Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness
Practices for Safe Healing
"[A] rare combination of solid scholarship, clinically useful methods, and passionate advocacy for those who have suffered trauma." —Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
From elementary schools to psychotherapy offices, mindfulness meditation is an increasingly mainstream practice. At the same time, trauma remains a fact of life: the majority of us will experience a traumatic event in our lifetime, and up to 20% of us will develop posttraumatic stress. This means that anywhere mindfulness is being practiced, someone in the room is likely to be struggling with trauma. At first glance, this appears to be a good thing: trauma creates stress, and mindfulness is a proven tool for reducing it. But the reality is not…
David A. Treleaven, PhD, is an author and trauma professional specializing in the intersection of mindfulness, meditation, and trauma. An international teacher, his work empowers practitioners worldwide with tools for trauma-informed mindfulness practice. He resides in Berkeley, California.
The Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Workbook
David A. Treleaven