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The Science of

Trauma
Therapy

ISBN 979-8-9924872-1-3

The Science of Trauma Therapy: Trauma-Informed Pathways to Healing, Resilience, and Well-Being is written for healthcare providers, mental health clinicians, social workers, first responders, and those in helping and caring professions. Designed as both a foundational and applied text, it equips students and professionals with the scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and structured guidance necessary to foster recovery and restore functional well-being in individuals experiencing trauma-induced symptoms. The online book also addresses the resilience and longevity of the helping professional, preparing readers not only to guide survivors toward recovery but also to sustain their own health and effectiveness in demanding, trauma-exposed careers.

At its core, the textbook provides an in-depth exploration of trauma—its origins, neurobiology, and lasting effects on body, mind, and spirit—while offering practical, step-by-step guidance for clinical application. Unlike many trauma textbooks that focus primarily on symptom reduction or a single therapeutic modality, The Science of Trauma Therapy integrates the most effective elements found across evidence-based trauma treatments into a unified, structured model. Principles of salutogenesis are uniquely incorporated alongside advances in neuroscience, moving beyond a purely pathogenic framework for a holistic approach. By blending exposure-based narrative work, autonomic regulation, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and therapeutic alliance within a trauma-informed and wellness-oriented structure, the text offers a balanced and comprehensive approach that emphasizes both recovery and the optimization of well-being.

Authors:

Dr. Thomas E. Rojo Aubrey

DBH-c, MSC, LAMFT, CMHFA, CCTP, CFTP, CFTPI
Division Chair for Counseling and Behavioral Sciences, Director of Behavioral Sciences Academic Program and Professor,
South Mountain Community College (SMCC) in Arizona

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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. The Weight of Invisible Wounds
  3. The Intellectual History of Trauma
  4. The Neurobiology of Trauma
  5. The Anatomy of Trauma: Understanding How the Body Remembers and Heals
  6. Beyond the Diagnosis: Understanding Trauma and Stress-Related Psychiatric Disorders
  7. Pathways to Healing—Contemporary Treatments for Trauma
  8. The Salutogenic Pathway—Fostering and Resilience After Trauma
  9. The Pillars of Trauma-Informed Care
  10. Restoring Safety and Stability—Foundation of Trauma-Informed Crisis Stabilization
  11. NeuroAffective Coherence Framework for Trauma
  12. Ethical Practices for the Treatment of Trauma
  13. Professional Resiliency and Well-Being

Included Activities

  • Case studies
  • Self-Reflection journals
  • Expressive writing
  • Chapter reflections
  • Chapter quizzes
  • Videos

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