Thrive Beyond Trauma
Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world
Published on 14. July 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
390 pages
978-1-83975-816-4 (ISBN)
Description
Most people experience trauma during their lifetime. Tragically, if the impact of trauma is not addressed - and it rarely is - its legacy can remain locked in the body. For trauma victims, life simply feels unsafe. Traumatic memories leave an unforgiving cloak of intense anxiety and easily-triggered, unhelpful reactions over a person's thoughts, feelings and physiological responses. These can be a life sentenced. Traumatic events can range from the effects of the pandemic to losing a pet, from fighting in a war to suffering domestic abuse, from witnessing a car accident to experiencing intrusive medical examinations. Trauma strikes deep into both body and mind.
That's where Thrive Beyond Trauma: Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world steps in and offers a more optimistic future. This practical and understandable book guides readers along their personal roads to recovery. It blends real-life stories, down-to-earth advice and a range of personal activities that the reader can undertake. It is presented in an easy-to read style that befriends the reader. It is the trauma sufferer's companion and guide to a better life.
Divided into sections, the journey starts with an understanding of the impact and legacy of trauma. Many people are simply unaware of how deeply they are affected by trauma They continuously experience triggers that can have a devastating impact on their relationship with others, both at home and at work.
Drawing upon the author's own experiences and citing works from experts in trauma, this book shows how trauma victims might know what to do, but suffer from repeated emotional and physiological hijacks.
Acceptance and awareness are some of the foundations that enable the start of the recovery journey. Also crucial at these early stages are a desire to move forwards and the support of others.
The book then shows how people can move through grief and traumatic memories and start to set the scenery for their better lives. These help readers liberate themselves from the chains of their past and move forwards to greater fulfilment.
The final sections explore personal growth and transformation. There are so many practical activities that people can do to move on. Added to these are vital inputs on how to 'be': how to inhabit their bodies and how to be in life - whether with other people or through personal activities. Combining what people 'do' and how they can 'be' leads to who they can 'become' - often, much more than they might have imagined. Ultimately, they are able to fulfil more of their potential and live happier and more deeply satisfying lives.
The message of this book is that 'you are not alone'. The real-life stories of trauma sufferers will resonate with readers and author Keith Nelson draws not only upon his 25 years' experience as a coach, but also shares his personal traumatic experiences.
Trauma is isolating. This friendly, easy-to-read book is an authentic companion to trauma sufferers that will inspire them to move onwards in their lives. With this book, the reader is not alone. With this book, we will be ok.
Most people experience trauma during their lifetime. Tragically, if the impact of trauma is not addressed - and it rarely is - its legacy can remain locked in the body. For trauma victims, life simply feels unsafe. Traumatic memories leave an unforgiving cloak of intense anxiety and easily-triggered, unhelpful reactions over a person's thoughts, feelings and physiological responses. These can be a life sentenced. Traumatic events can range from the effects of the pandemic to losing a pet, from fighting in a war to suffering domestic abuse, from witnessing a car accident to experiencing intrusive medical examinations. Trauma strikes deep into both body and mind.
That's where Thrive Beyond Trauma: Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world steps in and offers a more optimistic future. This practical and understandable book guides readers along their personal roads to recovery. It blends real-life stories, down-to-earth advice and a range of personal activities that the reader can undertake. It is presented in an easy-to read style that befriends the reader. It is the trauma sufferer's companion and guide to a better life.
Divided into sections, the journey starts with an understanding of the impact and legacy of trauma. Many people are simply unaware of how deeply they are affected by trauma They continuously experience triggers that can have a devastating impact on their relationship with others, both at home and at work.
Drawing upon the author's own experiences and citing works from experts in trauma, this book shows how trauma victims might know what to do, but suffer from repeated emotional and physiological hijacks.
Acceptance and awareness are some of the foundations that enable the start of the recovery journey. Also crucial at these early stages are a desire to move forwards and the support of others.
The book then shows how people can move through grief and traumatic memories and start to set the scenery for their better lives. These help readers liberate themselves from the chains of their past and move forwards to greater fulfilment.
The final sections explore personal growth and transformation. There are so many practical activities that people can do to move on. Added to these are vital inputs on how to 'be': how to inhabit their bodies and how to be in life - whether with other people or through personal activities. Combining what people 'do' and how they can 'be' leads to who they can 'become' - often, much more than they might have imagined. Ultimately, they are able to fulfil more of their potential and live happier and more deeply satisfying lives.
The message of this book is that 'you are not alone'. The real-life stories of trauma sufferers will resonate with readers and author Keith Nelson draws not only upon his 25 years' experience as a coach, but also shares his personal traumatic experiences.
Trauma is isolating. This friendly, easy-to-read book is an authentic companion to trauma sufferers that will inspire them to move onwards in their lives. With this book, the reader is not alone. With this book, we will be ok.
That's where Thrive Beyond Trauma: Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world steps in and offers a more optimistic future. This practical and understandable book guides readers along their personal roads to recovery. It blends real-life stories, down-to-earth advice and a range of personal activities that the reader can undertake. It is presented in an easy-to read style that befriends the reader. It is the trauma sufferer's companion and guide to a better life.
Divided into sections, the journey starts with an understanding of the impact and legacy of trauma. Many people are simply unaware of how deeply they are affected by trauma They continuously experience triggers that can have a devastating impact on their relationship with others, both at home and at work.
Drawing upon the author's own experiences and citing works from experts in trauma, this book shows how trauma victims might know what to do, but suffer from repeated emotional and physiological hijacks.
Acceptance and awareness are some of the foundations that enable the start of the recovery journey. Also crucial at these early stages are a desire to move forwards and the support of others.
The book then shows how people can move through grief and traumatic memories and start to set the scenery for their better lives. These help readers liberate themselves from the chains of their past and move forwards to greater fulfilment.
The final sections explore personal growth and transformation. There are so many practical activities that people can do to move on. Added to these are vital inputs on how to 'be': how to inhabit their bodies and how to be in life - whether with other people or through personal activities. Combining what people 'do' and how they can 'be' leads to who they can 'become' - often, much more than they might have imagined. Ultimately, they are able to fulfil more of their potential and live happier and more deeply satisfying lives.
The message of this book is that 'you are not alone'. The real-life stories of trauma sufferers will resonate with readers and author Keith Nelson draws not only upon his 25 years' experience as a coach, but also shares his personal traumatic experiences.
Trauma is isolating. This friendly, easy-to-read book is an authentic companion to trauma sufferers that will inspire them to move onwards in their lives. With this book, the reader is not alone. With this book, we will be ok.
Most people experience trauma during their lifetime. Tragically, if the impact of trauma is not addressed - and it rarely is - its legacy can remain locked in the body. For trauma victims, life simply feels unsafe. Traumatic memories leave an unforgiving cloak of intense anxiety and easily-triggered, unhelpful reactions over a person's thoughts, feelings and physiological responses. These can be a life sentenced. Traumatic events can range from the effects of the pandemic to losing a pet, from fighting in a war to suffering domestic abuse, from witnessing a car accident to experiencing intrusive medical examinations. Trauma strikes deep into both body and mind.
That's where Thrive Beyond Trauma: Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world steps in and offers a more optimistic future. This practical and understandable book guides readers along their personal roads to recovery. It blends real-life stories, down-to-earth advice and a range of personal activities that the reader can undertake. It is presented in an easy-to read style that befriends the reader. It is the trauma sufferer's companion and guide to a better life.
Divided into sections, the journey starts with an understanding of the impact and legacy of trauma. Many people are simply unaware of how deeply they are affected by trauma They continuously experience triggers that can have a devastating impact on their relationship with others, both at home and at work.
Drawing upon the author's own experiences and citing works from experts in trauma, this book shows how trauma victims might know what to do, but suffer from repeated emotional and physiological hijacks.
Acceptance and awareness are some of the foundations that enable the start of the recovery journey. Also crucial at these early stages are a desire to move forwards and the support of others.
The book then shows how people can move through grief and traumatic memories and start to set the scenery for their better lives. These help readers liberate themselves from the chains of their past and move forwards to greater fulfilment.
The final sections explore personal growth and transformation. There are so many practical activities that people can do to move on. Added to these are vital inputs on how to 'be': how to inhabit their bodies and how to be in life - whether with other people or through personal activities. Combining what people 'do' and how they can 'be' leads to who they can 'become' - often, much more than they might have imagined. Ultimately, they are able to fulfil more of their potential and live happier and more deeply satisfying lives.
The message of this book is that 'you are not alone'. The real-life stories of trauma sufferers will resonate with readers and author Keith Nelson draws not only upon his 25 years' experience as a coach, but also shares his personal traumatic experiences.
Trauma is isolating. This friendly, easy-to-read book is an authentic companion to trauma sufferers that will inspire them to move onwards in their lives. With this book, the reader is not alone. With this book, we will be ok.
Reviews / Votes
Thrive Beyond Trauma: Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world is the most relevant and timely book that you can read this year. Trauma is real, it hurts, and it is really tricky. Keith Nelson depicts a human side to trauma as well as practical tools and tactics that shines the light on your freedom. - John Curley, Senior Manager and Executive Coach, Washington, DC, USA // In the midst of global and individual upheaval, this is an important, timely work. Clear and compassionate, Keith's book offers a down-to-earth recovery methodology ideal for those from across the spectrum of trauma committed to healing. Drawing on decades of experiences coaching hundreds of clients, Keith makes use of an abundance of relatable, vivid - and often deeply personal - case studies to illuminate the range of possible paths for moving beyond the patterns of the past that all too often ensnare us. - Stanley Ng, Founder & CEO, Sage Capital, Singapore. // Thrive Beyond Trauma: Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world is a book for everyone. It takes both client and coach on a powerful journey - understanding that trauma exists and that we are not on our own in facing it, recognising its impact on us each and every day and supporting us to rebuild our lives. Through the stories of others, it offers us hope. We will be okay. - Jan Shadick, CEO. Haberdashers Academies Trust South, England. // Keith is a calm and connected coach with great non-judgmental empathy. He has an incredible ability to reach the most sensitive areas. In a safe and attentive way, Keith can bring the client to the point - sometimes to a painful point - where the client changes their perspective and can often transform their life. Keith's full focus on the client's presence can take you where you didn't know you dared to go... Thrive Beyond Trauma: Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world is not only a comprehensive study of trauma, but also a professional approach to coaching and a very useful coaching manual with tools, examples, and descriptions of real coaching situation. It is definitely a book to be studied and not just to be read. - Agnieszka Marek, Executive Coach, PolandThrive Beyond Trauma: Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world is the most relevant and timely book that you can read this year. Trauma is real, it hurts, and it is really tricky. Keith Nelson depicts a human side to trauma as well as practical tools and tactics that shines the light on your freedom. - John Curley, Senior Manager and Executive Coach, Washington, DC, USA // In the midst of global and individual upheaval, this is an important, timely work. Clear and compassionate, Keith's book offers a down-to-earth recovery methodology ideal for those from across the spectrum of trauma committed to healing. Drawing on decades of experiences coaching hundreds of clients, Keith makes use of an abundance of relatable, vivid - and often deeply personal - case studies to illuminate the range of possible paths for moving beyond the patterns of the past that all too often ensnare us. - Stanley Ng, Founder & CEO, Sage Capital, Singapore. // Thrive Beyond Trauma: Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world is a book for everyone. It takes both client and coach on a powerful journey - understanding that trauma exists and that we are not on our own in facing it, recognising its impact on us each and every day and supporting us to rebuild our lives. Through the stories of others, it offers us hope. We will be okay. - Jan Shadick, CEO. Haberdashers Academies Trust South, England. // Keith is a calm and connected coach with great non-judgmental empathy. He has an incredible ability to reach the most sensitive areas. In a safe and attentive way, Keith can bring the client to the point - sometimes to a painful point - where the client changes their perspective and can often transform their life. Keith's full focus on the client's presence can take you where you didn't know you dared to go... Thrive Beyond Trauma: Coach yourself to move on in a troubled world is not only a comprehensive study of trauma, but also a professional approach to coaching and a very useful coaching manual with tools, examples, and descriptions of real coaching situation. It is definitely a book to be studied and not just to be read. - Agnieszka Marek, Executive Coach, Poland
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Claygate
United Kingdom
Illustrations
9 colour images
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
702 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83975-816-4 (9781839758164)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Author Keith Nelson brings over 25 years' experience as an executive and life coach to this book. Keith is also a highly experienced trainer of coaches up to Master's levels and is the Director of Coaching Programmes at the Moller Institute, Churchill College, University of Cambridge. He also supervises coaches in their professional practice. His coaching approach focuses upon establishing 'strategic alliances' with individuals. He draws upon a wide range of sources, such as psychology, self-help leadership and sports, and these run throughout the book. The coaching approaches he employs enable clients to enjoy more liberated lives and higher sense of wellbeing. His first book was Your Total Coach: 50 ideas for inspiring personal and professional growth (2010) and more recently he contributed to Professional Coaching: Principles and Practice (2019).
Author Keith Nelson brings over 25 years' experience as an executive and life coach to this book. Keith is also a highly experienced trainer of coaches up to Master's levels and is the Director of Coaching Programmes at the Moller Institute, Churchill College, University of Cambridge. He also supervises coaches in their professional practice. His coaching approach focuses upon establishing 'strategic alliances' with individuals. He draws upon a wide range of sources, such as psychology, self-help leadership and sports, and these run throughout the book. The coaching approaches he employs enable clients to enjoy more liberated lives and higher sense of wellbeing. His first book was Your Total Coach: 50 ideas for inspiring personal and professional growth (2010) and more recently he contributed to Professional Coaching: Principles and Practice (2019).
Author Keith Nelson brings over 25 years' experience as an executive and life coach to this book. Keith is also a highly experienced trainer of coaches up to Master's levels and is the Director of Coaching Programmes at the Moller Institute, Churchill College, University of Cambridge. He also supervises coaches in their professional practice. His coaching approach focuses upon establishing 'strategic alliances' with individuals. He draws upon a wide range of sources, such as psychology, self-help leadership and sports, and these run throughout the book. The coaching approaches he employs enable clients to enjoy more liberated lives and higher sense of wellbeing. His first book was Your Total Coach: 50 ideas for inspiring personal and professional growth (2010) and more recently he contributed to Professional Coaching: Principles and Practice (2019).
Content
Part 1: Understanding trauma and its impact
1 What is trauma?
2 Understanding trauma
3 Traumatic experiences: the short-term, the substantial and the severe
4 The awfulness that is abuse
Trauma recovery stories: Keith
5 Keith's story: an unintentional trauma
6 Overcoming my anxiety to write about my trauma
Part 2: Ignite the spark to get moving
7 Access your inner resources
8 When is this going to end? What you can start to do. Right now
9 Time to get moving!
Trauma recovery stories: Jane
10 Jane's story: waking up into a nightmare
Part 3: Acceptance
11 Accept yourself for who you are and for what happened to you
12 The past has passed
13 Unfinished business from the past
14 You're OK, I'm OK. We're OK. Okay!
15 Notice your feelings for self-awareness
16 Connecting with your body
17 Symptoms of trauma: learn to respond rather than react
18 From dissociating to connecting
19 Nurture and enrich the inner game of your life
20 Live in your body, safely
21 Emotional intelligence - using your head and your heart
22 What is your gut saying?
23 Survive your way
24 Get in touch with your core
25 Boundaries: where I meet you and you meet me
Trauma recovery stories: Karen
26 Karen's story: from nursing and waiting to coaching and changing
Part 4: Relief through release: why listening is so important
27 Being listened to or being given advice? What you don't want
28 When what you really want is just to be heard and understood
Trauma recovery stories: Rob
29 Rob's story: from near-death to rebirth to physical and creative growth
Part 5: Grieving, healing, therapy and personal change journeys
30 The healing journey
31 Discover your path on the trauma recovery journey
32 How change happens
Trauma recovery stories: Madeleine
33 Madeleine's story: escaping from 25 years of emotional abuse
Part 6: Setting the scene to create your future
34 Create your future
Trauma recovery stories: John
35 John's story: from the battlefields of war to the offices of England
Part 7: Transform yourself: being and becoming
36 The journey of being and becoming who you want to be
37 Rethinking and resetting post-traumatic stress disorder to include post-traumatic growth
38 65 affirmations to boost your confidence
39 Attend to your felt sense
40 Think, feel, intuit, do
41 Yoga: breathe, exhale and inhabit your body
42 Mindfulness, meditation and awareness
43 Who do you want to be?
44 Ask yourself the miracle question
45 Water for wellness
46 Connecting with your environment
Trauma recovery stories: Miro
47 Miro's story: old traumas, new beginnings
Part 8: Awareness into action: stepping up your trauma recovery journey
48 Being in the present
49 Hear your words, change your language and shape your world for the better
50 Reaching and making decisions
51 Build your support networks
52 Shape, soften and flex your armour to respond the way you want
Trauma recovery stories: Rachel
53 Rachel's story: noticing and responding to anxiety and stress in both body and mind
Part 9: Live your best life
54 A-Z of passions and activities you can do
55 Over to you: What you can do - How you can be - Who you can become
56 Last words: 16 golden tips to accelerate your journey from recovery to health, wholeness and towards future possibilities
1 What is trauma?
2 Understanding trauma
3 Traumatic experiences: the short-term, the substantial and the severe
4 The awfulness that is abuse
Trauma recovery stories: Keith
5 Keith's story: an unintentional trauma
6 Overcoming my anxiety to write about my trauma
Part 2: Ignite the spark to get moving
7 Access your inner resources
8 When is this going to end? What you can start to do. Right now
9 Time to get moving!
Trauma recovery stories: Jane
10 Jane's story: waking up into a nightmare
Part 3: Acceptance
11 Accept yourself for who you are and for what happened to you
12 The past has passed
13 Unfinished business from the past
14 You're OK, I'm OK. We're OK. Okay!
15 Notice your feelings for self-awareness
16 Connecting with your body
17 Symptoms of trauma: learn to respond rather than react
18 From dissociating to connecting
19 Nurture and enrich the inner game of your life
20 Live in your body, safely
21 Emotional intelligence - using your head and your heart
22 What is your gut saying?
23 Survive your way
24 Get in touch with your core
25 Boundaries: where I meet you and you meet me
Trauma recovery stories: Karen
26 Karen's story: from nursing and waiting to coaching and changing
Part 4: Relief through release: why listening is so important
27 Being listened to or being given advice? What you don't want
28 When what you really want is just to be heard and understood
Trauma recovery stories: Rob
29 Rob's story: from near-death to rebirth to physical and creative growth
Part 5: Grieving, healing, therapy and personal change journeys
30 The healing journey
31 Discover your path on the trauma recovery journey
32 How change happens
Trauma recovery stories: Madeleine
33 Madeleine's story: escaping from 25 years of emotional abuse
Part 6: Setting the scene to create your future
34 Create your future
Trauma recovery stories: John
35 John's story: from the battlefields of war to the offices of England
Part 7: Transform yourself: being and becoming
36 The journey of being and becoming who you want to be
37 Rethinking and resetting post-traumatic stress disorder to include post-traumatic growth
38 65 affirmations to boost your confidence
39 Attend to your felt sense
40 Think, feel, intuit, do
41 Yoga: breathe, exhale and inhabit your body
42 Mindfulness, meditation and awareness
43 Who do you want to be?
44 Ask yourself the miracle question
45 Water for wellness
46 Connecting with your environment
Trauma recovery stories: Miro
47 Miro's story: old traumas, new beginnings
Part 8: Awareness into action: stepping up your trauma recovery journey
48 Being in the present
49 Hear your words, change your language and shape your world for the better
50 Reaching and making decisions
51 Build your support networks
52 Shape, soften and flex your armour to respond the way you want
Trauma recovery stories: Rachel
53 Rachel's story: noticing and responding to anxiety and stress in both body and mind
Part 9: Live your best life
54 A-Z of passions and activities you can do
55 Over to you: What you can do - How you can be - Who you can become
56 Last words: 16 golden tips to accelerate your journey from recovery to health, wholeness and towards future possibilities