The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Discover the Life-changing Science of Recovering from Trauma When You Thought Healing Was Hopeless
About This Book
Unlock the deep connection between your past experiences and your present well-being with this practical, science-based workbook. By applying proven psychological strategies, you’ll learn to recognize trauma’s hidden effects, break damaging cycles, and create new paths toward resilience and joy. Vivid exercises and step-by-step guidance challenge assumptions about recovery, offering accessible tools for rebuilding security, self-compassion, and healthier relationships. Transform feelings of overwhelm into practical action as you track triggers, practice mindful routines, and build support systems that last—empowering you to reclaim control, heal authentically, and thrive with renewed self-confidence.About the Author
Dorian Marshman is a dedicated mental health educator and trauma recovery specialist with a passion for accessible, evidence-based healing. Drawing from years of clinical experience and research, Marshman translates complex neuroscience and psychological theory into practical, relatable exercises anyone can use. Committed to ending stigma around trauma, Marshman is known for a warm, inclusive teaching style that resonates with readers facing difficult life events. Through workshops, books, and advocacy, Marshman empowers people of all backgrounds to build new emotional foundations and reclaim their life stories.
Biggest Takeaway
Readers will gain clarity in identifying their responses to trauma and learn to process difficult emotions with greater confidence. They will develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, sleep issues, and social withdrawal while building self-responsibility and resilience. By practicing mindfulness, movement, and self-compassion, users will improve their emotional regulation, restore healthier habits, and reconnect with supportive social networks, leading to stronger mental health and renewed optimism. This approach demystifies recovery, helping readers move from survival to meaningful growth and deeper self-understanding.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Why Accepting Painful Memories Is the First Step to True Healing
Taking Ownership of Recovery Without Assuming Blame Breaks the Victim Cycle
Letting Go of the Past Isn't Avoiding It—It's Choosing How You Relate to Memories
Mindfulness Rewires Your Brain to Beat Rumination
Physical Movement Can Trigger the Brain's Natural Healing Pathways
How Trauma Disrupts Brain Circuits—and Why Top-Down Thinking Alone Can't Heal It
Recognize and Interrupt the Vicious Cycle of Substance Use and Trauma
Overcoming Stigma Is as Crucial to Recovery as Any Treatment
Complex Trauma Requires Tailored, Multi-Stage Recovery—Not One-Size-Fits-All Solutions
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