Table of Contents
Preface v
Introduction 1
1 An Invitation 17
2 The Biology of Trauma 27
3 Soft Belly: Quieting Mind, Body, and Spirit 40
4 Embracing Hope 55
5 Shaking and Dancing 66
6 All Emotions Are Innocent 80
7 Only Connect 97
8 Accessing Inner Guidance 106
9 Befriending Your Body 125
10 The Trauma-Healing Diet 140
11 The Wisdom of the Body 166
12 Taming Trauma's Triggers 183
13 Make Love, Not War 195
14 Nature Heals 207
15 Animal Therapy 215
16 Laughter Breaks Trauma's Spell 222
17 Reading the Leaves on Your Family Tree 232
18 The Healing Circle 249
19 Gratitude Changes Everything 267
20 Forgiveness 274
21 Love, Meaning, and Purpose 287
22 Next Steps 298
Appendix: Finding Other Help 310
Notes 325
Acknowledgments 355
Index 361
About the Author 374