Abuse & Trauma Books

Abuse is occurring when there is an ongoing pattern of undermining, mind games, verbal put downs, criticisms, intimidation, isolation, angry outbursts, sexual domination, the silent treatment, harassment, character attacks, manipulation, control tactics, possessiveness, jealousy, belittling or physical violence of any kind.

The impact of abuse can include: loss of self-esteem, depression, anxiety, panic attacks feelings of worthlessness, self blame, confusion, shame, guilt, anger and/or suicidal thoughts. Trauma can also be suffered when the safety of our self or someone else is threatened. The shock and terror of that situation creates a sensory overload. Later unconscious memories can be triggered and recalled in the form of nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, memories, images, sounds or body sensations.

The information contained in good books on these subjects is invaluable.

Louise Nicholas My Story Louise Nicholas tells her true story of abuse that began at 13 when she was abused by a policeman. Her tremendous courage in fighting for justice is an inspiration to many.	NZ $36.99	Qty.
Challenged by Childhood Kay Douglas offers encouragement, comfort and guidance to those with the legacy of a difficult childhood. Featuring interviews with 60 people who have overcome childhood hurts.	NZ $34.95	Qty.
Why Good People do Bad Things: How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy Debbie Ford expertly guides us into the heart of the duality that unknowingly operates within each one of us, exposes the pervasive and often hidden impulses that influence our everyday decisions.	NZ $24.99	Qty.
I Can't Get Over It Aphrodite Matsakis has written for sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD. Guides you through the trauma healing process and help you cope with memories and emotions...	NZ $44.99	Qty.
Serial Survivors: Women's Narratives of Surviving Rape Jan Jordan's book tells the story of eight women who survived a sexual assault, all of them attacked by the same serial rapist. It tells the story of their survival, and is based on extensive interviews with the women...	NZ $49.99	Qty.
The PTSD Workbook Mary Beth Williams has gathered together techniques used by PTSD experts to offer trauma survivors the most effective tools available to conquer their most distressing trauma-related symptoms...	NZ $44.99	Qty.
Writing to Heal James Pennebaker offers a series of guided writing exercises that help you explore your feelings about difficult experiences and translate your traumatic, emotionally disturbing experiences into powerful writing...	NZ $49.99	Qty.
Healing the Trauma of Abuse Mary Ellen Copeland & Maxine Harris offer proven-effective, step-by-step exercises you can use to work through and minimise the consequences of a traumatic physical, sexual, or emotional event...	NZ $59.99	Qty.
Invisible Wounds: A Self help Guide for Women in Destructive Relationships Kay Douglas has written a self-help guide for women in destructive relationships. This compassionate and practical self-help guide has helped thousands of women suffering from verbal and emotional abuse...	NZ $30.00	Qty.
Trust After Trauma Aphrodite Matsakis guides survivors through a process of strengthening existing bonds, building new ones and ending self-perpetuating cycles of withdrawal and isolation. Step-by-step exercises help you learn...	NZ $44.99	Qty.
The Rape Recovery Handbook Aphrodite Matsakis provides an effective framework to heal from the experience of rape. This new handbook helps rape victims cope with the the experience and deal with the aftermath of conflicting and debilitating feelings...	NZ $44.99	Qty.
The Scarred Soul Tracy Alderman has written for the victims of self-inflicted violence, to teach what they can do to stop hurting themselves. She explores the reasons behind the impulse to self-harm and examines its impact...	NZ $44.99	Qty.
Secret Scars V.J. Turner, a former self-injurer, offers a groundbreaking book that demystifies self-injury by explaining it as an addiction. Includes case histories, her personal struggle, studies, research findings and clinical outcomes...	NZ $33.99	Qty.
Do-It-Yourself Eye Movement Technique for Emotional Healing Fred Friedberg has simplified the basic approach to eye-movement therapy and developed a set of additional quickly learned methods you can begin to use to relieve a range of problems...	NZ $42.95	Qty.
Healing the Trauma of Domestic Violence - A workbook for Women Mari McCaig & Edward Kubany begin with a description of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a self-diagnostic tool that helps readers figure out whether or not they are suffering from PTSD. Then...	NZ $44.95	Qty.
Getting to Peace: A Guide for Healing After Rape and Abuse Brenda Cheyne identifies the aftermath of rape and abuse and suggests how this may be healed, from her own experience. Survivor stories are woven throughout this New Zealand book.	NZ $29.00	Qty.
Surviving & Moving On: For Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Dr Kim McGregor, Director of Rape Prevention Education (Rape Crisis), has fully revised & updated her brilliant book, originally published as 'Warriors of Truth'. Essential reading for any survivor of sexual abuse, female or male...	NZ $37.00	Qty.
The Courage to Heal Workbook Laura Davis offers an inspiring workbook that speaks to all healing from the effects of child sexual abuse. Checklists, writing and art projects, questions and activities expertly guide...	NZ $70.99	Qty.

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