Transforming Trauma: A drugless and creative path to healing PTS and ACE

Pharmaceuticals are used to treat post traumatic stress (PTS) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), but associated mental health problems, including suicide, continue to increase. Dr. Herington, a naturopathic doctor with 30 years of experience, suggests a pharmaceutical-free approach that includes returning the body's biochemistry to balance with natural medicine, talking therapies, and the creative arts to enable survivors to regain control of their lives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Hammersmith Health Books

The modern medical approach to post-traumatic stress (PTS) and the detrimental effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has relied heavily on pharmaceuticals, yet the prevalence of associated mental health issues, including suicide, continues to rise. It is evident that a more effective alternative is needed. Dr. Herington, a naturopathic doctor with 30 years of experience working with survivors of traumatic events in Canada and the US, presents a pharmaceutical-free approach that encompasses restoring the body's biochemistry to balance through natural medicine, including lifestyle, nutrition, homeopathy, and botanicals. This approach empowers survivors to regain control of their lives by facilitating the telling or reframing of their personal stories through talking therapies and the creative arts.

By adopting this holistic and individualized approach, survivors can heal from the trauma and reclaim their sense of self. The pharmaceutical-free approach offers a compassionate and sustainable solution that addresses the root causes of mental health problems, promoting long-term well-being and preventing the cycle of trauma and suffering. It is time for healthcare professionals to embrace this alternative and provide survivors with the support and resources they need to thrive.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781612255