Re-Write
A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal
by Duygu Balan, LPCC and Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA
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Pub Date Apr 13 2023 | Archive Date Jun 02 2023
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Description
Re-Write employs practical strategies using evidence-based methodologies with psychological theory within a human-centered design framework.
Not long ago, cognitive behavioral therapy and medication management were the mainstays for trauma-informed care. Now more than ever, patients and clinicians alike are seeking deeper, more somatic, and holistic attachment theory-based forms of treatment to re-write the trauma narrative, such as somatic psychology and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
The pandemic brought about significant changes in our stability, sense of community, and political and economic landscapes. Because of this added stress, we're all experiencing a heightened level of sensitivity, which has resulted in multifactorial trauma responses, an impact that spans nations, ages, and socioeconomic statuses.
Re-Write focuses on the healing journey of the trauma survivor, utilizing easy-to-use methodologies for long-lasting effects. Readers can use the workbook in whatever order they choose, experiment with different techniques from different modalities, and find the ones that meet their needs the best.
In this book, readers will get:
- Various exercises within trauma-healing methods
- Specific writing prompts that encourage processing and healing
- Coping mechanisms you can utilize in everyday life
- Customizable soothing techniques
Duygu Balan, LPCC developed her expertise in intergenerational trauma while working as a clinical counselor in New York City treating patients on society's margins. A licensed psychotherapist, she is the co-author of Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal and a contributor to the best-selling medical textbook, Big Book of Emergency Department Psychiatry: A Guide to Patient Centered Operational Improvement. Born in Germany and raised in Istanbul, Duygu's upbringing provides her with a fresh perspective on how to navigate tension between cultures; adverse childhood experiences; and attachment wounding through hope and resilience. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more at DuyguBalan.com
Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA is a board-certified psychiatrist and bestselling author of 'Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal,' and 'Big Book of Emergency Department Psychiatry.' He is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and currently is the vice president of behavioral health and medical specialty services for a major health care organization. Yener has extensive years of experience working in high volume emergency departments, is an expert in hospital operations, health care business and management, and has given lectures and workshops worldwide. Yener was born and raised in New York City, and while he still misses the East Coast, has made a home for himself in the San Francisco Bay Area where he lives with his wife and 11-year-old son. Learn more at YenerBalan.com
A Note From the Publisher
Dr. Yener Balan and Duygu Balan, LPCC, are available for interviews, blog tours, autographed tours, autographed book giveaways, contests, and book club discussions.
Advance Praise
"The Balans have created an especially useful workbook on recovering from trauma in our post-pandemic world. It is comprehensive, eclectic, interactive and highly educational." -- Bruce J. Schwartz, MD, Deputy Chairman & Professor of Psychiatry, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine
"This timely, interactive book on trauma addresses our current mental health realities in the context of the pandemic and provides hope in the healing journey. Re-Write explores adverse childhood experiences, intergenerational trauma, and gaslighting in a culturally sensitive framework that will resonate with readers. Inspirational and accessible, the Balans have produced another must-read book." -- Arpan Waghray, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Well Being Trust, Chair, Behavioral Health Committee, American Hospital Association
"This book brings the perspective and skills of two mental health professionals with expertise in the science and treatment of trauma and adversity. Their approach blends mindfulness, thoughtful reflection, narrative writing and creativity supported by clear explanations, easy to follow steps, and interactive exercises. This book is a practical guide for anyone on a healing journey.” -- Brigid McCaw MD, MPH, MS, FACP, Clinical Advisor, California ACES Aware Initiative
"Duygu and Yener Balan have written a must-read primer for clinicians and comprehensive self-directed treatment manual for individuals who have experienced trauma all in one. Please read this book - and learn practical approaches you can take to support yourself or others on the path to recovery." -- Anton Nigusse Bland, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco
"Balan and Balan, as therapist and psychiatrist, bring their diverse experiences and wealth of knowledge to an expertly put together and easy-to-understand book on trauma. Re-Write provides a timely, evidence-based view on healing and recovery, in the context of empathy and mindfulness. The creative prompts and interactive exercises are designed for individuals and clinicians alike." -- Neil Leibowitz, MD, JD, Chief Medical Officer, Beacon Health Options, Former Chief Medical Officer, Talkspace
"With so many treatments available to address trauma, it is understandable to be confused as to which treatments are the most effective and where to go to get them. Re-Write helps the reader become an informed consumer of mental health treatments which is key in supporting shared decision making. We know that individuals who are knowledgeable about treatment options and engage in a shared decision-making dialogue with their clinician show improved adherence and satisfaction with treatment." -- Andrew Bertagnolli, PhD, Assistant Professor, Alliant International University
"Re-Write, by Balan and Balan, is a comprehensive book on trauma related stress, and offers expert case examples and writing prompts that invite the reader to reflect and rewrite their own trauma narrative. A must have in every clinician's library, this workbook written with compassion and humor, will bring new insights to many in need." -- Carlos Rueda, MD, MBA, Chairman of Department of Psychiatry, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System
"Re-Write comes at a time when expectations of ourselves, healthcare, and the economy, are rapidly shifting. Trauma is ubiquitous and trauma-inducing shocks (from climate change, political instability, economic disruptions) are projected to increase in frequency. We need to prioritize our minds and brains. This book intertwines evidence-based medicine with self-guided writing prompts and creative exercises. It is a novel approach, and we desperately need new strategies for mental health. Cultural sensitivity and the relevance of trauma-informed care are highlights of this must-read book. Let us hope that it's therapeutic value can achieve impact far and wide. Humanity needs it now and into the future". -- Harris A. Eyre, MD, PhD, Lead, Brain Capital Alliance
"This a great book! Balan and Balan harness the power of narrative to help patients and their caregivers access the healing process. A must read for families, clinicians and anyone who has struggled with trauma." -- Noam Fast, MD
"Surprisingly innovative: I remember experiences I was forced to forget, I forgot trauma I kept remembering and I chose to re-write the memories of who I am." -- Yannis Angouras, International Healthcare Executive
"A practical blend of evidence-based insights, personal and professional experience, and helpful guidance and exercises, Re-Write is an important and innovative addition to the toolset for those recovering from trauma." - Patrick Courneya, MD, Chief Medical Officer, HealthPartners
"Re-Write is an excellent workbook by Duygu Balan and Yener Balan that is timely, practical, and informative - the years of experience, passion and research culled into one power-packed book. A must read for practitioners as well as individuals affected by trauma." -- Uli K. Chettipally, MD, MPH, Founder & President, InnovatorMD
"Re-Write balances clinical case examples with theory, and grounds it on experiential and thought-provoking healing techniques. The writing prompts and resources can be used at the individual level, to support loved ones, and clinically as a teaching tool. I recommend this book to anyone interested in gaining an introspective view on self-growth and healing past traumatic pain." -- Jennifer Christian-Herman, PhD, Vice President, Mind Body Medicine/Behavioral Health, Blue Shield California
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781032346809 |
| PRICE | $49.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 266 |
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