The Work: Best Lessons From Trauma-Informed Therapy

by Michelle Pugle

What if you could gain access to a simplified lesson plan on how to do "the work" to live your best life? I wrote this book for people who have never been to therapy, who have been to therapy only a few times, and who have spent their efforts trying to find suitable solutions to heal from unknown pain. I created it with intentionally short chapters, lots of quick notes and definitions, and a lot of space for validation, reflection, and self-empowerment during any recovery process.

This book is the guide to understanding and healing from childhood trauma, drinking and other addictions, disordered eating, anxiety and depression, and how to recognize relationship red flags including love bombing and gaslighting along with how you can start taking your life back. The author provides an activity that has personally helped her in safely leaving an abusive relationship, overcoming excessive drinking and exercising addiction, as well as heal from anorexia and live well with fibromyalgia. You do not need to have any of these conditions to benefit from the book- it is written for anyone looking for trauma-informed resources on how to do the work in their own life.

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Contents (What You Can Expect)
Introduction
Dear Reader
Purpose
Lesson 1: Yes, That Counts
Lesson 2: What Causes Trauma?
Lesson 3: CPTSD 101
Lesson 4: Emotional Flashbacks
Lesson 5: Dissociation
Lesson 6: On Abusive Relationships
Lesson 7: Love Bombing as Distraction
Lesson 8: On Gaslighting
Lesson 9: Relationships Are Never "All Bad"
Lesson 10: Nothing Worse Needs to Happen
Lesson 11: On Leaving
Lesson 12: On Guilt
Lesson 13: Coping With Guilt
Lesson 14: On Withdrawal
Lesson 15: On Change
Lesson 16: The Mental Health Ladder
Lesson 17: Recovery Is a Process
Lesson 18: On Relapse
Lesson 19: On Trauma Healing
Afterword

The author has used CBT You deserve access to help at any stage of your mental health and wellness journey. While most therapy sessions are waitlisted if funded and private sessions cost some $150 per hour... The Work can help fill the gaps and give you practical suggestions for making small changes that lead to life-changing results. The methods in this book are based on trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy and span two decades with different therapists working on different areas of self and personal development. You can get the cliff notes right here, right now.

141 pages, Hardcover

Published December 15, 2022