Discover the transformative power of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, a groundbreaking guide that melds mindfulness practices with trauma awareness. Authored by esteemed psychotherapist David Treleaven, this essential book addresses a pressing concern in the realm of mindfulness: sadly, without an understanding of trauma, traditional mindfulness practices can inadvertently trigger distressing flashbacks and dissociation in trauma survivors. As the prevalence of trauma grows, the need for trauma-informed mindfulness practices becomes crucial.

This comprehensive resource is ideal for mindfulness teachers, therapists, and survivors alike, providing not only a historical overview of mindfulness but also essential strategies on how to implement trauma-sensitive techniques. With insights drawn from extensive clinical experience and contemporary neuroscience, Treleaven delineates how mindfulness can either support or hinder trauma recovery.

In the first section, you will explore the delicate interplay between mindfulness and trauma, emphasizing the importance of awareness and sensitivity in practice. The second part distills this knowledge into five pivotal principles that serve as a guide for integrating mindfulness practices safely for those with trauma histories. With 264 pages of rich content and real-life case examples, this book is a vital addition to any therapeutic toolkit.

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ISBN: 9780393709780
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 264
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393709780
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 264


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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 practised, 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 so simple.


Drawing on a decade of research and clinical experience, psychotherapist and educator David Treleaven shows that mindfulness meditation”practised without an awareness of trauma”can exacerbate symptoms of traumatic stress. Instructed to pay close, sustained attention to their inner world, survivors can experience flashbacks, dissociation and even retraumatisation.


This raises a crucial question for mindfulness teachers, trauma professionals and survivors everywhere: How can we minimise the potential dangers of mindfulness for survivors while leveraging its powerful benefits?Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness offers answers to this question.


Part I provides an insightful and concise review of the histories of mindfulness and trauma, including the way modern neuroscience is shaping our understanding of both. Through grounded scholarship and wide-ranging case examples, Treleaven illustrates the ways mindfulness can help”or hinder”trauma recovery.


Part II distills these insights into five key principles for trauma-sensitive mindfulness. Covering the role of