Medical trauma can hide in plain sight, shaping how we relate to ourselves and the world long after care has ended. It may show up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or grief, stemming from a sudden medical emergency, a prolonged hospitalization, a chronic illness, or years of being dismissed or mistreated by providers.Written by expert clinicians and researchers on the topic of medical trauma, this book offers a clear roadmap to recovery for survivors and caregivers alike. Inside, you'...

In a world clouded by illusion and self-justification, The Essence of Eden invites readers on a profound journey through the sacred interplay of grace and virtue. With theological depth and psychological insight, this series examines the forces that shape human character, calling the soul toward truth, transformation, and spiritual renewal. Volume I: Pride and Humility unveils the delicate balance between self-worth and surrender, exploring how pride distorts our vision and humility restor...

Are you or a loved on experiencing a self destructive lifestyle?Many adults live a defeated, hopeless, self destructive life and the don't know why? They desire to have a more fruitful life, even a "normal" life, but they don't know how to attain it. Many even resort to delf destructive extremes because the lack of resolution and deep healing their heart needs.In this book, Millie McCarty walks people through a very effective, proven process (S.P.R.U.C.E.) that helps people...

The content of this book is a training program developed to not only bring hope and healing to survivors of abuse and trauma but for training others to use this systematic approach to healing. This workbook has been developed for survivors of abuse and trauma of all kinds. Most survivors of abuse are silenced either by their abuser or by their shame and guilt. This shame and guilt may be assigned either by the offender who threatens to hurt them or a loved one if they tell or by themselves...

Gaslighting is more than manipulation-it's the theft of your reality. It makes you doubt your choices, question your truth, and hand over your power to someone else. But here's the secret: gaslighting only works if you supply the fuel.Shutting Off the Gas to Gaslighting shows you how to stop feeding the cycle and reclaim your voice. With clarity, humor, and compassion, John Wheeler blends his expertise as a therapist with powerful energetic tools ...

What to do when treatment becomes traumaOf increasing concern to all health professionals is the mental and emotional trauma that can result from adverse medical experiences ranging from life-threatening events to even routine medical procedures. This groundbreaking book is the first to conceptualize the psychological aspects of medical trauma and provide mental health and health care professionals with models they can use to intervene when treatment becom...

Based on the belief that mindfulness is a critical component in the delivery of EMDR, this innovative text integrates mindfulness-informed practice with EMDR therapy to create an effective new approach for healing trauma. Based on current evidence-based research, the book demonstrates—with clear, step-by-step guidelines—how clinicians can conceptualize and deliver trauma-focused care in both mental health and addiction treatment. Infused with practical applications, the book offers clearly...

Mari, Lizzy, Ruth, Samaria, Evelyn, Naomi, and Angela are women who have existed in every generation. These stories touch on matters that continue to impact women across the world. Ladies from every generation and every nation will relate to seeing these characters embrace how to be healthy, happy, and loved in this lifetime. If you or a woman you know is dealing with the difficulties of life, you are not alone. This book will give you Hope about how you can find your "Happiest Ever After"...

Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Treatment Planning describes how to write a theory-driven treatment plan, compatible with person-centered recovery planning principles and satisfy the expectations of insurance companies. Designed to be a primer for mental health practitioners desiring from a choice theory /reality therapy perspective, the author describes how to conceptualize a case study from a choice theory lens and how to implement a treatment plan using reality therapy. Formerly entitled,...

This introductory textbook, written specifically for graduate students in clinical mental health counseling programs, is distinguished by a unique integrated system-of-care approach, reflecting current trends in mental health treatment. Designed to address the 2016 CACREP standards, the book delivers an in-depth examination of the professional knowledge, skills, and current issues in professional counseling that are essential to clinical practice. The textbook emphasizes the elements of pr...

The only comprehensive text to focus on trauma, stress, crisis, and disaster counseling from a clinical practice perspectiveThis overarching text, intended both for mental health practitioners-in-training and for practicing clinicians, focuses on the impact of stress, crisis, trauma, and disaster on diverse populations across the lifespan as well as on effective treatment strategies. The second edition is newly grounded in a "trauma scaffold," providing fo...

"This book builds upon my early work and the work and others by offering a comprehensive guide to practitioners interested in facing and helping to heal trauma and manage the drama systemically with a special focus on children and adolescents. The FST Model is a contribution to the fields of trauma, family sciences, and human development practice." --Charles R. Figley, PhD; Kurzweg Chair in Disaster Mental Health at Tulane University in New OrleansThis is ...