Expecto Patronum: Using the Lessons from Harry Potter to Recover From Abuse - Softcover

Matt Atkinson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692958657 ISBN 13: 9780692958650

Publisher: RAR Books, 2017

Synopsis

Those who treat the Harry Potter books as merely a series of children s stories miss their real treasure. Sophisticated readers know that the books are actually an extended wisdom parable, with characters who grow in profound ways. Harry, Hermione, and Ron are not heroes because of their magical abilities, but because they struggle against despair, adversity, and injustice in ways that fans connect with. Readers of all ages have loved these characters for years, but there is special wisdom in the books and films for those who have endured trauma and have struggled to heal from painful pasts. For them, Harry is a kindred spirit, rising above the cruelty he has survived by learning how to overcome his own pain. Expecto Patronum offers insights from the Harry Potter parables for those who have struggled with trauma, depression, self-harm, loneliness, and self-doubt. It translates complicated psychological concepts about recovery from abuse, rape, and other betrayal traumas into terms that Potter fans can understand and apply personally. Expecto Patronum just might unlock some of the treasure in the Harry Potter books in ways you may have not noticed before!

About this title

About the Author

Matt Atkinson is a domestic and sexual violence response professional and trauma specialist. He won the National Award for Excellence for his work with rape and abuse survivors, and his techniques are used in crisis programs and treatment centers. He has written award-winning books on trauma recovery that are used around the world, and has trained therapists, crisis centers, victim's advocates, law enforcement, and attorneys on best practices in meeting survivors' needs.

From the Back Cover

Those who treat the Harry Potter books as merely a series of children's stories miss their real treasure. Sophisticated readers know that the books are actually an extended wisdom parable, with characters who grow in profound ways. Harry, Hermione, and Ron are not heroes because of their magical abilities, but because they struggle against despair, adversity, and injustice in ways that fans connect with.

Readers of all ages have loved these characters for years, but there is special wisdom in the books and films for those who have endured trauma and have struggled to heal from painful pasts. For them, Harry is a kindred spirit, rising above the cruelty he has survived by learning how to overcome his own pain.

Expecto Patronum offers insights from the Harry Potter parables for those who have struggled with trauma, depression, self-harm, loneliness, and self-doubt. It translates complicated psychological concepts about recovery from abuse, rape, and other betrayal traumas into terms that Potter fans can understand and apply personally.

Expecto Patronum just might unlock some of the treasure in the Harry Potter books that you may not have noticed before!

Edition details

• Publisher: RAR Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692958657
• ISBN 13: 9780692958650
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 230