Month: February 2019

Coping Skills for Kids Workbook: Over 75 Coping Strategies to Help Kids Deal with Stress, Anxiety and Anger Workbook Edition

by Janine Halloran, MA, LMHC. (2018) From Amazon.com: “Dealing with stress, anxiety and anger are important skills to learn, but not all kids learn those strategies naturally. The Coping Skills for Kids Workbook can help teach children to calm down, balance their energy and emotions, and process challenging feelings. Author Janine Halloran, LMHC, share over 75 innovative, fun and engaging activities developed from her experience in schools, outpatient mental health clinics and as a mother.” 

Are the Brains of Transgender People Different from Those of Cisgender People?

Research into the biological basis of gender identity is in its infancy, but clues are beginning to emerge.

 March 1, 2018

 

By Shawna Williams
 

https://www.the-scientist.com/features/are-the-brains-of-transgender-people-different-from-those-of-cisgender-people-30027

Gender Identity Is in the Brain. What Does This Tell Us?

How much do we know about how the brain determines gender identity?

By Joe Herbert, Ph.D., emeritus professor of neuroscience at the University of Cambridge 

August 10, 2016

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hormones-and-the-brain/201608/gender-identity-is-in-the-brain-what-does-tell-us

Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion

By Marlene Winell, PhD. (2006) 
 
From Amazon.com: “Have you been harmed by toxic religion? Learn how to recover and reclaim your life. Psychologist Marlene Winell is uniquely qualified to address the subject of this book. In addition to her personal experience with leaving fundamentalist religion, she has worked with clients recovering from religion for 28 years. She is known for coining the term Religious Trauma Syndrome.
Leaving the Fold is a self-help book that examines the effects of authoritarian religion (fundamentalist Christianity in particular) on individuals who leave the faith. The concrete steps for healing are useful for anyone in recovery from toxic religion.
In this book you’ll discover:
• what you can expect about stages of religious recovery
• information about the key issues of recovery
• relevant family dynamics
• the power of manipulations
• motivations for belonging and for leaving religion
• specific steps for healing and reclaiming life
• further steps for rebuilding life in the present
Leaving the Fold is the only self-help psychology book on the subject of religious recovery. The accessible, compassionate writing is ideal for the reader who needs clear information and concrete help.
Buy Leaving the Fold and begin your healing journey today!”

The Art of Healing from Sexual Trauma: Tending Body and Soul through Creativity, Nature, and Intuition

By Naomi Ardea (2016)

From Amazon.com: “*2017 IPPY Award Winner *Midwest Book Award Finalist Much remains hidden as survivors of sexual trauma do the hard work of healing. Naomi Ardea courageously offers a rare, in-depth view into the inner world of a victim finding her way to regain peace and wholeness. The Art of Healing from Sexual Trauma holds Ardea’s soulful paintings, soothing photographs, and authentic, compassionate words. Within this memoir of healing moments, Ardea weaves insightful reflections on common trauma healing patterns as well as a practical, nurturing self-care guide for other survivors. 

Survivors will find comfort, understanding, and inspiration as they create their own healing path: -Tools for befriending body and soul through creative expression and body-oriented therapies 
-Book layout that is sensitive to survivors with PTSD 
-A view of what triggers, dissociation, and violated boundaries look like within one survivor’s life and body 
-Ideas for bringing simple, low-cost self-care into more moments of the day 
-Ways to cultivate inner awareness and intuition as essential healing allies 
-Open journaling spaces to strengthen the reader’s inner voice 
-Tips for choosing conventional and alternative therapies that are trauma-informed 
-Visual medicine that offers reflections of the pain and hope of a survivor’s journey 
Not just for survivors, The Art of Healing from Sexual Trauma benefits and informs loved ones, therapists, and others.”

It Wasn’t Your Fault: Freeing Yourself from the Shame of Childhood Abuse with the Power of Self-Compassion

It Wasn't Your Fault: Freeing Yourself from the Shame of Childhood Abuse with the Power of Self-Compassion by [Engel, Beverly]

By Beverly Engel, LMFT (2015)

From Amazon.com: “Shame is one of the most destructive of human emotions. If you suffered childhood physical or sexual abuse, you may experience such intense feelings of shame that it almost seems to define you as a person. In order to begin healing, it’s important for you to know that it wasn’t your fault.

In this gentle guide, therapist and childhood abuse expert Beverly Engel presents a mindfulness and compassion-based therapeutic approach to help you overcome the debilitating shame that keeps you tied to the past. By following the step-by-step exercises in this book, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the root cause of your shame. And by cultivating compassion toward yourself, you will begin to heal and move past your painful experiences.

Recent studies show that trauma survivors, particularly those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from abuse, can greatly benefit from incorporating elements of self-compassion into their treatment. Furthermore, the practice of self-compassion has been shown to decrease PTSD symptoms, including, self-criticism, thought suppression, and rumination.

This book is based on the author’s powerful and effective Compassion Cure program. With this book, you will develop the skills needed to finally put a stop the crippling self-blame that keeps you from moving on and being happy. You’ll learn to focus on your strengths, your courage, and your extraordinary ability to survive. Most of all, you’ll learn to replace shame with its counter emotion—pride.”

The Road to Healing: A Journal for Teen Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Journal’s for Teens)

By Jennifer Yonker LCSW  (2013)

From Amazon.com: “This is a journal formatted workbook for teen survivors of sexual abuse. Using simple, easy to read headers such as “This is how my life was before the abuse” and “I’m afraid if people knew they would think differently of me” teens are guided through the process of healing from the trauma of sex abuse. This journal can be used by clients of varying skills and abilities and may be used for writing as well as drawing. This journal is perfect as an extra tool for therapists and providers who work with teen survivors of sexual abuse. It has an easy to use and understand format enabling it to be used with younger teens and with teens of varying abilities and skill levels. It is filled with reproducible pages allowing therapists to copy chosen pages for use in therapy. It is ideal for youth who process emotions best through writing and can be used as a tool for art therapists as well.”

The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls: A Guide to Recovery from Sexual Assault and Abuse (Instant Help Books for Teens)

By Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, MS, LPC & Sheela Raja, Ph.D (2016) to ListAdd to Baby Registry

From Amazon.com: “If you’ve been sexually abused or experienced sexual trauma, you may feel confused, angry, ashamed, and unable to move forward emotionally. You’re not alone. Like many teens who’ve been abused, you may be tempted to keep the secret locked deep inside and feel uncomfortable discussing your struggles with others. If so, this book can help you find your voice.

This empowering workbook will help you move past your trauma and serve as a comforting reminder that you are strong and resilient. Healing is possible—and with healing, comes victory. In this book, you’ll find true stories from other teen survivors, and in reading the stories you’ll find reassurance in knowing you aren’t alone in your experiences. You’ll also find practical and proven-effective strategies and exercises to help promote emotional healing and reclaim your sense of self.

Sexual abuse or trauma may be a part of your past, but it doesn’t need to define who you are now. This book will help you as you start on the path toward healing so you can move forward with confidence.”

The PTSD Workbook for Teens: Simple, Effective Skills for Healing Trauma

By Libbi Palmer, PsyD (2012)

From Amazon.com: “If you have traumatic memories from an extremely upsetting, stressful, or painful experience in your life, you are not alone. In fact, many young people have been exposed to traumatic events. As a result, you might have lingering flashbacks, trouble sleeping, or a constant feeling that you are in danger. These are common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Based in cognitive behavioral therapy, this user-friendly workbook for teens with PTSD and other trauma-related difficulties will help you work through your experience and make sense of your thoughts and feelings. The book includes worksheets and activities to help you reestablish a sense of safety, gain control over your emotions, make peace with your traumatic experience, and reconnect with a positive sense of self. If you are ready to start recovering from traumatic memories and take back your life, the PTSD Workbook for Teens will show you the way.”