20 Ways to Break Free From Trauma : From Brain Hijacking to Post-Traumatic Growth

'An important and insightful contribution to the mental health literary landscape.' - Alastair CampbellTrauma 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.