Traumas and Triumphs

This book is a personal, case example of what it takes to transcend the impact of trauma and achieve happiness, fulfillment, meaning and purpose. My experience fits the traditional definition of trauma, which includes horrifying childhood sexual abuse. But I also experienced other adverse childhood experiences now recognized as traumatic, such as poverty, two lifethreatening medical crises, my parents' divorce, and exposure to violence at an early age. As a male victim of sexual assault and abuse, I draw attention to the one-in-six" prevalence of male sexual abuse. I hope my story will inspire other men to take steps towards recovery, happiness and a fulfilling sense of purpose. Written by an accomplished psychologist, the book offers credible information on how all readers can manage anxiety and achieve these positive outcomes. I demonstrate how social support, psychotherapy, meditation, flow activities, yoga, effective time-management, selfesteem work, spirituality and other sources can contribute tohealing from trauma"--