Trauma books

Hi @Just

I recently read Trauma, The Invisible Epidemic by Dr. Paul Conti, and I found it incredibly insightful.

As the parent of a child with an autoimmune disease, I was particularly fascinated by the chapter The Physical and Mental Ravages of Trauma. It deepened my understanding of how trauma impacts both the body and mind from Dr Conti's perspective.

I have a special interest in the effects of childhood trauma on physical health and how we can make healthier, more compassionate parenting choices to reduce trauma and ease the suffering of future generations.

I hope you enjoyed the book as much as I did.

Kindly,
Alisse

Great hearing you found good support reading that book. My mind is not really capable of much reading, but i did get really good face to face counselling. International supports are now available online, if you can pay that is, which makes it so much easier for people, like me, living in the country with no skilled counsellors nearby.

The counsellors personal P.T.S.D experience, as well as his counselling skills, helped me greatly understanding my depression, rages, anxiety, and psychoses. He truly taught me the life skills to begin the process of the unloading years of my accumulated bad life.

Since then, 2016, after years applying his methods daily in my life, i have left those horrible rages, and my frequent psychoses, usually triggered by my rage, almost completely behind. Though i still struggle with depression, on an almost daily basis. Yet my life has become very much more manageable since i met this wonderful man. And i have good hopes growing more good life, where now bad life still rules me at times, and hopefully harvest also victory when it comes to depression.

@Alisse sorry to hear about your child having an autoimmune disease. It's tuff when you know as a parent, u can't trade places as much as you wished you could. I enjoyed reading your review of the book. Have you any books you would recommend on Trauma? No worries if that's not your usual topic. ?? I'm guessing here that you were maybe reading for other reasons.

Hope you are okay @Just

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Hi @Just

I hope you're doing well. I wanted to apologise for the delayed response, but I’m so glad you reached out. It’s wonderful to hear that you've read Paul Conti's Trauma. That's such a powerful step toward understanding yourself and beginning the journey toward healing and self-compassion. You should be proud of the progress you're making.

I’ve built quite a library of books on trauma, psychology, and mental health, and I’ve found that knowledge not only deepens my understanding of myself but also increases my compassion and ability to prioritise self-care. I wanted to share some of the books that have had a meaningful impact on me, in case any resonate with you:

The Body Keeps The Score. Mind, brain and body in the transformation of trauma. by Bessel Van Der Kolk.

Waking The Tiger. Healing Trauma. by Peter A. Levine

What happened to you? Conversations on trauma, resilience and healing by Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. & Oprah Winfrey

the Myth of Normal. Trauma, illness & healing in a toxic culture. by Gabor Mate

Healing Developmental Trauma. How early trauma afffects self-regulation, self-image, and the capacity for relationship. by Laurence Heller, PhD & Aline LaPierre, PsyD

These books have really helped me develop a greater awareness of the impact of trauma and mental health challenges. I also think it’s so important to learn practical coping skills and strategies to better manage life with hope and positivity.

I hope you find something here that speaks to you, or perhaps it will inspire you to discover another valuable resource on your reading journey. And remember, you’re never alone—there’s always someone here to connect with on the Forums.

Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing amazing work, and every step counts.

Kindly Alisse

Yes, books and skills that's the ticket.😀 hope everyone is doing ok.

Have been reading some pages I could on one of the books you suggested.🌻@Alisse