Triumph over Trauma: Find Healing and Wholeness from Past Pain

by Gregory L. Jantz, Keith Wall

Traumatic experiences happen to nearly everyone, at some time, in some form. The aftereffects--depression, anxiety, addiction, panic attacks, insomnia, and more--can affect us for years or even a lifetime. But the brokenness following a traumatic event is never a life sentence. We are all changed by trauma, but we do not have to be defined by it.

Drawing on cutting-edge research, Triumph over Trauma empowers you to find relief and hope once and for all. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, this whole-person treatment approach recognizes you as a unique constellation of emotional, physical, intellectual, relational, and spiritual dimensions. This book explains how trauma affects your emotions, body, brain, relationships, soul, and dreams. Then it shows you how to create a personalized plan to find your way back to wholeness, joy, and peace.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, Christian, Self Help

256 pages, Paperback

Published March 28, 2023

Reviews

[Shannon Few · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very thorough explanation of trauma and how it affects us physically, emotionally and spiritually. It includes lots of practical ways of working through and healing from past and present trauma from a biblical perspective. I plan on rereading it and working through the healing steps at the end of each chapter. I plan on reading through some of his other books on abuse and childhood trauma.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

The authors provide a fantastic definition and overview of trauma. In particular I appreciated their holistic approach and inclusion of more "alternative" medicine techniques. However for a text published by a major Christian publishing house, I expected and wanted more Biblical content. There was some there, but it felt like an afterthought.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a long time I avoided calling what happened to me “trauma”. I thought I couldn’t cal it that when so many people experience things that are way worse. But I learned that it was trauma, and that things in my past were also traumatic incidents. I am grateful to finally identify these things for what they truly are.

This book is gentle but truthful. I loved how the author would validate pain without letting it be an excuse.

As I read this book I was grateful to see how far I’ve come in my healing journey. It was encouraging to read things and think, “I’ve done that” or “I was there but now I’m not”. At the same time, I recognize that I still have things to work on but this book is great at giving too simple, actionable steps to do.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is seeking healing.



Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own and a favorable review was not required.

[Drea · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ugh I could not have liked this book less. Somehow god is with me and I need to pray daily. Either god isn’t omnipotent or god is just mean. This is terrible for people, like me, who have complex PTSD. Not even going to give it away - going to throw it away. Awful.

[Kristjan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written in three (3) parts, this book looks at how we experience trauma, how trauma effects us and how we can recover from trauma. Each chapter is fairly short, introduces a single concept clearly in easily understood/common language that is generally supported by some research or study and a brief reference to scripture and/or faith in God. It is not as heavy handed as many religious self-help books that I have encountered, but for readers that generally eschew any spirituality, it might be distracting or otherwise difficult to get by. I thought it stuck a good balance. The chapters ended with a “Your Personal Healing Steps” that seemed to be very pointed and practical … making the over all book very well organized. The author was clearly able to comfortably cover holistic/non-traditional medicine such as aromatherapy, acupuncture, biofeedback, et al and included a good review of each in Appendix A and a reference to organizations that can help with trauma in Appendix C. Over all, with my somewhat amateur exposure and limited training to the subject of trauma, I couldn’t find any fault in the material nor did I have any trouble understanding it (which was expected for something targeting people who have either experienced trauma or are supporting someone who has). As such, I have not reservations in giving this book high marks across the board.

Part 1 - Broken: Trauma Strikes Suddenly or Gradually
1. The Truth Will Set You Free
2. Hope amid Heartache
3. Ten Truths about Trauma

Part 2 - Trauma: The Loss of Your True Self
4. Repressed and Depressed
5. Emotional Pain, Physical Problems
6. Interrupted Circuitry
7. Wary and Watchful
8. Crushed in Spirit
9. Bright Future Dimmed

Part 3 - Recovery: The Way Back to Your True Self
10. Restore Your Freedom
11. Revisit the Hurt
12. Revitalize Your Body
13. Reset Your Brian
14. Reconnect with People
15. Revise Your Script
16. Reclaim Your Power
17. Reinforce Your Spirituality
18. A Closing Word

Appendix A - Proven and Promising Treatments for Trauma Recovery
Appendix B - Avoid “Anesthesia”to Soothe Your Pain
Appendix C - Recommended Resources

I was given this free advance reader copy (ARC) ebook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

#TriumphoverTrauma #NetGalley

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you very much Goodreads for the ARC of this book!

This book is written well, and well organized. It takes you step by step in recognizing and dealing with trauma. It also highlights supporting people who are dealing with trauma.

Broken down into three major classifications of trauma, and how to navigate through each phase of trauma, the book highlights many approaches to overall approach to dealing with trauma, via wholistic and traditional conventions of application. Approach is done very empathetically. Tec

I highly recommend for anyone interested in navigating trauma either for you or a loved one whether advanced in self help, or just beginning.

[Emma Beckerle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would give this a 3.5. I thought there were useful parts particularly when it came to the neuroscience of trauma, but it was heavy on Christian influence so I imagine there are better books on trauma that focus more on the science of healing versus this one which often leaned on the religious and quoted the Bible often.

[S · Rating 1 out of 5]

If a book is religious, advertise it that way.

[KWink]

Not my favorite book on trauma. Plus, it took me about 2 months to finish

[Toni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wordy, I didn't finish it. Couldn't hold my attention.