20 Ways to Break Free From Trauma

Download or read book 20 Ways to Break Free From Trauma written by Philippa Smethurst and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-11-21 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'An important and insightful contribution to the mental health literary landscape.' - Alastair Campbell Trauma is a wound - one that we often hide from ourselves and others. Philippa Smethurst - a psychotherapist with decades of experience - has written this compassionate and practical guide to help you to understand, process and move beyond trauma. The book explains twenty common ways that trauma can show itself - from dissociation and anger to brain hijacking and trust issues - but also how you can move on from them. Drawing on the latest brain- and body-based research, this book uses stories, poetry and reflective exercises, to give you the guidance and tools you need.