Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal

Attachment theory-based therapies, such as depth psychology, somatic psychology, holistic therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), are gaining popularity for treating trauma. This workbook offers a healing journey for trauma survivors, utilizing creative writing and recovery techniques. It addresses various forms of trauma, including domestic violence, child abuse, substance use, medical trauma, self-injury, suicide, and violence turned outwards, and can be used in conjunction with clinical treatment or by the end user.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Therapy based on attachment theory, including depth psychology, somatic psychology, holistic therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is gaining increasing popularity among clinicians, health systems, and the patients they serve. While cognitive behavioral therapy and medication management have traditionally been the primary approaches to trauma-informed care, there is a growing demand for more somatic, holistic, and profound treatment modalities to address attachment injuries and rewrite the trauma narrative. This book aims to provide the answers and tools to meet this current need.

In the wake of the pandemic, lockdowns, and significant disruptions to our stability, economy, sense of belonging, and community, there has been a surge in triggering events, leading to multifactorial trauma responses. The devastating impact of trauma extends across nations, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Unfortunately, domestic violence, child abuse, substance use, medical trauma, self-injury, suicide, and violence directed towards others have all experienced significant increases in the past two years.

This workbook is designed to guide trauma survivors on their healing journey, offering practical methodologies for long-lasting effects. It includes a range of exercises, writing prompts, coping strategies, and soothing techniques that allow individuals to create a personalized experience. The authors address generational trauma, societal trauma, and trauma at the family and individual levels, and their work can be used in conjunction with a clinical treatment plan or by the end user.

By utilizing this workbook, individuals can embark on their healing path at their own pace, exploring different techniques from various modalities and finding the ones that resonate with them the most. The authors encourage experimentation and self-discovery, empowering individuals to take control of their healing process and reclaim their lives.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 254 x 177 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032346809