Overview

'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.

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9781805013105

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Written for sufferers and their supporters, this accessible book opens the door to the world of trauma and its effects. With clear explanations, creative images and case studies, it guides the reader through to the other side by means of practical exercises and reflections. -- Miriam Taylor – psychotherapist, trauma consultant, author and international trainer

Written for sufferers and their supporters, this accessible book opens the door to the world of trauma and its effects. With clear explanations, creative images and case studies, it guides the reader through to the other side by means of practical exercises and reflections. -- Miriam Taylor – psychotherapist, trauma consultant, author and international trainer I'm living proof that what Philippa writes works -- Daphne Clifton, Business Performance Coach

Author Information

Philippa Smethurst is a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor with thirty years' experience. She has two private practices, in Central London (Wimpole Street) and The Banbury Therapy Centre, Parson's Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire.

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