Healing Trauma

Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you, as a result of what happens to you.

—Gabor Mate

We have all experienced trauma in our lives. There are big T traumas and small t traumas. The difference is how the trauma is experienced by the individual, not the event itself.

Trauma is an invisible force that shapes us. It influences every aspect of our lives, our world perception and is the root of our deepest wounds. To learn more about trauma and the impact it has on daily functioning, here are some excellent resources to gain a deeper understanding.

Books/Audiobooks:

• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, MD

• What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, and Oprah Winfred

• Workbook for What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry

• In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter Levine, PhD

• Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body by Peter Levine, PhD

• In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate, MD