Overview

Do you feel stuck facing the same challenges repeatedly? Maybe it's a job that drains your energy, a relationship that never seems to work, or habits you just can't seem to break. If so, you're not alone-and there's a reason for it. Patterns formed in childhood shape the choices we make as adults. These patterns often become automatic responses to trauma, stress, and everyday life. We call these reenactments-deeply ingrained habits in your brain, body, and mind that lead to recurring adverse outcomes. In this groundbreaking book, psychologists Tony Iezzi and Melanie Duckworth introduce a compelling new framework for breaking reenactments. You'll learn how to recognize these patterns and replace them with healthier, more empowering choices. Using the Reenactment Decision Matrix and a unique 5-step analytic tool, this guidebook will help you: Identify your reenactments Understand their origins and make conscious choices that improve you in the present Deepen your empathy for others and contribute to a more compassionate world. If you're ready to transform your life, then Reenactments is your next step.

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""Drawing on decades of clinical wisdom and cutting-edge research, Iezzi and Duckworth offer readers a transformative path to understanding and overcoming PTSD. With compassion and clarity, Reenactments provides a powerful new lens to see how trauma shapes the mind and life itself. More than just a summary of expert knowledge, it's a hands-on guide-helping you recognize the hidden patterns and reenactments that trauma brings and equipping you with real steps to break free."" -Dr. Ian R. Nicholson, Former President of the Canadian Psychological Association ""After reading Reenactments, I feel inspired to take concrete steps toward healing and to become less triggered by difficult events from my past. The Key Summary Points at the end of each chapter offer simple summaries and practical takeaways to reflect on. This book provides a clear framework for recognizing and understanding the main themes and patterns of historical trauma, empowering readers to identify and break free from reenactments in their current lives. Ultimately, this leads to a more fulfilling future.""-Coralie Waschkowski, Specialized Business Banker, Royal Bank of Canada""Ambitious in scope yet rooted in practical experience, Reenactments guides readers through the mind, body, and soul while staying aware of the social contexts shaping who we are. While promoting self-love and compassion, Iezzi and Duckworth present a plan for personal growth that encourages readers to take responsibility for their lives in the present, working toward a more peaceful, healthier future.""-Cassie Sorin, Psychology Graduate Student, McGill University""Reenactments is a self-help book that delivers on its promise to aid individuals dealing with unresolved trauma by providing a clear and engaging approach. I recommend this book to anyone struggling with unresolved trauma or feeling stuck in a rut.""-Samantha J. Costa, Teacher, St. Kateri Elementary Catholic School ""This book compiles a wide range of literature in a way that is easy for both patients and clinicians to understand. The reenactment model itself offers a solid framework to explore the roots of patterned behavior in a meaningful way, increasing awareness and opportunities for change. A must-read for anyone aiming to alter unhealthy behaviors or for clinicians seeking to expand their resources to help others make meaningful changes."" -Dr. Tamara Biederman, Psychologist in Private Practice ""A sigh of relief accompanies each turn of the page! Reenactments: Break the Behavior Patterns That Keep You Stuck in Trauma, Stress, and Everyday Life offers practical steps for individuals to discover their past stories, heal from them, and find solutions to build a brighter future. This book is perfect for anyone looking to explore their history, understand how it has shaped them, and gain confidence as they work toward a better future. It's an invaluable resource for those hoping to feel better about who they are and why they've reached this point in their lives."" -Matthew Frewen, Musician/Drummer ""Learning how to break reenactments and practicing it has been one of the most important game changers in my self-healing journey. It's been eye-opening to identify the triggers and themes of reenactment in my life, and I now have helpful tools to manage them more effectively."" -Sandra Achiellos, Retired Respiratory Therapist

Author Information

Dr. Tony Iezzi has worked at London Health Sciences Center as a front-line clinician for 35 years. He graduated from the University of Georgia and has collaborated with Dr. Melanie P. Duckworth on research related to chronic pain, trauma, and injury for 30 years.

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