Trauma Kids

Understand the different types of upsets and traumas your child may experience—and learn how to teach them how to be resilient, confident, and even joyful The number of anxious, depressed, hyperactive and withdrawn children is staggering—and still growing! Millions have experienced bullying...

A no-judgment, simple-to-follow step-by-step parenting guide to help you manage your emotions, meet your child’s needs with empathy, and create a calmer home—without ever resorting to threats or punishment Every parent has had that painful moment they realize there must be a better way to...

Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids helps children’s ministry leaders understand trauma and strengthen their ministries to serve and disciple hurting kids.

Brokenness is not a sign of weakness. Rather, it is a sign of strength. Scars are a sign of healing, of hard work that has been done. Walking through life’s fires, it is inevitable that you will get burned. But God can make something beautiful from those ashes. Broken people are the most genuine people out there. They don’t live their lives as if nothing is the matter with them. In Beautifully Broken, Ruth revisits the trauma of her childhood as a missionary kid in Nigeria, details her search for her biological parents, and shares her brave journey of living with ALS. Ruth’s message ...

With a bachelor's and master's degree in education and over 30 years of experience, plus training in trauma sensitivity, author and mother of two, Jennifer Alushan, is ready to give parents and caregivers proven techniques to effectively understand and authentically interact with children so the healing process can begin.

Break the Cycle: Transform Your Family Legacy Through Mindful Parenting. Every parent carries invisible baggage, emotional patterns, reactive triggers and unconscious beliefs inherited from their own childhood. Despite our best intentions, we often find ourselves repeating the very behaviors we swore we'd never use with our children. It Stops With Me offers a compassionate roadmap for parents ready to break generational cycles, heal past trauma and create lasting change. Drawing on neuroscience, attachment theory and practical wisdom, this book provides 10 powerful tools to help you ...

Once the initial shock begins to fade, it's essential to confront the tough questions. This practical, uplifting guide is your companion for the next six months of your healing journey. Written in an accessible Q&A format, it addresses the real questions that keep you up at night with compassion, clarity, and actionable strategies. You're not alone in this; there is hope for a brighter future. THE SHOCK IS FADING, BUT THE QUESTIONS ARE JUST BEGINNING You've survived the first devastating weeks, but now you're facing even more complicated decisions. Should you stay or go? Can trust ever be ...

Protect Yourself, Shield Your Children, and Break Free with Grace Divorcing or co-parenting with a narcissist isn’t just overwhelming. It’s emotionally exhausting, legally complex, and deeply personal. This book could be your lifeline to take control, protect your children, and rebuild your life with clarity and confidence. Two manuscripts in one book: Divorcing a Narcissist: A Guide to Everything from Legal Strategies, Self-Care Practices, and Reclaiming Your Life with Grace Co-Parenting After Divorcing a Narcissist: A Guide to Mastering Conflict Resolution, Protecting Your Children, ...

What if kids, children, adolescents, teenagers or young people are able to control their anxiety, emotions, depression, worry, anger, panic, trauma, suicidal and negative thoughts effectively - this is where cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) takes effect. Think about the sanity and environmental benefits this will bring to our society. Are you not thrilled? It's not every kid, child, adolescent, teenager or young person who can effectively control their own emotions and behavior. But those who can, are able to take responsibility for their actions, have a good feeling and a tremendous ...

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the past? Do you want to break free from the pain and trauma of your childhood and start living life to the fullest? Look no further than "The Childhood Trauma Workbook for Kids 9-12"! This exciting and engaging book is packed with activities and exercises that will help you master your past wounds and overcome PTSD. From journaling prompts to mindfulness exercises, this workbook offers a fun and interactive approach to healing that is specifically designed for children aged 9-12. With relatable worksheets, examples and expert guidance, "The Childhood ...

When childhood emotions erupt like storms, the whole family feels the aftershocks. DMDD (Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder) is one of the most misunderstood and emotionally exhausting childhood conditions. Parents often face explosive meltdowns, sensory overloads, school discipline battles, PTSD from restraint-based programs, and daily chaos that outsiders can’t begin to understand. In Parenting Through Explosive Childhood, author Devon R. Browning shares a raw, unfiltered, deeply compassionate journey through raising a child whose emotions erupted like earthquakes. Part memoir, part...

If you grew up as a Good Kid, you probably heard these words a lot. And you were good. Quiet. Easy. Responsible. So disciplined, you basically raised yourself. You're the one everyone counts on - and you wear it like a good star. But nobody ever checks on you. And you're exhausted from proving...

You wake up with your jaw clenched. No nightmare—just your body knowing you have to call your mother today. The phone vibrates. Text from Mom: "Hope you're well, haven't heard from you in days. Grandma asked about you."Your stomach drops. Same feeling as when you were eight and had to apologize for breaking the good vase. Maybe you have kids now. Maybe you don't. Either way, something shifted—you started seeing the patterns. Why does every success feel like betrayal? Why do you sabotage good things before they arrive, accept scraps in relationships, stay years longer than you should? ...

The first book to unmask the hidden face of depression. If you look fine on the outside but don't feel fine on the inside, learn five tools to break the cycle of High Functioning Depression and experience more joy in your life. Many of us experience periods in our lives when something feels...

Critical reading for parents, educators, and anyone wanting to understand the tragic epidemic of suicide—”a powerful book [that] will change people's lives—and, doubtless, save a few" (Newsday). The first major book in a quarter century on suicide—and its terrible pull on the young in...

In this honest and open account, Karla shares her journey of foster care, adoption, and a career that took her by surprise. As a mom of six amazing children, she has developed tried and true resources for families across the globe on trauma competent parenting. Here she brings her global and personal experience to the masses. Karla will inspire you and equip you with tools you need to be an agent of healing and advocate for your children NO MATTER WHAT!!If you are asking...Is Love Enough?What is trauma competency?How do I meet my child's complex needs?How can I be an agent of healing for my...

Are you exhausted from constant tantrums, defiance, or full-on meltdowns—wondering if anything will ever work? You're not alone. Many parents are silently drowning in guilt, confusion, and fear that they’ve somehow failed their child. Especially when traditional discipline methods backfire, and advice from professionals only leads to more frustration—or worse, pushes you toward medication as a first resort. This book offers a way out. A real one. Discipline Systems That Work for Out-of-Control Kids is a no-nonsense, deeply practical guide for parents, guardians, and caregivers who are...

The acclaimed author of Red Clocks returns with a biting, lyrical novel about an intergenerational group home run by an ex-musician determined to make a place for those without one On a bluff above a river rises The House, where elderly and disabled residents live alongside young people who help...

The essential guide to parenting adopted and foster kids--learn to create felt safety, heal attachment trauma, and navigate challenging behaviors and triggers Children who have been adopted and/or shuttled through the foster-care system experience trauma at a much higher rate than other kids...

One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2025 A fresh, no-nonsense parenting guide that shows you how to become a great parent (even if you didn’t have one yourself). Many of us didn’t have a perfect childhood. But it’s never too late (or too early!) to transform into the parent you were...