Making Sense of What Hasn't Made Sense

Ramona Roberts

ISBN 10: 1663241759 / ISBN 13: 9781663241757

Published by iUniverse, 2022

About this Item

This book is intended to provide readers with a foundational understanding of trauma and its impacts. Here, Dr. Roberts discusses different aspects of trauma such as the brain, substance use, relationships, emotions, the way it is defined, and more. She also shares insights on how trauma distorts perception and cognition; drives behavior; clouds one's sense of safety, power, and control; and leaves one void of true intimacy. It is the author's hope that by gaining an awareness about trauma, the reader will be able to better understand himself/herself, a loved one, or a client. Making Sense of What Hasn't Made Sense is geared towards family members, friends, and the trauma survivor. It can also help students and early clinicians who want to gain a foundational understanding of trauma. It is quick and easily digestible read with straightforward explanations, tips, and tools that promote compassion, courage, and hope.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Sense of What Hasn't Made Sense
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1663241759
• ISBN 13: 9781663241757
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Have you ever experienced behavior from a loved one (or yourself) that doesn’t seem to make any logical sense? This book explores the foundational impact of trauma that may be the missing link. Through this lens, Dr. Roberts discusses trauma as it affects the brain, substance use, relationships, emotions, and more. She provides tell-tale signs how trauma can distort perception; drive behavior; cloud one’s sense of safety, power, and control; and leave the individual void of true intimacy. This book helps gain awareness about trauma so the reader can better understand himself/herself, a loved one, or a client.

Making Sense of What Hasn’t Made Sense is geared towards family members, friends, and the trauma survivor. It can also help students and early clinicians who want to gain a foundational understanding of trauma. It is quick and easily digestible read with straightforward explanations, tips, and tools that promote compassion, courage, and hope.

Trauma isn’t something we choose, but Healing is.