Description
Overcome shame and stigma; and bring a newly felt sense of safety, awareness, and life to your body.
If you’ve experienced rape, sexual abuse, molestation, or sexual trauma, you may feel as if you’ve lost your sense of self. You may have difficulty setting boundaries or building satisfying sexual relationships. Sometimes, you may even feel like your body isn’t your own. You aren’t alone. The scars of sexual trauma exist not only in the mind, but also in the body. And in order to heal, build resilience, and discover a sense of hope, you must address both.
Drawing on the powerful mind-body techniques of somatic therapy, The Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook is a step-by-step guide to overcoming the psychological effects of sexual trauma, and increasing positive body awareness and vitality. You’ll find tools to help you create an internal sense of safety and become more embodied and present. You’ll also discover ways to establish boundaries; move beyond intense feelings like shame, fear, and guilt; and deal effectively with triggers.
Finally, you’ll learn how to cultivate self-compassion and the confidence needed to live your best life. What happened to you isn’t your fault, and it doesn’t define you. With the right tools, you can live a full and satisfying life beyond sexual trauma. This workbook will help guide you, every step of the way.
i’m only to the fourth chapter but so far it has been stellar. the author’s tone is very empathetic and loving in a way that makes me feel less alone and scared as i’m reading. the text is easily digestible but packed with necessary information and although it’s hard to concisely encapsulate why, the tone of the book feels ‘human-to-human’ as opposed to ‘doctor-to-reader’ like some of the other mental health self help books i’ve read, and it makes me feel far more motivated to pick up the book and read it when i feel like i could use it. it allows you to gently confront your feelings without feeling overwhelmed, and the fact that the author is a survivor herself makes it significantly more powerful and meaningful to me. i would highly recommend this book to anyone in need of it. much love <3
I use this book sometimes, it is very informative.
I use this in my counselling work and can recommend it as a good quality and much needed resource for both therapists and clients alike.
I was appreciative at first but it’s helped me a lot. It goes in depth about anxiety and why our body reacts the way it does. It helps you understand your emotions and teaches how to work through them deeper than any conversation can. It’s worth every penny.
I’m using this in my practice with survivors of child sexual abuse and sexual assault. It’s perfect! Just get it. You won’t be sorry.