The Adverse Childhood Experiences Guided Journal
Neuroscience-Based Writing Practices to Rewire Your Brain from Trauma
by Donna J. Nakazawa
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Pub Date Sep 26 2024 | Archive Date Aug 01 2024
New Harbinger Publications | New Harbinger
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Description
The trauma of your past can't be undone, but you can take charge of how it affects you. This compassionate journal offers a safe space to help you process, heal, and reclaim your power
Trauma and its effects can feel like a never-ending storm, and there's no safe harbor in sight from the thoughts and emotions that toss and turn so violently and unpredictably in your head. But healing is possible. Your brain can actually re-wire these thoughts and emotions. And you can direct that powerful healing process through journaling. By putting your thoughts to paper, you can identify, choose, and permanently adopt new ways of responding to stress. You can create a new narrative of your life-one that breaks you out of your most deeply ingrained and self-destructive thoughts and behaviors.
In this powerful guided journal, internationally acclaimed neuroscience journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa outlines her inspiring, innovative, trauma-informed, and mindful Neural Re-Narrating™ program to help you:
·Acknowledge your past while engaging in the present moment
·Create a new and empowering written narrative you can revisit again and again
·Release worry and trauma from your body by putting it onto the page
·Reduce your anxiety and alleviate symptoms of depression
·Access inner calm-even in stressful situations
The act of unburdening oneself is essential when working through troubling or traumatic experiences. Through thoughtful, guided writing experiences, you'll find the strength to live authentically-with hope and optimism for the future.
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781648484155 |
PRICE | £15.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 176 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
I think this book is a really great start into looking into adverse childhood experiences. I particularly like the breakdown of each section and the explanation of where the theory and questionnaires come from. This is particularly important when consideration support for mental health and trauma, as practitioners we want to ensure everything is evidence based (I have experience of providing CBT and supporting those with trauma, so much of this is familiar)
The language used is easily accessible enough to most, and I appreciate the opportunities to include other ways to explore your feelings, such as drawing or self-soothing exercises.
The journal focuses on the effects of trauma and emphasizes strategies for healing through mindfulness techniques and empowering one’s ability to respond to stressors. It encourages individuals to acknowledge events from their past and take steps toward healing. It is a valuable tool to help reshape thinking and alleviate anxiety symptoms through exercises that foster mental well-being. It is a first step for individuals who want to experience self-discovery and the power of thinking patterns in a safe space and with anonymity. The guide is an excellent holistic resource to promote positivity, self-compassion, and hope. I hope to incorporate certain activities with students in the future.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, Netgalley and New Harbinger Publications.
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