Trauma fragments the self, leaving behind parts of us that carry fear, rage, shame, hopelessness, and despair. In Embracing Our Fragmented Selves, internationally renowned trauma therapist. Dr. Janina Fisher offers a clear and compassionate approach to working with these parts and restoring a sense of inner harmony.
Grounded in structural dissociation theory, parts work, and sensorimotor psychotherapy, this workbook teaches trauma survivors to:
- Understand their symptoms as expressions of different parts
- Notice, unblend from, and befriend traumatized parts
- Recognize self-destructive behaviors as the behavior of protector parts
- Offer reparative experiences to wounded young parts
Whether you're a trauma survivor or therapist, this book serves as a reminder that every part of us, no matter how wounded or extreme, is deserving of care. Healing begins when we meet those parts with support, appreciation, and acceptance.
