How We Grow Through What We Go Through

Though some of the topics covered in this book are common knowledge (especially if you've been struggling with your mental health and have looked at other resources), it was a highly informative read. The strategies presented here were accessible and backed by clearly referenced scientific study. There was a lot of discussion about the biological reasons we experience anxiety, depression, etc. in relation to traumatic events. This book would have been immensely helpful to me when I was first beginning my journey of addressing PTSD. The tone was wonderful, very compassionate and explanative without bordering into the preachy or judgmental.

This book taught me a lot about trauma and the mind-body connection. It was packed with helpful exercises. I think it will help many people. Thanks for letting me check it out!

My 600th Book Review of 2022💝

Thank you, Sounds True, for the advance review copy.

The guidebook is all about resilience! Resilient mind, resilient body and a resilient heart.

The first section prepares the reader well about the contents and how to be resilient with things to reflect upon.

The following three sections focus on the mind, body and the heart.

The exercises are practical. The book offers some of the best empowering ideas and words. The writing is fairly easy to read and follow for any age group. There's less use of complicated terms and expressions which I really appreciate.

The presentation is neat and easy to the eyes.

The book is really short yet it has some of the best tips on simple exercises, simple ways to reflect upon and how to become resilient for the ones who have experienced trauma.

I do feel the book will be of some help when you most need it.

I appreciate the inclusion of the citations for each chapter/section towards the end of the book.

The title and blurb provide a very good description of what you can expect from this book. Clinical psychologist Dr. Christopher Willard offers simple, practical guidance and exercises to help you regulate your nervous system and develop more resilience. He accomplishes this in a friendly, easy to understand style accompanied by references to relevant professional literature.

I was already familiar with most of the concepts discussed, but I love the author’s presentation and how he framed the discussion in terms of “Who do I want to be?” I feel like I gained a better understanding of how we can use mindfulness, compassion, and kindness to experience post-traumatic growth, even while we are experiencing post-traumatic stress.

I think most people could benefit from reading this book. Even if you think you haven’t experienced trauma, we all experience stress and pain and we all can benefit from mindfulness and compassion.

I was provided an unproofed ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.