debut poetry collection about identity, culture, home, and belonging—for fans of Jasmine Mans and Fatimah Asghar “We, children of plátanos, always gotta learn to play in everyone else’s backyard and somehow feel at home.” Poet...