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Trauma can turn your world upside down–afterward, nothing may look safe or familiar. This compassionate workbook has already helped tens of thousands of trauma survivors start rebuilding their lives. Full of practical strategies for coping and self-care, the book guides you toward reclaiming a solid sense of safety, self-worth, trust, and control, as well as the capacity to be close to others. The focus is on finding the way forward in your life today, no matter what has happened in the past. The updated second edition has a new section on managing emotions through mindfulness and an appendix on easing the stress of health care visits. Dozens of step-by-step questionnaires and exercises are included.

24 reviews for Life After Trauma: A Workbook for Healing

  1. Jerry W
    March 31, 2023
    Good price for a work book, but didn't help that much.
    If you have PTSD like me, most of it just states the obvious. My therapist much like the author's of this book are highly educated but haven't lived ...More
    If you have PTSD like me, most of it just states the obvious. My therapist much like the author's of this book are highly educated but haven't lived it. It includes up to date cognitive behavioral therapy. It increased my nightmares and flashbacks which my therapist described as "working things out". That being said it is one of the most up to date references, and because its a work book its more interactive, and I have heard that some other people have gotten good results from it. For the price, worth a try if it might help you.

    Jerry W, BSc., A-EMCA, ACP, CCP(f)
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    Pdiniz
    March 7, 2022
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great content but very text heavy
    Great exercises but a lot of reading. Kind of overwhelming for where I am right now.
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    marisol<span class="a-icon a-profile-verified-badge"><span class="a-profile-verified-text"></span></span>
    August 12, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars excited to read
    Heard great things about this book will be reading soon but looks like a good read
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    QtrAcreGalGwen
    June 2, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lifesaving Dignity on Every Page
    šŸ’Utterly EXQUISITE, I can recommend this, BOTH as a Complex PTSD Survivor AND the 6th Mental Health & Addictions Peer Recovery Advocate certified ...More
    šŸ’Utterly EXQUISITE, I can recommend this, BOTH as a Complex PTSD Survivor AND the 6th Mental Health & Addictions Peer Recovery Advocate certified in Ohio. Not even 30 pages in, I was experiencing new insights into Past, Present & Sentiment No Longer Functional Coping Mechanisms, privately, safely, WITHOUT needing to call for help, and ACTUALLY SLEEPING WELL after. šŸ’ā€ā™€ļøThe authors REPEATEDLY emphasize NOT moving forward, page to page, without feeling securely safe, giving readers permission to flow through the material at a more leisurely pace, without feeling lazy. šŸ†ESPECIALLY VALUABLE is the thorough way in which trauma is approached WITHOUT SPECIFYING CAUSES. A sister of mine who's home blew up due to a faulty furnace is as comforted as I, a sexual assault survivor. šŸ„°Working through this, I felt respected, intelligent, active, productive, and NOT Wounded. šŸŒ»My thanks to the authors for granting We Readers Dignity on every page.šŸŒ»
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    Nicole Ventour
    April 26, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected
    Good condition. Better than expected.
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    Shannon Parker
    January 10, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book for trauma victims!
    As a survivor of sexual assault my therapist recommended this book, as it is one she uses in her sessions on a regular basis. I have found it very hel...More
    As a survivor of sexual assault my therapist recommended this book, as it is one she uses in her sessions on a regular basis. I have found it very helpful as an air in therapy and my daily life. I HIGHLY recommend this book for ANYONE who has suffered a trauma of any kind.
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    Courtney N.
    October 6, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent client reviews
    My clients have enjoyed using this
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    Kim
    May 23, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Buy for Anyone in Mental Health
    I use it for work and it is a great resource.
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    Henrietta H.
    May 9, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Very good read, I like it.
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    Joanne DuPonte
    April 14, 2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Workbooks are the best thing to figure out your own way to heal
    Since my trauma has started over 30 years ago and I have only recently learned that i have held onto. Workbooks are the best thing to figure out your...More
    Since my trauma has started over 30 years ago and I have only recently learned that i have held onto. Workbooks are the best thing to figure out your own way to heal.
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    Emily Panich
    September 17, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome workbook. I have been using it with a ...
    Awesome workbook. I have been using it with a client who has a past history of trauma and she is making great progress!
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    Cassie Winters
    February 13, 2017
    5.0 out of 5 stars For the Trauma Survivor!
    Book came in excellent condition. I am looking forward to utilizing this book that my therapist recommended. It appears to be very helpful and thought...More
    Book came in excellent condition. I am looking forward to utilizing this book that my therapist recommended. It appears to be very helpful and thought-provoking on many key issues that those of us that have suffered from traumatic events need to focus in on.
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    KD
    December 10, 2016
    4.0 out of 5 stars A gentle approach to something difficult. Great book!!!
    Great read for me. I am still working on it. I suffer with PTSD and I am currently starting EMDR treatment and this book helps with being able to use ...More
    Great read for me. I am still working on it. I suffer with PTSD and I am currently starting EMDR treatment and this book helps with being able to use a combination of reading and therapy. This book is a good read and also helpful for those who are on their journey and need a little bit of help on their own as well at home to help them when they're not in therapy. Overall, a book to help you become and learn to stay strong from what your individual trauma is. The workbook helps you and goes easily into things, in a gentle matter and doesn't rush into things. You work at your own pace and just take your time. No need to rush anything, especially with trauma. Gentle read and gentle approach. Definitely one of the good ones.
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    mrs.peapod
    October 25, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by a superb therapist for a young rape victim ...
    Recommended by a superb therapist for a young rape victim as the BEST book to work through - slowly - during recovery. AAAAA++++++
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    Mari Lenore
    September 17, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful!
    This book is literally ideal for anyone who has gone through any kind of trauma whatsoever, and a great resource, as well as gives you even more resou...More
    This book is literally ideal for anyone who has gone through any kind of trauma whatsoever, and a great resource, as well as gives you even more resources to get if you feel you need them. I highly suggest using them. <3
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    gerrithegirl69
    May 15, 2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful help to overcome
    Very helpful workbook. Lots of suggestions. I am still reading it and practicing suggestions. A wonderful help to overcome trauma
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    R.Mason
    May 31, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Required Read That is Actually Enjoyable
    This book is very well written and I actually look forward to reading my assignments out of it. There are very practical life-lessons to be learned f...More
    This book is very well written and I actually look forward to reading my assignments out of it. There are very practical life-lessons to be learned from this book. The step by step processes and the insights are well worth any price. This book is great for teaching you to take care of yourself as those who have been traumatized in life usually have issue taking care of themselves. This book stands alone and is not a workbook in the sense that it goes along with another text. This is a book that you read and work in.
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    Loriorlois
    April 18, 2014
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's intense
    Even though I haven't completed much of this pack, it's perfect for people in my commitment. I always need something to doodle on while the speaker is...More
    Even though I haven't completed much of this pack, it's perfect for people in my commitment. I always need something to doodle on while the speaker is speaking. I think this is going to work out perfectly. My daughter has trouble staying still for very long and this workbook would give her something to do while the speaker was speaking.
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    dshaver31
    April 17, 2014
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    I am a therapist that specializes in trauma recovery. This book is a great comprehensive ersourec that addresses many of the issues that underlie trau...More
    I am a therapist that specializes in trauma recovery. This book is a great comprehensive ersourec that addresses many of the issues that underlie traumatic responses. Many books focus on symptoms and skills, which this does, however also helps people address and look at foundation sources of such symptoms. Dr. D
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    Brenda Driver
    July 6, 2013
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thankful
    My counselor brought her copy of the book and so I ordered my own. I am so thankful for a workbook of this kind. I also believe that I will be making ...More
    My counselor brought her copy of the book and so I ordered my own. I am so thankful for a workbook of this kind. I also believe that I will be making better decisions and continue to grow through the process. Thank you
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    Mulzim R. Fidai
    May 23, 2013
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good reading tool
    What more can I say? I like it, it's a good reading, it's good for research and it serves a purpose, can't ask for anything more. Thank you, peace
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    Ernie
    September 22, 2011
    4.0 out of 5 stars Reference book
    This is a good reference book. I used it in putting together a presentation on PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). The book is easy to read and c...More
    This is a good reference book. I used it in putting together a presentation on PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). The book is easy to read and covers how to continue with your life after a traumatic incident happens to your or someone else.
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    psychologist
    September 12, 2011
    4.0 out of 5 stars recommended
    I was pleasantly surprized at how practical, user friendly and up-to-date this manual was. I haven't finished it yet, but have already started using i...More
    I was pleasantly surprized at how practical, user friendly and up-to-date this manual was. I haven't finished it yet, but have already started using it with a teen and an adult.
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    Jasmi Thotts
    July 1, 2011
    4.0 out of 5 stars good workbook along side therapy
    As a health care professional who treats trauma, ptsd,anxiety and mood disorders, I found this book helpful for the patient who can and wants to work ...More
    As a health care professional who treats trauma, ptsd,anxiety and mood disorders, I found this book helpful for the patient who can and wants to work through difficulties between sessions and is supported by a well trained therapist (psychologist) to do so. It is recommended among colleagues. I would not recommend it for someone as a self help book as the therapy needs to accompany such recovery and healing. Excellent exercises and explanations as to what a patient with trauma experiences is going through....well written and understandable. Highly recommend it.
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