This comprehensive trauma healing workbook offers 50+ evidence-based exercises integrating somatic techniques, attachment theory, and emotional regulation. Perfect as a supplement to therapy or a person's own self-guided recovery.
This comprehensive workbook offers readers practical guidance for navigating the challenging journey of healing from trauma. Drawing from evidence-based therapeutic approaches and somatic healing techniques, the author provides a structured pathway for recovery that addresses the mind-body connection essential for trauma resolution.
Research suggests that up to 75% of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event, with approximately 20% developing some form of post-traumatic stress disorder. "The Healing Trauma Workbook" serves as an accessible resource for these individuals, whether used as a supplement to therapy or as a self-guided tool for those seeking to understand and address their trauma responses.
The workbook is thoughtfully organized into three progressive sections: "Beginning the Journey," "The Way Forward," and "The Way Home." This structure guides readers from establishing foundational knowledge about trauma to implementing practical healing strategies and finally integrating their experiences into a renewed sense of self.
In the first section, readers will develop a thorough understanding of trauma's neurobiological, psychological, and physical impacts. Chapters explore the fundamentals of trauma theory, attachment patterns, and polyvagal theory in accessible language. The second section introduces evidence-based techniques for trauma recovery, addressing inner child work, codependency, shame, and somatic regulation skills. The final section focuses on emotional mastery, temporal continuity, interpersonal connection, and healing intergenerational patterns.
Throughout the workbook, readers will find reflective writing prompts, somatic exercises, mindfulness practices, and creative activities designed to facilitate healing across multiple dimensions of experience. The author balances psychoeducational content with experiential exercises, making complex concepts accessible without oversimplification.
This resource is appropriate for adults dealing with various forms of trauma, including childhood adversity, relational trauma, single-incident trauma, and collective trauma. Mental health professionals will find it a valuable adjunct to clinical treatment, while individuals can use it independently to supplement their healing journey.
"The Healing Trauma Workbook" distinguishes itself through its integrative approach, recognizing that effective trauma healing requires addressing body, mind, emotions, and relationships. Rather than advocating a single therapeutic modality, the author draws from established frameworks including somatic experiencing, internal family systems, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.
The compassionate tone acknowledges the challenges of trauma recovery while instilling hope for transformation and renewal. By emphasizing self-compassion, gradual exposure, and resource-building, the workbook provides a balanced approach that minimizes the risk of retraumatization.
With over 50 practical exercises, downloadable worksheets, 14 comprehensive chapters, and numerous illustrative diagrams, this workbook offers substantial value for anyone seeking to understand and heal from trauma's effects. It serves as both an educational text and a practical manual, empowering readers with knowledge and skills to reclaim their lives from trauma's grip.
Appropriate for clinicians, counselors, coaches, and individuals engaged in self-directed healing, "The Healing Trauma Workbook" provides a roadmap for the journey from trauma to transformation.
"A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MASTERPIECE... The Healing Trauma Workbook captures the often-ineffable aspects of trauma in a way that feels deeply relational, compassionate, and hopeful - empowering both trauma survivors and helpers alike with a clear path to liberate the self from trauma's legacy."
-- Jean-Paul Eberle, LMFT, Program Chair, CIIS Somatic Psychology Department
"A profound guide for those navigating the intricate path of trauma recovery... In a world where the echoes of trauma reach far beyond the mind, this workbook is a steadfast companion. Wong's compassionate teachings offer a transformative, embodied journey - one that reconnects individuals with their spirit, relationships, and the very core of their being. If you find yourself facing the challenge of healing from trauma, let this workbook be your beacon back to wholeness."
-- Jessica Baum, LMHC, author of Anxiously Attached
"More than a roadmap, this book compassionately charts a way through the emotional ups and downs of the trauma healing journey, like a warm friend who is with you all the way. The deeper message is self-love and self-acceptance, and it shines through on every page. To read this book is to feel supported, encouraged, and - yes, loved. When you read this book, you know that that is true."
-- Ann Weiser Cornell, PhD, author of The Radical Acceptance of Everything
"For the many of us who struggle with the aftermaths of trauma, Albert Wong has gifted us, in The Healing Trauma Workbook, with a companion that is sensitive, knowledgeable, supportive and wise".
-- Bill Say, MA., instructor at the California Institute of Integral Studies and the Wright Institute
"Albert Wong has written a brilliant, insightful, and powerful book! He masterfully integrates diverse somatic therapy approaches, making them accessible to both the general public and professional therapy communities. Whether you're seeking to understand clients better, deepen self-awareness, or expand your knowledge of somatic approaches to trauma, this essential resource delivers profound understanding and practical tools."
- Sheila Rubin and Bret Lyon, Co-Directors of the Center for Healing Shame and authors of Embracing Shame
"A gentle guide that wraps you in a warm, loving embrace from the very beginning... Wong's authentic care for your healing process is palpable with each and every word. Whether you're a licensed mental health practitioner looking for a supportive workbook for your clients or you're a human being looking for a safe and heartfelt guide to support your healing journey, Dr. Wong's book is the resource you've been waiting for. A truly timely gift to a world in need of deep healing."
-- Dr. Kathryn Kennedy, founder of Wellness for Educators
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