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Traumatic life experiences can be devastating and they inevitably shape who you are. Such events can also become a powerful force that awakens you to an undercurrent of your own aliveness. Trauma recovery involves learning to trust in your capacity for new growth. In order to grow, we must make use of our suffering in order to find our happiness.

Within these pages, you will find an invitation to see yourself as the hero or heroine of your own life journey. A hero’s journey involves walking into the darkness on a quest for wholeness. This interactive format calls for journaling and self-reflection, with practices that guide you beyond the pain of your past and help you discover a sense of meaning and purpose in your life. Successful navigation of a hero’s journey provides opportunities to discover that you are more powerful than you had previously realized.

Written by Dr. Arielle Schwartz, bestselling author of The Complex PTSD Workbook, this healing guide provides a step-by-step approach to trauma recovery that integrates:
– Mindfulness & yoga
– Somatic psychology
– EMDR therapy
– Parts work therapy
– Relational therapy

13 reviews for The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook: Practical Mind-Body Tools to Heal Trauma, Foster Resilience and Awaken Your Potential

  1. Tabitha Panariso
    November 14, 2023
    5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Wise; Tender and Compassionate
    I loved this books as a Therapist, but even more so as human being who is healing from her own stories. Schwartz did an incredible job sharing easy, b...More
    I loved this books as a Therapist, but even more so as human being who is healing from her own stories. Schwartz did an incredible job sharing easy, but meaningful activities, questions and tools to guide the reader in growth. This is a book I know I will refer to often as well as recommend to my clients.
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    Haleh
    September 28, 2023
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
    I purchased this book after attending a training with Dr. Schwartz on trauma. This is a great tool to use with clients who have experienced trauma. A ...More
    I purchased this book after attending a training with Dr. Schwartz on trauma. This is a great tool to use with clients who have experienced trauma. A couple of my clients have already purchased and find it very helpful as we work through the chapters and exercises together.
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    Teresa
    June 10, 2023
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool!
    This book works best with a therapist. It has great tools and strategies to help you!
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    Laura Truman
    November 7, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    There’s a lot of good info. I’m working through each chapter with my counselor and it’s a good pace.
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    C. Cobb
    October 13, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best
    I have highlighted the Kindle of ‘The Post Traumatic Growth Handbook’ from beginning to end, and will be applying ideas from this book for years.
    Helpful? 5 0
    Margaret C Deyerle
    July 6, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for ptsd survivors
    This book is very helpful for those of us with complex ptsd. She explains things in very understandable language. Each concept is written in short eas...More
    This book is very helpful for those of us with complex ptsd. She explains things in very understandable language. Each concept is written in short easy to read sections. It is an excellent complement to therapy.
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    QueenV
    June 21, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great guild for any hero(ion) s journey!
    This is a clear concise self help book. It is a fantastic companion to a Theraputic relationship, offering homework that probably isn’t being assigned...More
    This is a clear concise self help book. It is a fantastic companion to a Theraputic relationship, offering homework that probably isn’t being assigned, but a thinking compendium to help sort through the thoughts, feelings & sensations brought up in therapy . It helps one delve deeper to gain a greater understanding of their journey, building on the Theraputic process. It opens areas of contemplation for further therapy sessions and growth.
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    Gabbie Norton
    February 23, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super helpful to solidify building resources while in therapy
    My therapist recommended the book soon after it came out and I cannot say enough good about it. I have been reading this alongside EMDR therapy and it...More
    My therapist recommended the book soon after it came out and I cannot say enough good about it. I have been reading this alongside EMDR therapy and it has been such a great tool. The author has many resources for a person to utilize, complimenting resources that my therapist has taught me, and the book has helped me to solidify which ones works best for me in my practice. I can read it in small chunks and share with my therapist weekly what stood out.
    Helpful? 17 0
    Rick and Ashly
    December 7, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books written on healing from trauma
    I've done extensive research and reading over the last decade regarding trauma and healing. This is one of the best books written for the topic with t...More
    I've done extensive research and reading over the last decade regarding trauma and healing. This is one of the best books written for the topic with the most practical approaches, experiences/applications, and advice. Arielle Schwartz, PhD is wonderful to listen to (I've attended two conferences where she remained a top speaker), and someone that knows how to walk this journey WITH a survivor in her book.
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    Alice Unicorn
    August 29, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent authentic reflection
    Helpful for survivors of trauma who are still suffering from triggers, anxiety, guilt, and shame. Encourages authentic reflection of long held beliefs...More
    Helpful for survivors of trauma who are still suffering from triggers, anxiety, guilt, and shame. Encourages authentic reflection of long held beliefs. Requires personal commitment to question the true causes of thinking and acting.
    Helpful? 18 0
    Kay
    August 3, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased with this product. Thank you.
    Very pleased with this product. Thank you.
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    vanessa
    May 14, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Glad I got it
    I’ve been using this book until I can get a stable therapist and it’s helped immensely. The perspectives the author gives are amazing and I love that ...More
    I’ve been using this book until I can get a stable therapist and it’s helped immensely. The perspectives the author gives are amazing and I love that there is space to reflect after each chapter. It’s beginner friendly to someone going down the self-help road but I could also see it being a conversation starter when working with someone else. All in all it’s a great resource!
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    Linda
    January 27, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
    What a wealth of information. This book is a breath of fresh air and hope. We don't have to stay "stuck." There are skills we can learn and resilie...More
    What a wealth of information. This book is a breath of fresh air and hope. We don't have to stay "stuck." There are skills we can learn and resilience we can cultivate. Dr. Schwartz writes with wisdom, compassion and professional clarity. If you are willing to invest time and energy into the work it can truly be transformative.
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