Trauma Resilience

"[Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry] are both capable, likable narrators who are sincerely engaged with their subject matter...The performances of these two humanitarians make this a must-hear for anyone recovering from their traumatic past." —AudioFile This program is read by the authors. Our...

Do you use substances or engage in compulsive activities to regulate your mood? Do you reach for something sweet, a couple of drinks, or a pack of cigarettes after a difficult day because you can't unwind without them? Do you race to the stores to spend away the day's frustrations or run around in circles taking more time to get less done? If these self-defeating habits sound familiar, Emotional Sobriety will shed light on why and how these coping mechanisms threaten your health and impact resilience

A practical, integrated approach for therapists working with child and adult patients impacted by developmental trauma and attachment difficulties—featuring a foreword by Waking the Tiger author, Peter Levine. Kathy L. Kain and Stephen J. Terrell draw on fifty years of their combined clinical...

In this galvanizing audiobook for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue - childhood trauma - and its profound effect on learning and teaching.   

During and after a traumatic experience, survivors experience a cascade of physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, relational, and spiritual responses that can make them feel unbalanced and threatened. The second edition of Building Resilience to Trauma explains common responses from a biological perspective, reframing the human experience from one of shame and pathology to one of hope and biology.

AS SEEN IN THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SBS AND HBO MAX DOCUMENTARY WE ARE JENI - this is the unforgettable memoir from a woman who refused to be silenced. Jeni Haynes is an inspiration and her bravery and determination to live shows how MPD or DID saved her life. It is a powerful reminder of the...

Aimed primarily at teens and young adults, the information, guidance, and resources in this book will also make it valuable for anyone directly or indirectly affected by trauma as well as those wishing to learn new resiliency and coping strategies. Traumatic experiences come in many forms, from fighting in a war zone to suffering abuse at the hands of a stranger or a loved one to being in or witnessing an accident.

Raise kids who can handle whatever life throws at them—from the Navy SEAL performance coach who discovered that real resilience comes from connection, not pressure. Includes exclusive bonus content: Gretchen, Brandon's co-parent, reads her foreword and the two share a candid 20-minute bonus...

At the tender ages of five and seven years old, sisters Judy and Cherie were removed from the loving home of their maternal grandparent's farm in Sycamore Illinois and put on a plane to go live in Southern California with their mother and soon to be stepfather; a sadistic perpetrator and child molester. Violence, torture, sexual abuse, and the unconscionable acts of their mother would be the theme of their lives for the next eleven years. Even though they were physically separated from their grandparents, the grandparents never forgot their granddaughters. Their continuous love and devotion...

A clinical psychologist and author of The Defining Decade takes us into the world of the supernormal: those who soar to unexpected heights after childhood adversity. "Compelling and hopeful." —Kirkus Reviews "Supernormal's inspiring message and Jay's portraits of how to act on it make this a...

INSIDE—YOUR EXCLUSIVE BONUSES, READY TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR JOURNEY. UNLOCK THEM NOW! NEW! 7-Day Nervous System Reset Plan (downloadable via QR Code or Link on page 3) 66-Day Habit Tracker – to reinforce new positive habits and ensure lasting change. 30-Day Interactive Healing Journal – deepen your healing with guided prompts and reflective exercises. ARE YOU TIRED OF FEELING STUCK IN PATTERNS OF ANXIETY, STRESS, OR EMOTIONAL NUMBNESS? You’ve tried to move on, but something still feels unresolved. Most self-help books give you theory—this one gives you results. What if, in just 66 ...

A top expert on human trauma argues that we vastly overestimate how common PTSD is and fail to recognize how resilient people really are After 9/11, mental health professionals flocked to New York to handle what everyone assumed would be a flood of trauma cases. Oddly, the flood never came. In...

What does it mean to heal from trauma caused by the people, beliefs, and practices of your faith? And to rebuild a sense of self, when high-control religion said you shouldn’t have one? This program is read by the author. "This gripping audiobook is a strong choice alongside books about...

“They’re gone,” I hear someone say. “Your mother, they all left. Did you know?” The door opens without resistance. They didn’t even bother to lock; they never did. Doors are never locked here, not in this apartment nor any other. Who would steal anything here? There is nothing to take. Born in a rural desert town to a family of Persian immigrants, Miriam was twelve years old the first time she had three meals in one day. The tenth daughter of twelve siblings, she was raised so far away from anyone who might care that there was no one around to see her endure the debilitating ...

A “vital, life-saving must-read” (Nora McInerny, author of Bad Vibes Only) manifesto for communal resilience based on in-depth investigations into history, social science, and psychology, from the bestselling author of Rage Becomes Her. We are often urged to rely only on ourselves for...

Have you ever wished you had heard certain words growing up, like “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” or “You are enough?” Words like this hold immense power, shaping how we see ourselves and how we navigate the world as adults. But what happens when you didn’t receive them? When the words you needed to hear were never spoken, it can create deep emotional wounds that linger into adulthood. This book is here to help you heal those wounds by reconnecting with your inner child and offering the love, support, and healing affirmations you were deprived of in your childhood. Inner Child ...

You don’t recognize yourself anymore. You second-guess your instincts, silence your voice, and walk on eggshells—yet somehow, you’re always the problem. You try harder, love deeper, forgive more quickly—but it’s never enough. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve spent too long trapped in the emotional chaos of a narcissistic relationship, questioning your reality, your worth, and your strength to leave. You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone. This book is your lifeline. "Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Guide and Workbook" is more than a guide—...

Resilience: Breaking the Chains is a searing story of survival and transformation that exposes the hidden epidemic of domestic violence inflicted on men, a reality too often ignored in society. Told through the eyes of Nathan Parker, the story journeys from childhood innocence shattered by betrayal, through years of fear and silence, to a courageous rise fueled by love, defiance, and resilience. Nathan’s story reflects the complex scars that can be left by trauma and the strength required to break free, not just from abusive hands, but from the chains of stigma, shame, and silence that ...

In this stirring follow-up to the award-winning Fostering Resilient Learners, Kristin Van Marter Souers and Pete Hall take you to the next level of trauma-invested practice. To get there, they explain, educators need to build a nest—a positive learning environment shaped by three new Rs of education: relationship, responsibility, and regulation. Educators have a unique opportunity to influence students' learning, attitudes, and futures. This audiobook will invigorate your practice and equip you to empower those you serve, whatever their personal histories.

As a child, Sheila Wise Rowe was bused across town to a majority white school, and she experienced the racist lie that one group is superior to all others. We experience ongoing racial trauma as this lie is perpetuated by the action or inaction of the government, media, viral videos, churches, and within families of origin. In contrast, scripture declares that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made.