Download or read book 20 Ways to Break Free From Trauma written by Philippa Smethurst and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-11-21 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'An important and insightful contribution to the mental health literary landscape.' - Alastair Campbell Trauma is a wound - one that we often hide from ourselves and others. Philippa Smethurst - a psychotherapist with decades of experience - has written this compassionate and practical guide to help you to understand, process and move beyond trauma. The book explains twenty common ways that trauma can show itself - from dissociation and anger to brain hijacking and trust issues - but also how you can move on from them. Drawing on the latest brain- and body-based research, this book uses stories, poetry and reflective exercises, to give you the guidance and tools you need.