Recs if you like Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror...

look into these books that are widely varied on the topic of trauma, with a more empathetic and understanding approach and perspective.

this list spans from self help books that are actually helpful to in depth theories about healing. you would probably find quite a few of these books on your therapist’s bookshelf. maybe you are looking for deeper healing. maybe you are a therapist looking for your next read. welcome :)

i’m a massage therapist by trade, obsessed with the growing body of research around trauma, fascia, and the role of somatics in whole-self healing. some of these selections are more hard science based, some memoir, and some more ‘woo-woo’ - but all of them are informing my thinking around bodywork for myself and my clients.

A collection of all the books that have caught my feminist attention.

As mentioned in The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls by Mona Eltahawy. These books have all been quoted or mentioned by Eltahawy in The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls.

Joining my two greatest loves: psychology and society. These books explore how our minds are shaped by culture, history, and social structures, challenging our most ingrained beliefs about human behavior and mental health.

books that are well known in the therapy & mental health world - often read & recommended by therapists, social workers, and other professionals in the field 💕

books you might find helpful no matter where you are on your deconstruction path

A mix of memoir, fiction, and psychology exploring the impact of complex trauma - and the ways people survive, create meaning, and heal.

Nonfiction focused on trauma, dissociation, and the neuroscience of how we survive. For survivors, clinicians, students, and the casually curious.

No self help over here! But also not too advanced :)

[IN PROGRESS]

Collective trauma and personal grief

Non fiction books to help expand my perspective

Psychology, counselling, coaching