Here is a list of books that I strongly encourage individuals to read if they are interested in understanding more about trauma for themselves, or even for supporting a loved one on their journey healing from trauma, for better understanding, compassion, and resilience.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D. I cannot recommend this book enough and there is a reason why you will find it in most Google searches when typing in "trauma book". It is direct, gives you the hard facts and science behind the impact of trauma while also being relatable in explaining impact and adverse effects of trauma on a person.
What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce Perry M.D. PhD. and Oprah Winfrey. This book has a conversational flow of explaining trauma and it's repercussions, while also having narrative stories accompany it, having it intertwined between story telling and education on how trauma plays a role in various settings.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson PhD. This book generates a sense of validation for a lot of adults who are working on processing their past and the impact of how their upbringing and parents have imprinted on their current actions and behaviors. The stories bring a sense of relatability while also explaining the mechanisms propelling dysfunction in relationships whether with ourselves or others.
Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro PhD. This book is often recommended as an introduction to Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy as it educates you on trauma, the general process of what EMDR therapy is like, and has some practical skills and tools on how to help regulate yourself through trauma therapy.
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie. This book can be eye opening for awareness into the traits and symptoms of codependency with relatable situations described, with checklists and tips on how to break unhealthy relationship dynamics, and how to self-monitor for sustained change. It does make a decent amount of references to AA and the 12 steps with the mention of religion but the overall content is still quality and helps one be introspective into their own qualities.
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