Childhood trauma – Page 2 – PTSD Flight to Freedom

When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse – A Summary and Key Insights

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This blog post summarizes key insights from When Dad Hurts Mom, focusing on how domestic violence affects children, why leaving an abuser is only the first step, and how mothers can help their children recover from trauma.

No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us – A Summary and Key Insights

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This blog post summarizes key insights from No Visible Bruises, exploring why domestic violence is misunderstood, how it escalates, and what can be done to stop it.

Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men – A Summary and Key Insights

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This blog post summarizes key insights from Why Does He Do That?, focusing on the mindset of abusers, why abuse is not about anger, and how survivors can reclaim their power and safety.

Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families – A Summary and Key Insights

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This blog post summarizes key insights from Healing the Child Within, exploring how childhood trauma affects adulthood, why reconnecting with the inner child is essential, and how survivors can heal through self-awareness, self-compassion, and inner work.

The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse – A Summary and Key Insights

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IntroductionSurvivors of childhood sexual abuse often struggle with deep-seated shame, self-blame, and emotional wounds that can persist into adulthood. Many feel isolated, questioning whether healing is even possible. However, recovery is not only possible—it is a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and reclaiming one’s sense of self. In The Courage to Heal, Ellen Bass and Laura…

Outgrowing the Pain: A Book for and About Adults Abused as Children – A Summary and Key Insights

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This blog post summarizes key insights from Outgrowing the Pain, focusing on how childhood abuse shapes adult life, the common struggles survivors face, and how healing is possible through self-awareness and emotional growth.

A Child Called “It”: One Child’s Courage to Survive – A Summary and Key Insights

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This blog post summarizes key insights from A Child Called “It”, exploring the psychological effects of childhood abuse, the importance of intervention, and the long road to healing for survivors.

In an Unspoken Voice: A Summary and Key Insights for Trauma Survivors

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This blog post summarizes the key insights from In an Unspoken Voice, focusing on how trauma is stored in the body, why traditional therapy may not be enough, and how survivors can use somatic healing techniques to regain safety, control, and well-being.

The Trauma Toolkit: Healing PTSD from the Inside Out -A Summary and Key Insights for Trauma Survivors

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This blog post summarizes key insights from The Trauma Toolkit, including how trauma affects the body and brain, and how survivors can use mind-body techniques, lifestyle changes, and holistic healing approaches to recover.

What My Bones Know: A Summary and Key Insights for Trauma Survivors

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This blog post summarizes key insights from What My Bones Know, highlighting Foo’s experiences, the science behind CPTSD, and practical lessons that trauma survivors can apply in their own healing journey

Category: Childhood trauma