Many seemingly small events in our lives are actually forms of everyday trauma and can cause ripples that are felt far down the stream of time. These events can have profound effects on our thoughts, feelings and behaviors even many years later. One of the major consequences of everyday trauma is the formation of the critical voice, that nagging, negative “voice” that we all have in our heads. This book will help readers to

learn creative, easy-to-use techniques to heal these everyday traumas; take their power back from the critical voice; repair the impact of everyday trauma in many areas, such as low self-esteem, trust issues, grief and loss, procrastination, avoidance, parenting issues, and self-defeating behavior; deal more effectively with difficult people; and live a more joyous and productive life.

The healing approaches taught in the book include both conventional and innovative techniques. The conventional techniques include visualization and guided imagery, mindfulness, and cognitive therapy. The innovative techniques are drawn from the field of energy psychology and include acupressure (also called tapping), chakra clearing, and energy hygiene.

Lynn Mary Karjala