The People in your Life
Be mindful of the people in your life and whether they are good for your trauma healing or whether they inhibit your healing and set
PTSD Workbook
Here is a link to a useful PTSD workbook that I utilize in sessions. -Dr. P PTSD Workbook
Mindfulness & Trauma Healing
One of the most effective mindfulness books I have found to be helpful with healing one’s trauma and suffering is called Dancing with Life: Buddhist insights for
Resiliency
There are a variety of meanings to the word resilient. My personal research (doctoral dissertation) that I have conducted looked at a variety of factors
APA: Sexual Abuse
Here is valuable info about sexual abuse by the APA. -Dr. P http://www.apa.org/topics/sexual-abuse/index.aspx
Domestic Violence
Here is one educated woman’s account of why domestic violence partners do not leave their abusers. -Dr. P http://www.ted.com/talks/leslie_morgan_steiner_why_domestic_violence_victims_don_t_leave.html
APA: How Therapy Works
The American Psychological Association posts educational links for psychologists and consumers. Here is a link to understanding therapy and how it works. -Dr. P http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/understanding-psychotherapy.aspx
TED: Fear
Here is a great TED.com talk about what fear can teach us. -Dr. P http://www.ted.com/talks/karen_thompson_walker_what_fear_can_teach_us.html
TED: Shame & Vulnerability
TED.com talks can be very inspiring and thought provoking. Here is one about shame and vulnerability. -Dr.P http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame.html