What a valuable and accessible resource this book offers, not only to clinicians working with trauma survivors, but to trauma survivors themselves. It makes the sometimes challenging world of mindfulness understandable, and demonstrates the very practical applications of this ancient healing art to the real and pressing problems of traumatized individuals. It's one I'll be sharing with the people I ... Read moretrain and the people I treat.
Laura S. Brown, PhD, ABPP, Independent practice, Seattle WA, Past President, APA Division of Trauma Psychology Dr. Turow combines a deep understanding of mindfulness practice with extensive knowledge of what the research literature has taught us about the consequences of trauma. The result is a beautiful synthesis, which gently and intelligently teaches the reader how practices that cultivate mindfulness, kindness, and compassion can help us to heal from trauma. The book is likely to benefit not only individuals who have sustained trauma, but also mindfulness teachers and therapists.
David J. Kearney, MD, Physician, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Professor of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine This volume is packed with treasures; the author describes literally dozens of practices that those who are dealing with trauma can beneficially put to use, and which are amply illustrated by research data and by personal accounts. The mind can be our worst enemy but also our dearest friend; it can be the cause of crippling disease but, ironically, the means of healing it too. Through her insightful analogy of the 'golden mend' (kintsukuroi) Turow highlights how the places where we have been most severely broken can become both the strongest and most beautiful aspects of our being. This book reminds us that things create their opposites, and that is a message of hope for us all.
Ajahn Amaro, Buddhist monk and teacher Built for survivors, friends and family, teachers, students and practitioners. . . [F]ull of resources to combat daily challenges faced by survivors of trauma and PTSD. Show Less