Recovering from Emotional Trauma: Essential Tools to Help Calm Your Emotions, Heal Your Sense of Self, and Strengthen Relationships

by Todd Berntson

You may be living with the effects of emotional trauma and not even realize it!

From the popular trauma and relationship expert, Dr. Todd Berntson, Recovering from Emotional Trauma introduces a novel holistic approach to healing from the three effects of emotional DysregulationA Damaged Sense of SelfRelationship Difficulties
In this breakthrough guide to you will learn what emotional trauma is, how it may be affecting your life, and how to heal from it's effects. Whether you experienced neglect, abuse, exposure to violence, or growing up in an environment where we were shamed or emotionally abandoned, you will learn the essential tools to help free yourself from the effects of emotional trauma so that you can live the life you were meant to live.

224 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 6, 2025

About the author

Dr. Todd Berntson is a Minnesota-based therapist, coach, and author who specializes in trauma, emotional attachment, and relationships. Best known for his practical, skills-based approach to emotional communication and healing, he has helped thousands of people live happier lives through his clinical work, workshops, and media. He is the author of the new book "Recovering from Emotional Trauma: Essential Tools to Calm Your Emotions, Heal Your Sense of Self, and Strengthen Relationships," and can be found online at his Dr. Todd YouTube channel and "The Happy Neurotics Podcast."

Reviews

[Ronnie M · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read

This book delivers a compassionate, practical roadmap for healing from trauma. Dr. Berntson explains complex ideas in a simple, relatable way, offering real tools for calming emotions and rebuilding self worth. A must read for anyone seeking clarity, healing, and stronger relationships.

[Les · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think that this is a very delicate and difficult subject to tackle but this book manages to do it in a very compassionate manner. It makes it feel very approachable rather than overwhelming, and it challenged me in a way that was comforting and empowering.

[FAITH CUTRELL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful in so many ways. Truly worth reading.