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.

Rena Lipiner Katz grew up in the shadow of the Holocaust, believing that the price of her parents’ survival and her own birth was a life of sorrow and guilt. Lipiner Katz explores how her parents’ childhood trauma affected her emotionally and physiologically.

This is a second edition of a leading book on birth trauma, written by the CEO of the Birth Trauma Association, which has been revised and expanded to include new interviews and to take into account important changes in the law. Birth ought to be a joyful experience - for some women, however, it is anything but. Women who have experienced a difficult or traumatic birth may develop the debilitating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): flashbacks, sleeplessness, nightmares and extreme anxiety. Also known as 'birth trauma', postnatal PTSD affects 30,000 women every year in the UK...

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.

Claudia Jenkins wasn’t about to let anyone tell her what to do! When fire threatens the safety of her team, she knows the right thing is to evacuate the oil platform until a gorgeous rescuer tries to bully her. This is her rig, her money, and her dominion – so who does Tobin Randall think he is by telling her to abandon it? Tobin has never met anyone so stubborn in his life! The enchanting blonde with a smear of oil on her cheek is adorable in her hardhat; but when she opens that beautiful mouth, it's like arguing with any of the ‘boys’. She's tough, smart, and irritating – until ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

I’ve always followed one rule—don’t mess with anything my brother’s touched. Even if I touched her first. Mills Callahan is my brother’s ex—and the one I never forgot. Now she’s broke, out of options, and crashing in the only finished room of the house I'm renovating. I should’ve turned her away. But I couldn't. She’s chaos I don’t need—and the only calm I’ve felt in months. I can’t stop thinking about the way she looked at me that night. The way she came apart in my hands—before she married him. If I cross that line with her, I put the entire family at risk. And...

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.

A deeply emotional, second-chance romance about memory, forgiveness, and the love that never stopped waiting. When Rowan Brooks returns to her coastal hometown after six years away, she’s not looking for closure—just a clean break. Her mother is dead, the house is falling apart, and the memories she left behind are buried under layers of dust and silence. But Cal Weston is still here. The boy she once loved is no longer golden. He’s inked, quiet, and carrying scars of his own. The last time he saw Rowan, she vanished without explanation—leaving him with nothing but questions and a ...

When the Yellowstone supervolcano erupts, the world ends in ash and fire. For Harper Vega, it's just the beginning. Former Army medic Harper Vega is leading a wilderness survival course when the unthinkable happens—Yellowstone explodes in the largest volcanic eruption in human history. As ash clouds blot out the sun and civilization collapses, Harper finds herself responsible for keeping a group of strangers alive in a poisoned wasteland. But she's not alone. Quinn Marshall, a brilliant geologist haunted by loss, becomes Harper's unlikely partner in a desperate journey toward the Canadian...

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 ...

Resilience Behind the Badge is a comprehensive and unflinching exploration into the inner world of those who serve and protect. This groundbreaking book delves beyond the surface of law enforcement to expose the emotional, cognitive, and psychological challenges that officers face—both on and off duty and at the deepest levels. By covering a wide range of topics, it ensures that readers are fully informed and equipped to understand and address the complexities of law enforcement. Through 21 compelling and expertly crafted chapters, the book reveals what lies beneath the uniform: the ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a world where millions of dogs enter shelters each year, adopting a rescue can be one of life's most rewarding acts—but it's rarely straightforward. *Paws of Resilience: Navigating the Unique Struggles of Adopting and Training Rescue Dogs* by Riley Hawthorne is an essential guide for anyone embarking on this heartfelt journey. Drawing from real-world insights and expert advice, this comprehensive book demystifies the complexities of welcoming a rescue dog into your home, equipping you with the tools to transform challenges into triumphs. Unlike puppies from breeders, rescue dogs often ...

Every morning is the same for Eliza: she swims in Hampstead Ponds, diving into her memories, reliving the heady days of her teenage friendship with Eric and Maggie. The obsession, the adoration, and the sense of belonging she always craved was perfect, until everything was destroyed in a single afternoon. With guilt never far from the surface, she still asks herself: what really happened that day?

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.

A surprise baby. A comeback show. A race against time. Ben Carter is finally finding his rhythm again. Six years after the accident that changed everything, his band Archer Anonymous is taking the stage once more—and Caroline, the woman who never stopped believing in him, is by his side. The music is back. Their future is bright. And though they weren’t sure they could have a baby, the surprise of becoming parents feels like the perfect encore. Then, six weeks early, Caroline goes into labor in Chicago—alone. Ben is three states away, headlining a music festival she produced remotely....