"Collins offers a deeply insightful and transformative exploration of trauma and the pathways to healing. With a compassionate voice and a wealth of practical tools, Collins equips readers with the necessary resources to identify the lingering effects of past pain and gently guides them toward breaking free from limiting patterns."—Alkemia Earth, Founder and CEO of the Ascension Academy"It's compassionate, scientifically grounded, and genuinely transformative...With practical tools, profound insights, and a rare level of raw honesty in self-help literature, this book transformed my understanding of my own experiences."—Tom DeWolf, author of The Little Book of Racial Healing and Inheriting the Trade"This book, filled with personal insights and practical strategies, provides hope and a tangible toolkit for black veterans and individuals of all backgrounds to mend their emotional and mental scars, emerging stronger and more resilient."—Chad Brown, Founder of Soul River Inc. and Love is King"Dr. Collins has laid out a comprehensive guide to trauma and healing trauma that will benefit just about everyone. She lays out what trauma is beautifully and provides many tools for regulating the nervous system and returning to wholeness."—Dr. Charmayne Kilcup-Kluna, author of Heal Your Heart"A masterful roadmap for healing—offering profound insights and practical tools that are not just theoretical but can be applied in real life to break destructive cycles, rebuild resilience, and rediscover joy."—Dawn Eidelman, PhD, Executive Director, Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology"Collins' deeply compassionate approach and insightful three-level framework resonate...Her personal narrative and coaching stories provide a relatable and safe space for readers to confront their trauma while offering practical tools."—Kumu Ramsay Taum, Director at the Pacific Island Leadership Institute (PILI) at Hawaii Pacific University"Drawing from her personal experiences, expertise as an educator, and knowledge of interpersonal neurobiology, Collins creates an accessible and practical resource that empowers those seeking healing and resilience."—Mary Andrus DAT, LCAT, LPC, ATCS, Assistant Professor and Co-Director, Lewis and Clark Graduate College Arts In Healing International Film Festival Art Therapy Graduate Program"As a reader traveling her own path of healing from trauma, I felt lovingly held by Dr. Collins' words. An accessible overview of the science of trauma and the trauma response paired with an abundant toolkit of practices, this book offers a powerful guide in the healing process."—Matsya Siosal, writer, facilitator, and Director for the Center for Community Engagement Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling"Collins has created a roadmap to healing that speaks directly to women whose lives have been shaped by unaddressed trauma. With remarkable clarity and compassion, she transforms complex concepts into actionable insights."—Nikki Weaver, artist, yoga teacher, and Director of On The Inside Art-Based Education for Incarcerated Women"Collins shares her profound wisdom and insights forged from a lifetime of emotional labor and extensive scientific research. It is both an intellectual and experiential road map to awareness and healing."—Phil Johnson, Founder and CEO, Master of Business Leadership Program"Collins bridges the gap between trauma scholarship and personal experience, offering scientific foundations and practical wisdom. Through plain-spoken guidance and carefully woven personal narratives, she provides a roadmap for healing from abuse, neglect, addiction, racism, and other identity-based harms."—Katie Mansfield, PhD, STAR (Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience) Trainer, Facilitator of arts-based, embodied learning and Founder of Rekindling LLC"A heartfelt soul journey fearlessly written by a professional woman of color who can convey the challenging and often painful, wrenching patterns and hurtful experiences of trauma."—Reverend AdaRA L. Walton, ND, PhD, author of Every Body's Truth
