What happened to you? : conversations on trauma, resilience, and healing

1. Making sense of the world 2. Seeking balance 3. How we were loved 4. The spectrum of trauma 5. Connecting the dots 6. From coping to healing 7. Post-traumatic wisdom 8. Our brains, our biases, our systems 9. Relational hunger in the modern world 10. What we need to know

The authors, discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences on our physical and emotional health. They challenge us to shift from focusing on 'What's wrong with us?' to 'What happened to you?' This shift can provide a new understanding of why we do the things we do, repair relationships, overcome insurmountable challenges, and live better and more fulfilling lives. Many people experience adversity and trauma during childhood, which has lasting impacts on our physical and emotional health. 'What happened to us' in childhood is a powerful predictor of our risk for physical and mental health problems down the road, offering scientific insights into patterns of behaviors so many struggle to understand. Oprah and Dr. Perry, who have treated thousands of children, youth, and adults, marry the power of storytelling with the science and clinical experience to better understand and overcome the effects of trauma.