Christina Braver writes steamy, contemporary romance usually set in the Pacific Northwest. Her stories are character driven and feature strong heroes with softer sides, heroines who make it happen, and the guaranteed happily-ever-after we all need.
...Therapist confronts childhood abuse, sharing a powerful story of survival, resilience and empowerment in new memoir
SEATTLE – Seasoned psychotherapist Carol Odell’s memoir “Girl, Groomed: A Therapist’s Memoir of Trauma” (She Writes Press, April 22, 2025) is an unflinching exploration of her journey to confront and heal from the complex trauma of childhood sexual abuse within the world of Virginia’s equestrian show-jumping circuit.
Lisa Tickel is a resilient survivor of childhood abuse, dedicated to an inspiring journey of healing and transformation. After spending many years in survival mode, simply trying to get by, Lisa worked diligently to heal and reach a new chapter in her life. Her personal experiences have empowered her to help others embark on their own healing journeys. Her goal here is to help others shorten their suffering and she offers two ways to help others.
...Laura K. Connell is a trauma-informed author and coach who helps people heal from the devastating impact of family scapegoating and narcissistic abuse. She writes about these and other dysfunctional family dynamics at her website, laurakconnell.com.
...Nancy Landrum, MA, Author, Relationship Coach at www.NancyLandrum.com guides couples to transformative relationship skills. With her MA in Spiritual Psychology, personal experience and research proven strategies, Nancy coaches to develop healthy communication skills, to talk without fighting, to respect 24/7 and to relationship happiness where lovers love for life.
...Coach Jen Bee is a highly engaging life and business coach and speaker, on a mission to empower every woman to get unstuck and live their best life. With 14 years in Human Resources, she’s known for creating safe spaces where people feel seen and supported. After fully stepping into coaching for the past 2.5 years, she founded GROW (Get Ready To Own Your Worth), bringing both depth and practicality. Overcoming bullying, loss, and limiting beliefs, she transformed her own life through mindset shifts and habit formation. Now, she empowers women to break free from what’s holding them back, own their worth, and thrive with unstoppable confidence.
...Jocelyn Pepe is a mental health researcher, coach, and fractional head of organizational wellbeing, known for bridging science and soul to create lasting, meaningful change in individuals and workplaces. She is the founder of TrU, an organization dedicated to supporting executive and team wellbeing by integrating neuroscience, behavioral coaching, and intuitive practices that help people thrive from the inside out.
...Annie Emprima is a doctor of metaphysics. She researches the impact of emotions and traumas on mind, body, and life. In 2016, she experienced a grand spiritual awakening during a difficult military deployment to the Middle East. Since then, she has used her personal experiences to help others heal trauma and expand their spiritual gifts.
...Erika Gimbel offers wholistic psychotherapy & coaching that connects mind, body and spirit. Erika’s a Somatic Therapist with private practice in Oakland CA. Erika has been a New York State licensed massage therapist for over 25 years working with people with chronic pain and medical conditions. Erika runs groups and workshops on Mind Body & Soul, Wholistic Approaches to Wellness, Creativity and a healing movement class called Intrinsic Movement for Bliss & Creativity.
...Coco Madari (they/them) is a queer, neurospicy, multi-talented artist, producer, DJ, speaker, and performer who helps other multi-potentialite entrepreneurs create a business on their terms. They have helped over 100 creative entrepreneurs see their many talents as complementary rather than a hindrance, creating more self-acceptance while generating more revenue for their businesses. Within their programs, Coco teaches you the bullshit-free version of the sales, marketing, messaging, and mindset skills you need be successful, while leaving tons of room for your magical neurodivergent self to blaze your own path and create a business that works for YOU.
...Dr. Kelly unveils the dormant power and sacred nature within every traumatized family, waiting to be rediscovered. Through her profound insights and practical tools, she offers a transformative roadmap based on Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey to help families heal trauma forever.
...Communication can be challenging for anyone, but trauma survivors often struggle a bit more with communication for several reasons. I have listed six of them here for your consideration and reflection. Healing from trauma can be a slow, intense journey that reshapes many aspects of your life, including how you connect and communicate with others. Trauma can leave deep emotional and psychological scars, affecting trust, self-esteem, and the ability to form healthy relationships.
...In the summer series I’m hosting, Healing Our Bodies After Trauma, I’m noticing my clients and students struggling with meditation. Thus, it prompted me to write this post. Meditation is often praised as a powerful tool for healing just about anything and everything. If you are anything like me, meditation or being still in silence is difficult, and thus feelings of inadequacy can get triggered. What is interesting to me, as a trauma recovery expert, is that most (not all) of my recovering clients struggle with meditation too.
...Jennifer is a single mom and entrepreneur who lives with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder from childhood trauma. Throughout her life, Jen has learned valuable coping skills and has made it her mission to help others to better understand their own emotions.
...Self-sabotage can be a form of self-protection. You may have a fear of failure, fear of success, or worry about vulnerability which then could lead to you unconsciously undermining your own efforts to avoid these perceived threats. Can you think of a time that this happened to you?
...Healing and empowerment seem elusive for those of us who have survived abuse and trauma. Understanding WHY you do WHAT you do speaks to the awareness needed in order to address and heal. Understanding the roots of your behaviors is essential. You don’t need to remember every single detail of your trauma, but you do need to know the connection between your current maladaptive/unhealthy behaviors and your trauma.
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