How we grow through what we go through : self-compassion practices for post-traumatic growth / by Christopher Willard, PsyD.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Boulder, CO : Sounds True, 2022Copyright date: ©2022Description: 159 pages ; 18 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781683648901
- 1683648900
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
T urn your everyday experiences into a source of strength with the easy-to-learn practices in this uplifting guide to post-traumatic growth.
Trauma pervades every aspect of our lives, particularly in recent years between climate change, social justice issues, the coronavirus pandemic, and more. But the truth is that post-traumatic growth, rather than post-traumatic stress, is not only possible but probable. In this book, you'll discover the conditions and compassionate practices that make growth and resilience possible, including:
* How to regulate your nervous system by regulating your breath and body
* Trauma-informed self-compassion practices that make you more resilient to the world around you
* Skills to set boundaries to aid in your healing
* Dozens of other ways to turn your difficult experiences toward growth
Simple and to the point, each chapter offers practices, self-assessments, enlightening science facts, and advice for the real world--perfect for reading a page or two after an exhausting day or sharing with others when they need a lift.
No one gets a pass from life's challenges. The good news is, we are hardwired to turn them into a source of strength. Turn to this book anytime you need to find out How We Grow Through What We Go Through .
Includes bibliographical references.
Wired for resilience -- Your resilient body -- Your resilient mind -- Your resilient heart -- Final thoughts.
"After a brief crash course in the latest research on trauma and the mind-body connection, we learn to access our innate resilience through body-based practices, mindful awareness, and generating compassion for ourselves and others"-- Provided by publisher.
Trauma pervades every aspect of our lives, particular in recent years. Post-traumatic growth is not entirely possible but probably. Willard shows you how to discover the conditions and compassionate practices that make growth and resilience possible. He shares ways to help you turn your difficult experiences toward growth. -- adapted from back cover