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Redefining Trauma: Understanding and Coping with a Cortisoaked Brain

Author(s) : Sarah E. Wright

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"Redefining Trauma: Understanding and Coping with a Cortisoaked Brain is thoughtfully written and offers us the 'Wright way' to understand the impact that stress and trauma has on cortisol production and the functioning of our brains. Stress can be a positive or negative influence in our lives and Dr. Wright skillfully illustrates and captures some of the physiological and social factors that emerge during peak moments. In addition, she offers process questions at the end of each chapter to help us think critically about our ability to manage stress and trauma. This book is a necessary read for all sexologists and mental health practitioners seeking to better understand the human brain and its response to stress." - James C. Wadley, Ph.D., L.P.C. (PA & NJ), ACS, NCC, IMHF, CSTS, professor and Chair of Counseling and Human Services Department at Lincoln University; editor of the Handbook of Sexuality Leadership: Inspiring Community Engagement, Social Empowerment, and Transformational Influence

"Dr. Sarah E. Wright's new book provides some significant new perspective on trauma. Dr. Wright describes gradations of trauma in terms of levels of the stress hormone cortisol - 'cortisprinkled', 'cortisaturated' and 'cortisoaked.' The book does an excellent job of creating context for understanding reactions to trauma. Her insights into how community, relationships, and support impact trauma reactions can contribute significantly to our understanding and compassion. Her specific suggestions for fostering supportive communities were practical and useful. I highly recommend her book to anyone striving to create helpful 'trauma-informed communities' and to families and individuals struggling to overcome trauma." - Sherry A. Benton, Ph.D., ABPP, professor emeritus of psychology, University of Florida; founder/CSO of TAO Connect, Inc.