Trauma to Resilience

We all face challenges, adversity or trauma in some shape or form throughout life. Trauma to Resilience: Awareness, compassion and practical skills offers guidance to change unhelpful patterns in how you feel, think and act to build resilience. In a unique co-author approach, Wayne Dignam - an expert by experience - shares his personal story of living through and recovering from trauma whilst Dr Maria Lotty brings extensive experience in social work and research on trauma and resilience.We can learn a lot from how we have coped with pain in the past. When we start to notice how our experiences have shaped us, we begin to understand ourselves with more kindness and compassion. This book helps you explore your experiences in a gentle and supportive way. At the heart of the book is the OAK model, a reflective practice that helps you better understand yourself and your responses to stress and adversity. OAK stands for: O - Observe: Notice what's happening in your body, your feelings, your thoughts, and your behaviours, especially in stressful situations.A - Adapt: Learn new ways to respond when you feel triggered or overwhelmed.K - Know: Understand where your reactions come from and what they might be trying to tell you.The model helps you reflect on your experience in three domains: Body - What you feel physically; Heart - How you connect with others and feel emotionally and Mind - What you think and believe. Wayne's story brings these ideas to life, showing how building resilience and healing is possible. The book also includes practical tools and a step-by-step guide to using the model in your life or work. Whether you're on your own healing journey or helping someone else, this book offers hope, understanding, and a clear path toward growth and transformation.