My Trauma Reading List

My Trauma Reading List

Reading is my favorite thing.  When younger I read mostly fiction, both classic and modern.  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott will forever be my favorite.  Jo March is my hero. Over the last few years my focus shifted to books on trauma. The following is not...
Trauma and the Body

Trauma and the Body

Trauma memory resides in the body.  Our bodies act like the event is still happening even though it is in the past. Because the trauma is “stuck” in the body there are a host of physical symptoms and implications for harm that occur. Dr. Peter Levine, a leading trauma...
You Can’t Go It Alone

You Can’t Go It Alone

Childhood sexual abuse happens within a relationship and must be healed within a relationship.  As children we rely on our parents or guardians to meet our need for food, shelter, love, affection, and protection.  Child faith—complete trust in adults is...

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