Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The concept of trauma has become global and The Modern Trauma Toolkit is the book we all need now. In the midst of collective trauma, it helps to know that our body is built to respond to stress and what we might do to shift those reflexes. Having studied brain-based and body-based approaches to wellbeing, Dr. Christy Gibson teaches readers how to embrace their innate power and catalyze community wisdom. She shares practical mental health advice that can be personalized, from a doctor who works with people suffering from stress and community-based challenges.
Written in an accessible and trauma-informed way, The Modern Trauma Toolkit describes new theories in brain biology like the polyvagal theory and epigenetics, and how the brain can be remodeled to achieve post-traumatic growth. While noting the inequitable stressors of modern times faced by particular communities, she empowers readers to identify and harness their strengths. Dr. Gibson shares over 30 activities that can be self-taught and practiced so you can begin your healing journey, including:
- Iffirmations: Reimagine affirmations to plant seeds of possibility
- The Container: Create your box of shame and leave it behind
- Havening: Discover the three areas of the body best suited to self-soothing
- Solutions Studio: Catalyze change at the community level using design thinking
Synopsis
Embrace your innate power and find growth from trauma with this essential guide filled with groundbreaking solutions and strategies for your healing journey. Amid collective trauma, it helps to know that our bodies are built to respond to stress and what we might do to shift those reflexes. Having studied brain-based and body-based approaches to wellbeing, Dr. Christy Gibson teaches readers how to embrace their innate power and catalyze community wisdom. Drawing on her work with people suffering from stress and societal challenges, Dr. Gibson shares practical and effective mental health advice you can personalize.
In clear and accessible language, The Modern Trauma Toolkit describes new theories in brain biology, such as the polyvagal theory and epigenetics, and explains how you can remodel your brain to achieve post-traumatic growth. While noting how particular communities face inequitable stressors, she empowers readers to identify and harness their unique and cultural strengths. Dr. Gibson shares over forty activities that can be self-taught and practiced so you can begin your healing journey today, including:
- Iffirmations: Reimagine affirmations to plant seeds of possibility
- The Container: Create your box of shame and leave it behind
- Havening: Discover the body's three areas that are best suited to self-soothing
- Solutions Studio: Catalyze change at the systems level using design thinking