The Gift of Trauma. How to Live Through Traumatic Events and Turn Them into a Growth Point

Kristina Gibson is a family doctor, master in medical education, and a specialist in post-traumatic stress therapy with 20 years of experience. She has studied the problem of psychological trauma for many years and has trained with Gabor Maté, Ruth Lanius, and Bessel van der Kolk.

What is psychological trauma, and how does it arise? How does the body respond to trauma? What are the symptoms of psychological trauma, and how does it affect the quality of life? Childhood, hereditary, collective – what types of trauma exist? The author proposes a comprehensive approach to processing painful experiences and strengthening mental health.

«This is a brief and profound textbook on psychological trauma and approaches to its treatment. The book is easy to read without simplifying the complexity of the topic, making it excellent material on a subject that affects us at both the societal and individual levels.» Dr. Gabor Maté, a specialist in treating psychological trauma and addictions.

«Trauma is a primary cause of serious health problems across all age groups. In her book, Dr. Gibson clearly explains everything we know about trauma, its consequences, and ways to overcome it. This book is a must-read for both clinicians and individuals in need of accessible tools for safely processing their own traumatic experiences.» — Katarina Smart, MD, emergency physician, President of the Canadian Medical Association.