Trauma Learning

Meditation For Letting Go Of The Past. A Practical Guide to Quieting Rumination, Releasing Regret, Calming Emotional Triggers, Practicing Self-Forgiveness, and Learning to Remember Without Reliving. You don't need to erase the past. You need to learn how to stop reliving it. Do you know, logically, that something is over — a relationship, a mistake, a version of yourself you've outgrown — and yet still feel pulled back into it at 2 a.m., mid-conversation, or in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday? That gap between knowing it's over and feeling like it's over is not a personal failing. ...

They lied. And now you’re questioning everything — every memory, every “I love you,” and whether you can ever trust your own judgement again. Discovering a betrayal doesn’t just break your heart. It shatters your sense of what was real. The intrusive thoughts that won’t switch off. The obsessive need to know every detail. The shame, the rage, the awful question that loops at 3 a.m. — was any of it real, and how did I not see it? If that’s where you are, you are not going crazy. You’ve been through a genuine trauma, and you can heal from it. After the Betrayal is written ...

They call her “dramatic.” They say she’s “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “just hormonal.” But what if she’s not crazy at all? What if she’s carrying the weight of trauma, responsibility, expectation, and exhaustion—all while being expected to smile through it? This book is a wake-up call to a world that’s too quick to judge and too slow to understand the silent battles women fight every single day. From invisible wounds that never fully healed to mental health struggles masked by productivity and people-pleasing, She’s Not Crazy, She’s Carrying Too Much ...

Acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner narrates his gripping and inspiring story of a near-fatal accident and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. This program includes a note written and read by his daughter, Ava...

With accessible strategies grounded in trauma-informed education and positive psychology, this audiobook equips teachers to support all students, particularly the most vulnerable. It will help them to build their resilience, increase their motivation and engagement, and fulfil their full...

A powerful guide for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy. A transformative journey into rebuilding self-confidence, inner truth, and emotional belonging. A deeply compassionate roadmap for remembering your worth and living from it every day. Worth is not something you earn. It is something you remember. I AM Worthy is a book for anyone who learned to shrink, apologize, or disappear in order to survive. It speaks to those taught to silence their needs, suppress their brilliance, or believe their presence was “too much.” This book guides you back to the truth you carried...

You’ve tried to trust God as Father… but something still feels off. You’ve read the books. You’ve prayed. You’ve shown up to church, small groups, and studies. But when life shakes—or when God feels silent—the same questions return: Will He leave me? Am I enough? Is His love really safe? If the word “Father” still carries tension instead of peace, you’re not alone. And you’re not beyond healing. This isn’t another book to read once and set aside. Building the Bridge Your Father Never Built is a coaching resource—a step-by-step guide to help you actually build the ...

The revised and updated edition of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's modern classic about the psychology of combat. "An illuminating account of how soldiers learn to kill and how they live with the experiences of having killed." —Washington Post The twentieth century, with its bloody world wars...

Unlock a Relaxed Body and Mind in Just 28 Days - Say Goodbye to Stress and Trauma Without Overwhelm! Does the weight of stored trauma keep you from feeling comfortable in your own skin? Are you constantly battling anxieties, unsure of how to release years of pent-up stress? Imagine a life where you can find relief and comfort, where the burden of trauma is lifted, and you can truly thrive. Have you tried various self-help methods and therapy sessions, only to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from your own body? Have you avoided traditional talk therapy because you don’t want to dwell on ...

Five years in the making—the powerful follow-up to Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics. What if school wasn’t just about achievement… but about becoming? In Maslow Before Bloom… Then Gardner, Jung & Goleman: Educating the Whole Child With Needs, Strengths, Meaning & Emotional Intelligence, Dr. Bryan Pearlman invites educators, counselors, and leaders to reimagine what it truly means to help students thrive. Building on the truth that kids can’t learn if they don’t feel safe, seen, or supported, this book goes beyond Maslow to explore how we help students grow...

Trauma Theory & Testimony: Breaking Cycles Through Lived Experience and Developmental Theory is an award-winning textbook memoir that bridges lived experience with developmental theory, offering a powerful exploration of how childhood adversity shapes identity, behavior, and resilience across the lifespan. Blending personal testimony with accessible academic insight, Charlietta D. Owens shares her journey through childhood trauma, foster care, incarceration, and ultimately professional advocacy and licensed social worker.

What if the student dysregulation you are managing is not a behavior problem, but a design flaw? Most classroom management strategies focus on controlling students, but very few teach you how to design an environment where neurodivergent learners can actually thrive. If you are tired of modifying lessons on the fly, battling student refusal, and feeling like the weight of a heavy system rests entirely on your shoulders, it is because it does. The problem is not your effort. It is the architecture of the classroom. In Designing for Belonging, education leader Geraldine Doornkamp provides an ...

An unlikely self-love story between a broken girl and her strange brain. Using a refreshing, unexpected, and clever combination of self-deprecation and profound insightfulness, Cindy Robinson shares the story of how her ADHD, OCD, and childhood trauma aided both in her downfall as well as her ultimate triumph. Her humorous and heartfelt vignettes invite you to walk alongside her as she attempts to prove she’s “normal” (and fails repeatedly). Determined not to give up on herself, she ultimately finds solace in a surprising place... her strangeness. Witness her artfully blossom from ...

Everyone calls you strong. So why does being this capable feel so much like being alone? You are the one who handles it. You don't ask for help, you don't lean, you don't let anyone carry the weight — and people admire you for it. But somewhere underneath the competence is a quieter truth: you are exhausted, you are lonely inside relationships, and you cannot remember the last time you let someone all the way in. What you are carrying has a name. Hyper-independence is not a personality trait. It is a trauma response — a survival strategy you built, intelligently, in a world where ...

Narcissistic abuse can leave you questioning your memories, your judgment, your worth—and even who you are. But what was taken from you can be rebuilt. Whether you're still caught in a toxic relationship or struggling with the emotional aftermath of one you've already left, How to Heal from Narcissistic Abuse offers a compassionate, practical path forward.

Master the Art of Protecting Yourself While Embracing Meaningful Connections. Knowing who truly deserves your trust is a skill you can develop. Written by a survivor with a background in psychology, human services, and domestic violence counseling, and trusted by thousands of readers worldwide, this empowering guide helps you spot red flags, sharpen your intuition, and build safer, more meaningful relationships without living in fear. How can we be sure we’re placing our trust in the right people? Awareness is the first step, and it begins with recognizing the subtle signs that separate ...

A groundbreaking, practical guide to accomplishing your goals and thriving in life, written for people with ADHD, autism, trauma and anxiety. “Overcoming the Wall of Awful is not only endlessly validating, but epically empowering. This book needs to be in the hands of everyone who has ever...

Brain science that battles burnout. Teachers are burned out and current behavior plans aren’t working. This is not a one-size-fits-all fix. Just honest conversation without jargon or judgment joined with accessible resources exhausted teachers have been searching for. The connected classroom offers connection, compassion, and classroom strategies for the kids who need you most. It’s a book written by a 30 year classroom teacher and an occupational therapist who specializes in trauma and nervous system vulnerability. The authors use personal and relatable stories to translate ...

Dan McSkimming was a Deputy for 18 years and on the SWAT team (SET - Special Enforcement Team) for 13 years— all with the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office. A normal adjustment of his rifle led to a visit to a chiropractor which would change his life forever. A stroke sent him to Cottage Hospital—the same Hospital of his birth. At age 43, Dan had to learn to live all over again—how to talk, eat, communicate, love… This is the true story of a shocking tragedy and trauma, the fear, despair, and triumph of a first responder, in his own words.

Now more children are attending school while experiencing significant chronic and acute stressors. What can educators do to support students, help them learn, and ensure they reach their full potential? Trauma-informed schools are lauded as one way to address this challenge, but trauma-informed pedagogy can be hard to define and difficult to implement. Trauma-Responsive Pedagogy explores the research and practices around trauma-informed education in an easy-to-digest, actionable text that elevates the healing and wellness of both the children and the adults in our classrooms.