The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma Hardcover – Illustrated, September 10, 2019

This book provides a transformation platform for those of us - likely, all of us - who have at some point in their lives, experienced psychological trauma. I am a health coach and this author provides awesome and effective tools to deal with trauma.

I have been a psychiatrist for over 45 years helping people change how they live. This book is an essential tool for anyone wishing to help themselves or others become unstuck from negative patterns of living from all forms of trauma.Disclaimer: I met the author 25 years ago and he introduced me to an approach to helping people which has profoundly changed the way I practice and the way I live. This book is the culmination of his life’s work over the years helping people deal with trauma in all forms. He distills and integrates what he has learned and the advances in current brain science into a practical guidebook.This book is the antidote to the automatic reactions we have learned to cope with trauma.It is a clearly written and explains beautifully the varieties of traumas with small “t “as well as big T and how they all affect our brains and how we see ourselves and the world.It is an incredibly practical book clearly describing what we can all do immediately to improve our way of living and reverse the damage caused by traumas to our brains and bodies. It will helps you discover your own power to heal yourself.The author and the organization he founded (CMBM) has helped 100s of thousands of people throughout the world by teaching the skills in this book. The book includes personal stories of people turning their lives around by learning simple skills to change the way they handle the pain and stress of traumaHis style is very personal as if you are at workshop with him as he both introduces these skills and clearly explains the science behind them. He openly and warmly shares stories about his own journey and the journeys of many people he has helped giving this a very human feeling rather than a collection of clinical skills.I recommend it to anyone who has experienced trauma or has felt wounded and stuck in life and wishes to move forward to wellnessLarry Drell, MDMedical DirectorAnxiety and Depression Therapy ServicesWashington, DCdrdrell.com

Refined through decades of hard life experience with people from all walks of life, and grounded with masterful command in mind-body science, Dr. James Gordon shows us a path to recovering our fuller wholeness following the seeming devastation of trauma. He guides us in pragmatic steps and mind-body practices that mobilize our innate capacities for self-healing, getting us unstuck from paralyzing daze and fright, moving us from fragmentation and isolation to reintegration and connection, and returning us to vibrant, peaceful, joyful living.Full of compassion in the face of even horrific trauma, this is hope and inspiration borne by the lived success of thousands of our fellow human beings who’ve experienced healing in this way. As trauma does come to us all in this our perilous life, the self-understanding and skill offered here is universally helpful for facing threat with resilience, protecting ourselves from the toxicity of stress, and healing from injury, loss, despair, and burnout. The Transformation reveals – as it shows us how - that our human body-mind-spirits are capable of prevailing through the harshest experiences of this brutal world to enjoy again, and even more so, its beauty and love.

How rare to find a narrative that combines both the theory and lived practice of addressing trauma. Dr.Gordon's passionate care for others comes through on every page as he espouses a model that embraces a powerful group format; that he has brought this modality to so many corners of the globe speaks to its versatility, power and potential. His 50 year journey on this quest to bring as much healing to as many people as possible is truly inspiring. What 'The Transformation' also allows us to witness is the deceptive simplicity of a mind-body group approach that can and does bring relief on a scale that has always been elusive for those most affected by trauma. The stories in this book do not shy away from the pain the author encounters in his work; they make for a convincing testament to deep transformation. May this manifesto for a radical approach to global suffering ignite a response commensurate to the need.

If you, a friend or someone you Love is suffering from Trauma, The Transformation is a go to resource.A touching and practical guide from the worlds foremost expert on individual and population wide Trauma relief. A medicine that heals trauma and restores hope!

This book is a wonderful guide to assist anyone who wants to transform their suffering into healing. Dr. Gordon provides a beautiful blend of the science of mind-body medicine with practical tools that are easy to understand and implement. He also shares many examples from those people who have been fortunate enough to encounter him so the reader can gain a better understanding of the science and the techniques. His compassion, kindness, knowledge and skills are so needed in our world right now. I was deeply moved by reading about some of the transformations of those whose stories are included, and I highly recommend this book.

I've found Jim Gordon's books and his Mind Body Medicine approach to self-care liberating, empowering and perfect for me. There are no books I that have helped me more to heal and grow into my full self. Jim shares his own journey in a way that is humane and powerful. This book offers ways to live a happier, more meaningful life. If you've been searching bookstores for help with depression, anxiety, self-love and healing from life's traumas, you have found the perfect book. I couldn't recommend any book more highly!

A truly inspirational book on a personal and a professional level. This is true healing. This is the truth. I am blessed to have had this book cross my path.

There are so many excellent suggestions in this book. It's easy to read and full of information. Most importantly for me is the techniques show the many things that can help heal trauma can be done without drugs. I believe that too often drugs are needlessly prescribed and can cause terrible side effects. The author seems to be such a kind and caring person. His methods have brought a lot of good to many, many people.

Man sollte man einigermaßen gut englisch können, um es flüssig zu lesen. Ich finde das Buch ganz gut, aber nicht überragend. Es gibt sehr viele Fallbeispiele und richtet sich an Traumatisierte, die ehr durch ein Ereignis, z.B. Krieg, beeinträchtigt wurden. Für Personen, die durch Einflüsse der Kindheit (Entwicklungstrauma) geschädigt sind, finde ich es weniger geeignet. Die praktischen Anleitungen finde ich auch nicht uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert und passen nicht zu jedem. Wer sich mit dem zweifellos guten Werk von Gordon beschäftigen möchte, der kann sich auch gratis bei Youtube informieren. Viel mehr Nutzen hat das Buch auch nicht.

This is an exceptional book. I love the compassionate approach Dr. James Gordon takes with his clients. There are several excellent practices to help the reader transform personal trauma.

The book is well written and easy to followPerfect for non professional individuals that want to understand more about how improve their anxiety and general emotional health