Organization Trauma

Updated and Expanded Edition How do you quantify the mental, physical, social, and cognitive health of people and organizations? Heart rate variability or HRV is the answer. HRV is a biometric that measures the differences in successive heartbeats. While simple, HRV provides an incredible amount of information on the health of our autonomic nervous system and brain. In recent years, HRV variability monitors have become smaller and very affordable. A simple smartphone application takes the data from the monitors, applies algorithms, and provides users with accurate data on their mental, ...

What is it like to suffer Religious Trauma Syndrome while still inside a high demand religious organization? What causes Religious Trauma Syndrome, and what are the risks that come with continuing participation? A Voice from Inside presents the rare voice of a critical insider of the Watch Tower Society, offering an account of the experience, how people are struggling, and what can be done to survive and move forward.

The basic structure of the first edition was built around a four level intervention model which provides a coherent structural foundation. Substantial changes to the new edition include: A revised and expanded preface to serve as both a preview of the book and a vehicle to entice...

How do you quantify the mental, physical, social, and cognitive health of people and organizations? Heart rate variability or HRV is the answer. HRV is a biometric that measures the differences in successive heartbeats. While simple, HRV provides an incredible amount of information on the health of our autonomic nervous system and brain. Heart Rate Variability explores how professionals and organizations can implement HRV to track the psychological, social, and physical health of those they serve, their staff, and the organization.

Bloomsbury presents The Badge Between Us by Terrence P. Dwyer, read by John Chancer. The Badge Between Us is a raw, unfiltered account of policing that tracks the impact of secondary trauma and moral injury, infused by instances of organizational betrayal and police officer corruption. It is a...

One day. One choice. One heartfelt promise at a time. In the heart of a snow-covered Pennsylvania Christmas tree farm, Janet Rodriguez is desperate to find her way home after a decade of service in Honduras that left her scarred and uncertain. Confronted by the haunting memories of her past, Janet faces a crossroads: can she reclaim her life and discover the joy she's long denied herself? Where does she go from here? When Kris, disillusioned former pastor and tree farmer with dreams of building a life of purpose away from ministry, welcomes her into his world, he offers more than just a ...