
Trauma Stewardship
An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others
A practical book that addresses compassion fatigue. The author, a trauma social worker and educator, helps others who work in the trauma field find balance and ways to sustain themselves. Readers are gently guided along a path of exploration, growth, hope and recovery.
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a.lentil
Review posted January 26, 2023
This book helped me recognize how burned out and traumatized I really was by my work. These days I’m recovering and on my way to my next chapter, and I know I will be better able to recognize when I’m working myself too hard in the future.
rawritsmonica
Review posted January 25, 2023
This book helped me in ways that I didn't think of especially in my everyday career and personal life. It teaches me ways to protect my mental health and from burnout. It's an amazing book. A good read if you're struggling on an everyday basis with second hand trauma.
Kalford
Review posted January 15, 2023
It was helpful.
Gprince
Review posted December 31, 2022
This book was really good! Clear and easy to read. Definitely a must read for all people working in social care and education fields!
Goose3369
Review posted December 29, 2022
This book was fantastic and should be a requirement for all those in the helping professions.
lshining
Review posted December 27, 2022
I love this book. I work in the field of early childhood special education and this book has helped me to understand how compassion fatigue impacts me and the importance of keeping my own life balanced between work and personal things so that I can continue in this field.
[email protected]
Review posted December 20, 2022
Some of the information in it was outdated, but overall it was a great read that emphasizes the importance of taking care of yourself to continue to provide support for others. There was a lot of information on how we can identify burnout and prevent/mitigate it. I would definitely recommend this book to others.
larrisa.99
Review posted December 16, 2022
Amazing book highly recommend
JaimeHock
Review posted December 15, 2022
I've been in the mental health field, working in educational settings, for nearly 20 years. I've acknowledged carrying secondary trauma throughout my career, yet this book has helped me see how my trauma response may be impacting my personal relationships and characteristics seen among my colleagues and within the work place. While I wish there was more explicit information and attention given to systematic oppression, the text does help illuminate challenges within our systems and institutions and provides a little guidance and hope for balancing the personal impact of secondary trauma and agency and advocacy in the work and organization.
Bbfrog
Review posted December 8, 2022
What an amazing book. Really spoke to the importance of the work I do every day. Recommitment to my job and purpose.
CNHarrel
Review posted December 8, 2022
Trauma Stewardship was a delightful read! I found it very helpful as it provided tips on how to navigate vicarious trauma. The author shares personal stories which made the content very relatable in regards to secondary trauma experienced in the workplace/environment.
hfystrom
Review posted November 14, 2022
Invaluable resource for anyone working in fields with vicarious and secondary trauma present. I have listened to this audiobook on several occasions, cried when it activated me and mourned the self I had lost in the world of being exhausted from the trauma around me. This book has made me better at my own self-care and encouraging self-care to be a priority for staff and coworkers.
RosaChavez
Review posted November 9, 2022
Easy to read book, with a lot of practical information. Had some insights into the whys of how we feel the way we feel and the impact on ourselves and our work.
Jamaicam
Review posted November 5, 2022
An amazingly thorough, relevant and warm hearted book for clinicians and those in health services
kamuela07
Review posted November 2, 2022
This book is a game changer from the very first page! I am so impressed with this book and the wisdom it holds. The author reminds us of the very real way this line of work affects us and how to manage our compassion fatigue and burnout. A must read for anyone in our field.
vnichols
Review posted November 2, 2022
Poignant book with lots of valuable and applicable information. As a person with a complex PTSD background I was triggered quite often when reading the book; therefore I had to read it in small chunks and my head had to be clear and ready. It is definitely not casual reading. This book is a commitment. A very worthwhile commitment.
sarah.imig
Review posted October 25, 2022
This book is so useful, whether you experience trauma in your work environment or in your personal life.
Amalie Lantz
Review posted October 24, 2022
As a therapist and supervisor for a treatment team, this book provided insightful and powerful reminders on creating spaces of felt safety both the clients and within the workplace.
Taylorkohn
Review posted October 1, 2022
This is Essential reading for organizational transformation in the recognition of trauma and its affect on all of us. This is a useful book for teams to read together more practical applications.
agodsey
Review posted September 19, 2022
Wonderful book full of resources, highly recommend!
cwooten
Review posted August 27, 2022
This book included a thorough foundation for trauma stewardship. I was happy to have this book as a resource both during and after the pandemic.
Lovetoread
Review posted August 22, 2022
This book was very eye opening. I had no idea the intricate outcomes and factors involved in a person's life and relationships based on trauma events in one's life experiences. A very good read.
valeriedwards
Review posted August 19, 2022
Absolutely pivotal read for anyone working with people.
psandoval
Review posted August 18, 2022
Its a great book! Learned a lot and its an easy read
Cdillard
Review posted August 14, 2022
As someone who works in human service I needed the message of this book!
liisamarta
Review posted August 10, 2022
This book was really informative and spot on for my experience as a social service advocate.
Blibertad
Review posted August 10, 2022
I attended a training with the author and she definitely knows her stuff when it comes to trauma. This book is a wonderful companion to the age of overwhelm, and is a support to my and my spouse’s work in social work and law enforcement.
Melynnak
Review posted July 26, 2022
This book was very applicable to my work in social services. Its reminders to stay grounded, engage in self-care, and form supportive bonds with others were very good. I have recommended it to others in the field.
emmaf
Review posted July 10, 2022
This book is a must-read for anyone in the helping field. It dives into the ins and outs of trauma and how we can coexist with our work without letting it take over.
fsybrant
Review posted June 14, 2022
Excellent book with so much practical information and actionable resources.
Jvbentz
Review posted June 6, 2022
This book is a deeply insightful tool for those working in trauma concerned fields. As a disaster recovery social worker, it has helped me to be mindful of my own symptoms of trauma exposure response, and give me ways to ease them.
Kwaxbom
Review posted June 1, 2022
I work with a lot of people who are having the worst day of their lives. They are injured and broken and have a lot of trauma that they try to work through (and sometimes they do t try to work through it, they give up). This book not only helped me to understand their traumas, but also how their traas affect me. There is a lot of great information to help caretakers to care for themselves.
Sdalisky
Review posted May 6, 2022
As a behavior specialist in an elementary school, I work with kids daily who are impacted by trauma. This book as wonderful take aways to support my work and my students.
kwinther08
Review posted May 1, 2022
Good book for helpers! It was a bit dense at times and took me a while to get through, but there were a lot of good stories and real-life application in it. I've been gifting it to helper friends who are graduating this year (nurses, therapists, etc).
JessicaS
Review posted April 29, 2022
This book is a godsend for those of us that spend our lives giving to/caring for others. Please read this if you are a teacher, social worker, caregiver or any other giving back career. It is a must read!
Kmills
Review posted April 15, 2022
This book was very helpful in my work but also in my life with my family. I tend to be the trauma steward within my family and this was a very unique perspective
trinity.mclean
Review posted April 11, 2022
As a case manager working with a population that is riddled with trauma and struggles it is easy to take on those as your own when you are empathic. This was a great read on how to manage those feelings. We want to be empathic and connect with our patients in order to create trust and an environment where they can share their needs with us, but it is not our responsibility to feel those feelings either. Creating good boundaries with our patients and within ourselves is what this book helps you do. I recommend it to all who are empathic, share actual trauma, and work with a population that is challenging.
Shannaramiller
Review posted April 8, 2022
This is a great read for anyone in the social work or care giving industry or even someone caring for a family member. This is a well written and down to earth take on making sure we identify our own needs and how to cope with a very emotionally taxing type of stress. As a social worker it is very easy for the emotional responses to take a toll before we even notice we are burning out.
EstherSB
Review posted March 25, 2022
Great resource that has helped me immensely!
johnnycrow42
Review posted March 18, 2022
I’m still reading this, but it made a profound impact right away. It feels like this book was written for me. I didn’t know I needed it, but I do. I highly recommend, especially for anyone who works with folks who are experiencing trauma.
[email protected]
Review posted March 11, 2022
This book is a great resource for helping children overcome really big inner world challenges.
ckrinard
Review posted February 16, 2022
I love this book! As a trauma therapist and a practitioner of mindfulness meditation I am impressed by the wholistic complexity of the author's analysis and remedy. She makes such a common-sense and down-to-earth case for the daily application of mindful awareness and human-to-human connection that one is invited to try this approach in a welcoming way.
Raechel Scharf
Review posted February 8, 2022
This book was validating and full off growth opportunities. I was pleased to be guided through similar situations with a different lens. Highly recommend to anyone working in crisis, trauma, or service work.
Mirage.one
Review posted February 5, 2022
One of the best books I've read in a long time! A must read for sure if you working in a field where you help others.
ngenthe0
Review posted January 26, 2022
So thrilled when my copy finally arrived. This book is an excellent guide for maintaining longevity in human service fields of all kinds- Child Welfare, frontline / first response work, long-term care, etc. Well-worth the wait and a good companion book to have alongside "The Body Keeps the Score".
ashawee711
Review posted January 25, 2022
Very easy read, I feel like there is a lot to learn from this book for the size of it.
cdorrahs
Review posted January 19, 2022
Lovely and compassionate. I especially appreciate the flow, with the visuals, personal stories, and experiential component.
EllenZarfas
Review posted December 8, 2021
This book provided me with some very helpful tools as I work with young women affected by trauma. It helped me overcome some recovery myths and will be a useful source!
bwelch
Review posted December 2, 2021
As an MSW student, this book has helped me to learn more about myself as a provider, my own professional protective factors and the ripple effects of trauma.
Deserae21
Review posted November 30, 2021
This was a good book especially for my line of work where secondary trauma is prevalent and could easily turn into burnout. Highly recommend for anyone who deals with people in crisis or experiencing trauma.
Dianalorene
Review posted November 18, 2021
This book provides an excellent way to explore the way we can become distanced and disheartened in doing important work in the helping professions or professions where great compassion or activism is required. Whether we are working to improve the world, the environment, people's emotional experience or their physical experience, it is important to be aware of the concepts in this book that point to the ways we take on trauma as we bear witness to pain and trauma. I highly recommend it.
Charmaine Tripp
Review posted November 18, 2021
This book is amazing and full of helpful information. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to read it. Thank you Ford Family Foundation.
ArianaLee
Review posted November 17, 2021
A great read and a wonderful reminder to care for yourself while caring for others.
[email protected]
Review posted November 17, 2021
Really informative supportive book
Lexie
Review posted November 12, 2021
I love this book was very helpful with my work! We talk a lot about trauma informed care. Was nice to have a book that could show me how to put this practice into action.
Mvilla88
Review posted October 21, 2021
Well written & easy to read.
dmurillo9
Review posted October 15, 2021
the book was good.
danagoodale
Review posted October 12, 2021
This book was incredibly helpful as a reminder of how to help care for myself and my co-workers while we're working in an area where we hear traumatic stories of clients daily. It's hard to practice for ourselves what we recommend to others
klightle4277
Review posted September 23, 2021
This book was a wealth of information that I have enjoyed sharing with my team.
Deyabella
Review posted September 13, 2021
This book was incredibly helpful to me in my work as a social worker. It validated my experiences and helped me understand my struggles as they relate to my work. I highly recommend it for anyone that works in any helping profession.
RONWILLIAMS11
Review posted September 13, 2021
Very informative and helpful in understanding a still much ignored but essential topic. We all experience trauma and it often shapes our lives in many different and significant ways and this book helps us understand this complex and sparingly discussed topic. Trauma is even hardly discussed outside of academic and medical circles - it should take a more prominent place in our public discussions, to understand it's impact in our everyday life and on how to alleviate its effects. The contents of this book aren't always easy to understand but it's worth the time and effort to wade into it with an open mind and heart.
Rosalee
Review posted August 27, 2021
This was a good book. Easy to follow and understand
dmforney
Review posted August 24, 2021
This book was used in my current place of work. Enlightening and educational for Public Service.
green.tiffanie
Review posted August 17, 2021
Really enjoyed this book and the simple tools it gives for coping with trauma in a trauma filled workplace. I appreciated the real life stories and examples given that I could relate too and the fact that it didn't sugarcoat the realities either.
mckenziebrock
Review posted August 15, 2021
This book is transformative for those going into or working in the helping professions. It is so helpful and relatable and easy to digest. Highly recommend this book for everyone.
mwhite10
Review posted August 9, 2021
Trauma Stewardship has encouraged and prepared me to work with clients in a professional therapeutic setting. The journey to healing and recovery is just that - it's a journey I can come alongside clients in and help them process their trauma, emotions, and everything else, but I do not have to carry that weight and hurt and pain myself. Being aware and attuned to my trauma history will better inform and influence how I help guide another individual through their life.
NurseBetty
Review posted July 29, 2021
Very informative book on the affects of trauma and resources to aide in building strong foundations.
MsKugler1995
Review posted July 26, 2021
Such a wonderful book to add to my school counselor tool belt. Especially as COVID-19 ensued and continues to be present in all of our lives, Trauma Stewardship has allowed myself and my colleagues to have an increase in our empathy and understanding at the world around us, and with our students.
kjhuelsman
Review posted July 24, 2021
Such valuable information for someone working in social services. If you also have the opportunity to attend one of her seminars, don’t pass it up!
[email protected]
Review posted July 22, 2021
Excellent resource on how trauma exposure affects us, how to identify it's impacts on us, how to heal, and how to incorporate daily practices to keep us centered while journeying with others through trauma. The comics are a wonderful touch!
Tanyasan
Review posted July 22, 2021
I loved reading this book - very affirming, with actionable ideas to manage stress while working with others who have experienced trauma.
Radbad
Review posted July 18, 2021
Great book! So meaningful for helping professionals.
Debbie A Knapp
Review posted July 17, 2021
When challenged with approaching your job as a martyr, this book has challenged me to believe that I can still do a good job and take care of myself. Some things were discouraging because it addressed how an administration could support the workers but, many things addressed individuals and what they could do to take care of themselves. I especially liked the last part of the book where the application part came in. Five different directions were addressed, four are the directions on a compass and how they relate to elements that will help a person to become more centered. With each of these directions there are Try This sections that really help the reader to apply what is being learned. By doing the Try This sections, I truly feel that my life can become more centered and I will not become so burned out with my job. There are many references to different religions, especially Buddhism, but I feel all the references are explained in a way that show the way behind a process and does not necessarily push for the reader to take up a special religion.
ashleyjohnsonbend
Review posted July 17, 2021
amazing. I started a book club in my organization (10-12 members) and we read this carefully and really processed the information. I am appreciative of the opportunity.
klmc
Review posted July 15, 2021
An important book for those who work in any capacity while caring for others. Not self-care in the way social media wants us to think about it (bubble baths and wine) but practical advice for taking care of self in meaningful ways by attending to body and mind and healing our own traumas. Wise advice that the author has gleaned by doing her research and using the techniques provided. A must read!
Jennyfur007
Review posted July 6, 2021
This book is an interesting read. The flow is smooth, and the content is relative to the difficult work that many of us do with traumatized people. I found some useful guidance and encouragement that allows me to be aware of the secondary trauma I experience while working with others and how this impacts my quality of life. Self care is important. It is also nice to know that I am not alone in feeling overwhelmed or burdened with the weight that the work I do sometimes brings.
kmjay
Review posted July 6, 2021
"Trauma Stewardship" is an excellent, and sometimes painful, book that I highly recommend to all those working in caring professions. Van Dernoot Lipsky has a clean, enjoyable writing style and does a great job in explaining complex issues and concepts in a digestible way. This book also provides a number of helpful tools for self-care that can be immediately integrated into daily life.
Drleeann
Review posted June 23, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. It expanded my understandings and reminded of important concepts I had forgotten in the mix. Thorough references and easy to read format. Appropriate humor and great examples. I would recommend this book to all healers and health providers.
Heathermartvasq
Review posted June 22, 2021
This book was AMAZING and helped me identify the root of my fatigue and how to address my vicarious trauma
hfbillett
Review posted June 2, 2021
As a child abuse medical provider working in a small rural clinic, I find myself working through vicarious trauma and burnout regularly. This book provided fresh insight for me as I reflected on the sacredness of trauma work and also the ways that I can better care for myself and encourage my teammates to do the same. This book was especially helpful as our team navigated the additional trauma brought on by the global pandemic.
Pepperling4
Review posted May 27, 2021
Great book.
Bansheeswife
Review posted May 14, 2021
This book is critical to anyone working or studying in a helping field. If as caregivers we do not take care of ourselves and realize the potential of vicarious trauma, burnout may happen rather quickly. This book spells this out and is a must have for everyone's library
Menkens
Review posted May 10, 2021
This is an interesting focus on trauma in the social service/health care worker. I appreciate the discussion of what this type of trauma entails, its impact and effect on these professionals and tips and strategies for managing trauma as a trauma steward. This book is worth reading to provide a more comprehensive look at the impact of trauma on individuals who are working with people who have experienced trauma and recognizing that trauma affects these helpers as well.
Llancaster
Review posted May 6, 2021
This is a wonderful book for anyone who is experiencing burnout and serves others in a caregiving role! I am a special education teacher, and I have recommended it to several coworkers. The book helped me to feel less crazy/overwhelmed by my day to day role working with at risk students and families experiencing poverty. Her humor and practical tools helped me to slow down, reflect, and practice better self care during my time off.
AnnaK
Review posted April 30, 2021
12 years into my career in social work and I wish I had read this book at the very beginning! I hadn't realized the cumulative effects that secondary trauma was having. This book helped me to increase my awareness of how I've been personally impacted by supporting others in trauma and developing a plan to better take care of myself so I can continue this hard work. I would 100% recommend this to anyone in a helping profession!
Shelleyj
Review posted April 23, 2021
This book was a wonderful addition to my Death Doula library. It gives great practices to taking care of yourself and really stressing what secondary trauma looks like in the day to day.
kyliehalland
Review posted April 20, 2021
This is a wonderful book that outlines how to both accept your own trauma and guide people through theirs. It is especially helpful as a Psychology major.
dtague
Review posted April 17, 2021
As someone who works in community mental health vicarious trauma, trauma stewardship is something that we are always discussing. "Self care" is always discussed as important to address burn out, it is asked in interviews for potential employees, but it is rarely discussed in more depth. This book will definitely be placed in our resource library for folks to engage with and to better support my colleagues in caring for themselves.
Katelyntrepa
Review posted April 15, 2021
This was such a great read for teachers!
allymcoun
Review posted April 6, 2021
I read this with my work book club and we are all trauma informed therapist. This book was not only affirming but also helpful in learning how to manage the vicarious trauma that therapist experience. 10/10 would recommend for new and seasoned practioners who work with trauma in any capacity.
delisedm
Review posted April 3, 2021
I found the book to be informative and engaging. The beginning can be a bit cumbersome to wade through as the author tries to discuss multiple forms of trauma exposure at once rather than giving each a section or chapter of it's own. The book takes on a heavy subject and lightens the load with humorous comics. Particularly this year, being aware of our own trauma and caring for ourselves and our mental health is vital. This book is a good resource.
Kalika
Review posted March 31, 2021
IT was a great book to read during this time as a teacher.
nitahalstead
Review posted March 26, 2021
This book has helped me maintain some balance, a sense of humor, and a lot of self-compassion during this overwhelming time since COVID closed schools. As a school counselor in a low-income area, the amount of suffering I've seen and heard about has been at times unbearable. The tools, cartoons, perspectives, and wisdom in this book are easily accessible and useful. This book belongs on every counselor's—or person who cares deeply in any profession's—bookshelf.
Sami3101
Review posted March 25, 2021
This book provided me with language that allowed me to articulate secondary trauma, how real it is, and how it can affect you. Very needed book!
classykira85
Review posted March 24, 2021
Happy to have my own copy of this amazing book and learn more about this very important aspect of teaching
kemilybee
Review posted March 19, 2021
Wonderfully guide to recognizing indicators of burnout and strategies for care.
bleakneyd
Review posted March 12, 2021
Amazing book with practical life examples and applications to prevent burnout.
hannahjanehelms
Review posted March 12, 2021
I wish that I had read this book earlier in my social work career! This book provides a roadmap for those of us who work with trauma to persevere and sustainably manage our work.
ljcurletto
Review posted March 8, 2021
As a school counselor candidate, this book was recommended to me in my Clinical Issues SCED 550 class and I could not be more thankful. This book is essential for all human services, social workers, counselors, school counselors, etc. It was a great reminder to take care of myself!
Samanatha
Review posted March 8, 2021
Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky provides an excellent resource for individuals working in care settings with her book "Trauma Stewardship", the book discusses vicarious trauma, emphasizes the importance of self-care and introduced the idea of "compassion fatigue." I would recommend the book to individuals working with people impacted by trauma in a care setting.
ZRizo
Review posted March 1, 2021
I highly recommend this book to anyone
buchananco2014
Review posted February 28, 2021
Trauma Stewardship is a wonderful book with amazing insight on how to balance caring for others and caring for yourself. Anyone can benefit from this read!
Lmaxson88
Review posted February 26, 2021
Found a lot of feelings stirred up reading this. Helped guide me into developing my own resiliency.
ktaylor.schs
Review posted February 17, 2021
Such a great resource not only for the families that I work with but for myself!
EmilyBrunkhorst
Review posted February 15, 2021
I’ve worked in a high trauma field for 10 years. I wish I would have read this book sooner. I’ve cried and released emotions that I held for too long. Excellent for anyone who seeks healing!
JFriedlein
Review posted February 9, 2021
This book is an incredible resource for anyone that is engaged in caring for others. As a highly-empathetic person, the strategies in this book helped me learn how to reserve space for my own feelings and emotions while still caring for others in crisis.
jpaul
Review posted February 6, 2021
This book was recommended to me by a Trauma Informed Care specialist at the hospital I work at. It is a great resource for understanding how trauma impacts our lives and choices.
Taylorvanr
Review posted February 3, 2021
This has been a great book to use for reference and exercises. I’m working to get my Masters right now and adding this book to my knowledge helps very much.
jerilynnmeyer
Review posted January 30, 2021
Such a wonderful guide to help you recognize how caring for others, requires self care in order to not become overwhelmed over time. Each chapter offers questions to ask yourself, or in a group setting, for better understanding.
kconraads
Review posted January 26, 2021
This is a great book for anybody in the teaching or helping field. It is clearly laid out, explains how to help yourself, but it is a lot. I know I will need to read the book a few times to fully understand and integrate its message.
vsanchez
Review posted January 18, 2021
This is a great book for those interested in our who are currently doing trauma work. Knowing how to take care of yourself in order to take care of others is key to doing this work sustainably and this book really opens up that conversation.
[email protected]
Review posted January 12, 2021
I am thankful for the opportunity to take a deeper dive into this material, to learn tangible tools that I can model and share with my staff, and ultimately do what earlier in my career was frowned upon - take care of myself . I am so glad that this was shared for those who are in service, to learn a new way, and give themselves permission to self care as a necessary professional skill set.
wadec
Review posted January 9, 2021
This book connected with me in a very personal way. It was easy to read but often forced me to face truths that I would rather ignore about myself. There were seven times that I stopped to note really insightful comments or strategies that I plan to use as I move forward. Practical tips and real life accounts as well as funny cartoons kept the book from getting too dry or serious. As I read, I was moved, challenged, encouraged and inspired by the book and highly recommend it for anyone who is caring for others.
Kowen84
Review posted December 14, 2020
I found helpful as we move through 2020
carpenterfamily4
Review posted December 14, 2020
An excellent read for anyone who finds themselves in the service of others
jackharden6
Review posted December 11, 2020
This book is really helpful in showing concrete ways exposure to trauma can impact daily life! I recommend this to helping professionals.
jordain.boland
Review posted December 8, 2020
Trauma Stewardship should be required reading for anyone in a caring profession. I have been a therapist for 10 years and this last year of 2020 has been more challenging than any other. This book is more than talking about burn out or providing self-care deep breathing. It deeply talks about the change in your reaction to the world that has been hard to label for many people and caring professions. This book helped me label my trauma from my work and still brought encouragement to the ability to continue caring for others while caring for myself during a time of crisis. I cannot think of a better time to read this book.
kmcorban
Review posted November 30, 2020
I really appreciate the author's use of humor and personal stories. I found the book to be very relatable and easy to read. Our agency is working on better vicarious trauma practices and I found this book really helpful.
atempleton
Review posted November 26, 2020
Very informative read.
townet
Review posted November 19, 2020
This is such an amazing book and a great resource for anyone working in mental health or experiencing trauma or stress!
astuart
Review posted November 12, 2020
Loved this book. So timely and useful with practical strategies that many books often lack. Useful for those of us in the mental health field but I would imagine just about everyone could benefit from reading this.
VictoriaThompson555
Review posted November 2, 2020
This book is definitely a must read for everyone! There are so many helpful tips and ways to keep myself healthy and well while helping others through their trauma.
MMasonma1
Review posted October 23, 2020
This book made me more aware of how important it is to take care of myself while caring for others.
HaleyJW
Review posted October 16, 2020
I’m a a child welfare caseworker and this book has been SO helpful in processing the difficulties in this work. The book has many drawings and comics to make it more entertaining.
JessDeeds
Review posted October 14, 2020
I work with children who have experienced a lot of trauma in their lives and this book has given me much needed insite. Secondary trauma is very prominent in education and I would recommend this book to anyone who works with children.
jdiaz
Review posted October 13, 2020
Working in child protective services, this book was very real to the emotions and experiences we see and feel daily. We see a lot of trauma and able to reflect on the impact it has on my own personal life, was great to put into perspective.
urian.nicholson
Review posted October 9, 2020
Great resource for workers that are struggling with compassion fatigue and secondhand trauma.
criggins
Review posted October 9, 2020
This is an excellent reminder that to support others we have to fill our own well. It also reminds us that we have to do our own trauma work in order help others. Highly recommended. Thank you to the Ford Family Foundation for a copy.
hmottolly
Review posted October 7, 2020
This book is very beneficial to read, especially if you're in the helping profession. It offers the reader the opportunity to relate to the work we do, while also finding meaningful insights that we can take with us wherever we may find ourselves both professionally and personally.
jsweetland
Review posted October 6, 2020
Fascinating and insightful.
sknoell
Review posted October 2, 2020
I enjoyed and benefited by reading this book. Others have benefited by my reading it too. I have some trauma in my story and am pretty well recovered. I recently began to work with foster children and major disaster teams. The book "Trauma Stewardship" has helped me to better help myself and others. I gives useful practices for those that would do such. It gives useful stories to to help the readers understanding and to share with those that might benefit. Something for each of us.
klowry26
Review posted September 30, 2020
Really interesting read. I would recommend to others. I have always struggled making sure my needs are met while ensuring everyone's around me are. So this book brought a lot of insight.
katieplumb
Review posted September 25, 2020
I keep coming back to this book - and each time I read, I come away with something new. The content is accessible, easy to digest, authentic, and actionable. There are also online resources available that compliment the book. Anyone wrestling or struggling with the weight of their work and/or life circumstances, or who support others who are - this is a must read!
ktdineen
Review posted September 21, 2020
This book breaks down the various ways we experience trauma and offers ways to cope and heal.
Kela
Review posted September 16, 2020
This is a wonderful book to use- not only to read but use! Take a break and a breathe and read!
BettinaS
Review posted September 12, 2020
A challenging and inspiring read. The mix of learning, interviews and calls to action make it a book that I will pick up over and over again. A must read for those who work with trauma in their day to day lives to ensure that we do our best to do no harm in the process.
sunnymac80
Review posted September 5, 2020
I work with people with developmental disabilities and mental health issues. Reading this book opened my eyes and had taught me so much. Jack Kornfield said it beautifully, “ This book is a gift, a wise and compassionate guide for those who undertake the difficult work of caring for the traumas of the world.”
[email protected]
Review posted September 2, 2020
Trauma Stewardship is a helpful roadmap of the internal work necessary to fill our cup and continue supporting others.
Katielouha
Review posted August 22, 2020
I found this book to be insightful in helping me to recognize and understand the impact of trauma work in my personal and professional life. I provided a new lens to look at the work I do and have done in my adult life as trauma work and helped me validate the importance of tending to self care and re-envisioning the purpose I have in my work.
JoyfulTeal
Review posted July 30, 2020
It wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but I volunteer for our local CASA and so I donated it to the office for others to use.
Audrey Gill
Review posted July 29, 2020
This book was very informational and glad it was chosen for our book club
Ecervantes
Review posted July 8, 2020
Great tools
chandler1979
Review posted June 30, 2020
This book is great! I think it can be applicable to a lot of professions, and even to significant others of people in those professions. Let's just say it can be read and used by most everyone. The flow of the book was well thought out, there were real life examples throughout the book, and it wasn't so "clinical" that it lost my interest. The book doesn't just tell you what you need to do to care for yourself and why, but also how. I definitely recommend it!!
michellehelman
Review posted June 26, 2020
This book changed my life the first time a colleague lent it to me in 2014. I left my job and started a trauma-healing and stewardship path which I'm still on to-date. Having the text to read and refer to for personal and professional growth is essential. It's definitely worth reading if you haven't yet, and get prepared for transformation when you do.
lromero100
Review posted June 23, 2020
As a psychologist in training, I found this book to be immensely helpful in understanding my own response to trauma in my work. I started my clinical training this year and had a difficult time knowing why I reacted to the trauma my clients disclosed in a certain way. Reading this book elucidated what responses to trauma exposure can look like, discussed vicarious trauma, and imparted some ways I can take care of myself as a clinician to better be able to do this hard, important work. This is a must-read for every person who is faced with trauma in their work, whether that be people who counsel others or those in the fight against climate change.
dcanevari
Review posted June 22, 2020
I read this book with a book club I am in. Was very good and insightful.
analissar
Review posted June 22, 2020
Very informational. I used the book during a book club, and it provided a lot of content for self reflection.
Vickibrown
Review posted June 22, 2020
This was a very informative book and I enjoyed it.
lamarclan5
Review posted June 22, 2020
This book was great to read, it was very informative and shed light to self care. As a child welfare worker this was a great tool to utilize and helped me understand why I behaved or though the way I do. It really connects the trauma and my feelings very well.
[email protected]
Review posted June 20, 2020
This book gave me great insight and advise as I continue my journey working with families that have experienced trauma.
AmberYelliott
Review posted June 20, 2020
This book was an easy read, and very helpful for my first year out of grad school. I can't wait to read her other books. As a social work, this was a must read.
meg.walker
Review posted June 19, 2020
I work in human/social services and have found this book invaluable! The effects of trauma are far reaching and this book has helped me to better keep myself emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, and physically healthy in the face of the sometimes overwhelming scenarios I confront every day.
vikkibubbles
Review posted June 15, 2020
I work in my community with a diverse population . This book allowed me to find a different type of peace. Its important to understand that its more than just ok to recognize that I to need to download and take care of myself to care for others.
ccraig
Review posted June 9, 2020
I wish that I would have had the opportunity at the beginning of my career to help create understanding and awareness to not only my own personal past trauma but the trauma that I would be a part of moving through my career. This book is a great guide.
mancinia
Review posted June 9, 2020
Very good book!
jennifermiles
Review posted June 1, 2020
As a child welfare caseworker, this book was so insightful, so well written and offered very helpful tools to cope with secondary trauma. This book was a great reminder that we are not alone and that trauma responses happen to everyone. Highly recommend for any helping professional or anyone who is consistently exposed to trauma.
karenlizbeth36
Review posted May 28, 2020
This book is a great review of how to understand and accept the trauma we are face with through the jobs we do as well as the lives we lead.
amarie.11
Review posted May 26, 2020
This is a powerful book, especially for people working with individuals who have experienced trauma - teachers, medical professionals, social workers - such good stuff. I had a hard time not highlighting everything!
kmetzler
Review posted May 22, 2020
I would recommend this book for anyone who works with children. It helps with making sure that you are able to explore Your own life trauma and work through them in healthy ways so that you are able to help others. This helps to not bring your own issues to situations others are experiencing and be able to help them work through their issues. This would also be good for working with teens and adults. If you don't take care of yourself you can't take care of others.
Diane Pancake
Review posted May 6, 2020
I enjoyed reading this book I helped me become more aware of how trauma effects the lives of the clients I help. It also brought up some personal traumas I have experienced, so it was a little hard to read at some points. I felt the authors information helped me to heal and to be able to focus on how to help others heal. It was an inspiring book to read. Thank you.
kaitlinobrien123
Review posted May 5, 2020
wonderful, thank you!
LynetteV
Review posted April 30, 2020
A group of my team mates and I are using this book to do a virtual book club. The book is amazing and I was able to fine a guide to help guide the weekly book club. The book offers wonderful incite into the helping profession and guides us to be more trauma informed and work through that trauma lens. I enjoyed it very much!
mweaver
Review posted April 27, 2020
The book includes a lot of advices to recharge your own needs before helping, taking care of others. Usually, caregivers, teachers, social workers and others have big emotional load of worries and thoughts, and if they don’t get rid of it, it will sunk them into stress, trauma and revenge! So, if you carry stress or trauma , you must take care of yourself: set up private time for yourself(besides family time): start exercising (at least 20 mins a day of intensive fast walk, or swimming,or Pilates, or dancing)- the idea to get rid of your adrenaline hormones that makes your overhyped and exhausting . Talk to someone about your worries or write down. Rejuvenate your body and soul and then you become a great help for surrounded people again. Recommend to read this book!
OR0241098
Review posted April 22, 2020
This book covers a broad spectrum of different types of trauma workers and gave me insight into what others go through in their professions as well. The ideas presented in this book are presented from a standpoint of social justice and how we fit into that framework to "change the world from the inside out." There is an emphasis on mindfulness and spirituality. It's a little bit hippy-dippy and has political undertones, but serves as a useful reminder of the importance of our work and the critical role that caring for ourselves plays in keeping the passion for this work alive. If we really want to do the work to change the world we have to do the work to change ourselves first.
Lorax2675
Review posted April 17, 2020
Amazing book, as a social worker and someone who supports social workers i would highly recommend this book.
onalee Mansor
Review posted April 13, 2020
This book is an excellent resource for care givers in all domains. It is especially important reading and very pertinent to the current CO-VID pandemic and the traumatic effects it is having on care givers and families. I found this read very helpful and much needed by anyone giving or receiving trauma-informed care of self as well of others. A keeper as a tool for self-care and self knowledge.
Cascadiankalypso
Review posted April 11, 2020
As a community based social worker who has been working at non profits that serve youth and families involved in child welfare, and also runaway and homeless youth, this book provided much insight into prevention and awareness of compassion fatigue.
watson_mark1
Review posted April 10, 2020
Insightful book with great messages for those in helping roles. The book is engaging and offers insightful moments that are very relatable. Must have book.
Lelahbeckerle
Review posted April 2, 2020
This book was life changing. I could not put it down. The powerful message that the book gives sank deep into my soul. If trauma is a part of your life, or maybe others that you’re working with, this book is must have.
tmcenroe
Review posted March 31, 2020
Having been in the area of social work for 32 years, it was enlightening to read Laura's book Trauma Stewardship. I quickly related to many of the symptoms she described about burnout, not only for myself, but for the many staff I have supervised over the years. It gave me many ideas that I can offer to others that I work with to work through burnout and continue to help those in need while recognizing that I must also care for myself.
allisonartingstall
Review posted March 30, 2020
Great read, quick and very easily digestible. Good insight into burn out and offers practical, realistic ways to address it in daily life. Very validating and helpful! Would recommend to anyone in a helping profession.
jessiedcarpenter
Review posted March 25, 2020
This empowering and important book offers the clearest explanation I've seen of the potential impact of a "trauma exposure response" on people who have made it their life's work to help other people. She encourages self-reflection and mindfulness as pathways toward a capacity for trauma stewardship. I found this book to be engaging and hopeful. I appreciated the stories of inspiring people and the many exercises that can help the reader put ideas into practice.
lisalewis
Review posted March 24, 2020
I have had this book for quite some time and finally made the time to read it. It is an absolute must for anyone in the helping profession. While I recently spent three years in grad school (for Social Work) engaging in a lot of self reflection, this guide truly gives an opportunity for deeper self reflection and taking steps towards changing your relationship with the work you do. We all get stuck in ruts from time to time and it's part of our responsibility to make the time to re-engage with ourselves and our work to be the most effective we can be. I have recommended this book to everyone I know in a helping profession. I have also heard of many organizations, smaller teams, using different guides to work through the book together (meeting monthly) and help start to heal their teams, selves and organizations.
Mrsbarboza
Review posted March 17, 2020
This book is exactly what I needed to start my intentional self care. Being a front line worker and working directly with vulnerable populations has a great deal of impact in our personal lives. This book put my response to my work in prospective.
dmalchow
Review posted March 16, 2020
Wonderful read for working with a population that deals with trauma. Really helped me reflect upon my own work and how I can best serve those around me. I am really happy that I got the opportunity to read this book and it gave me a different perspective on "burn-out".
[email protected]
Review posted March 7, 2020
This book was a wonderfully insightful glimpse into the impact of secondary or vicarious trauma on those who work in caring professions. This book helped me to see the importance of self-care and really encouraged me to make it a priority in my daily life. Overall, this book greatly increased me understanding of how to to take care of myself while working as a counselor. I highly recommend this read for anyone who works is a caring profession.
mchugkd11
Review posted March 6, 2020
A great book for anyone in a helping profession. A great mixture of information, stories, and humor.
Joad
Review posted March 3, 2020
This book, at first, was a pleasure to read, then challenging. There are many examples of how we that work hard to make the world a better, more harmonious environment tend to “marry” our careers. This volume includes many stories written by people telling us about how their work has traumatized them, their families and their workplaces. Great stuff (!) that I had to put down a few times to give myself a break. This is not an everyday guide. It a textbook on self-care that brings us suggestions from a variety of cultures with their seemingly unique forms of spirituality. Being a two-spirit male, in a rural area, in the field of Substance Use Disorder recovery I was challenged to put side my own biases and open my heart to the strains others are experiencing in the cities and wildernesses. Finally, it’s a keeper. Like any good textbook, it will remain in my library for future reference.
Deener
Review posted February 27, 2020
Can't put this down. What an eye opener
garciac113
Review posted February 25, 2020
Good information. Shared with my coworkers too!
michram32
Review posted February 11, 2020
Wonderful! Highly recommend to any one in the helping field!
Pauline Martel
Review posted February 9, 2020
Ms.Lipsky, et al have created an innovative way of looking at what is most frequently called vicarious trauma. I found the concept of stewardship as it related to caregivers of those experiencing trauma insightful. The idea of five directions using north, south, east, west, daily practice as and the elements to assist the caregiver in understanding roots of behavior and successful interventions for self care is innovative. I also enjoyed the insertion of cartoons as a means of example and humor. They were delightful little surprises when turning a page. As a former professional caregiver, current family caregiver and college instructor for those interested in professional caregiving role, this text has been very valuable. I will be assigning it as supplemental reading for students and suggesting its placement in the Umpqua Community College library. Thank you so much for making these books available,
Rennersneddon
Review posted February 9, 2020
This book..... where do I even start? I am a nurse and I work in a small critical access hospital. I came from a large regional trauma center - working in the operating room, feverishly working to piece together the broken bodies of our patients. Thank you for this book! Thank you for shining the light on the trauma we all carry/experience/survive. I am astounded by the strength of the human spirit to carry on in the face of unimaginable horrors..... this book is a breath, a hopeful, healing, compassionate breath! Thank you, TFFF for all you do!!!
Brownju
Review posted February 8, 2020
Trauma Stewardship is a book full of grand help for the trauma-informed. Trauma in the schools and filter into the workplace must be addressed this decade!
Kelsey161
Review posted February 4, 2020
Great book!! Very eye opening to the affects of vicarious trauma!
ljones11
Review posted January 28, 2020
For those interested in trauma informed care, this is a must read.
[email protected]
Review posted January 23, 2020
Wonderful and helpful in understanding trauma in more detail.
Klanger
Review posted January 18, 2020
As someone who works in special education, this book has been immensely helpful in learning how to process vicarious trauma so I can continue to do work that I love.
fanCpants
Review posted January 16, 2020
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky's Trauma Stewardship recognizes the hardships that are faced by those who have chosen careers caring for people who experience trauma. She safely guides the reader through a process of self-reflection and then directs us on a path of self-care. After reading Trauma Stewardship I can better manage my emotional responses to others experiences. I am now using some techniques she shares and will reread this book in a few months for more reflection.
toniwallisa
Review posted January 6, 2020
This book has a lot of great information regarding Trauma Stewardship and the benefits of taking care of yourself if you are in a highly stressful career. Being a Special Education teacher, I feel this book has a relevant place on my bookshelf. The only issue I had with it was that the audiobook version, which is what I ordered, is difficult to follow on certain pages because of the descriptive terms for the cartoons presented. Instead of seeing the image, the description made for the audiobook to become choppy and difficult to follow.
jimbates
Review posted January 4, 2020
Loved it. Relevant and I’ll use it with my staff.
Arleigh
Review posted January 3, 2020
I found this book to be extremely insightful. As someone who has experienced lifelong traumas, and work in a setting with students that have also experienced trauma, this book has helped to understand the dynamics of such complex emotional states. This book has wonderful guidance for self care, and awareness towards others.
Yorokobi77
Review posted December 28, 2019
This is a great book for anyone in helping professions. It should be required reading for everyone entering social services fields, and wonderful reminders for those of us that entered community services years (or decades) ago.
T.gardiner.j
Review posted December 26, 2019
I am about 1/4 way through the book and enjoying so far. Newly switching my career into social work, I am grateful for the opportunity this book offers as I start to work with families who have experienced different types of trauma.
heatherrogen
Review posted December 12, 2019
so nice to have a cd and listen while I'm driving.
Margarita Cavazos
Review posted December 3, 2019
It was a great book to read.
JuliaBaker
Review posted December 2, 2019
I read this book and then immediately read it again. The messages are relatable and the advice is helpful. This is a must read for anyone caring for others.
[email protected]
Review posted November 22, 2019
I really enjoyed this book because I have been working on Trauma Informed Practices at my agency.
Lindseybailey
Review posted November 14, 2019
I read this book in a staff book-club with counselors and supervisors from my mental health agency and we had long conversations about the noticeable differences in response between very new clinicians, very experienced clinicians, and those with 2-3 years under their belt. One thing we agreed upon is that every counselor who had been with the agency more than 8 years identified intimately with the stories and message of commitment from this book, and that all parties felt convicted over their work as they processed the challenges presented with caring passionately in the midst of broken systems. This book is very worth the emotional work it takes to read.
daisymaeault
Review posted November 4, 2019
Must read book
ksmith6156
Review posted October 31, 2019
An invaluable resource.
Dreko12345
Review posted October 28, 2019
Excellent book for the social work soul.
inaleahmack
Review posted October 25, 2019
This book was informative and I was able to recognize some of the warning signs of trauma exposure in a few of my team members. I have started using the practice of centering myself daily and I find I am able to refocus more quickly and I am able to relax easier. This is a great book for anyone who works in child welfare.
amyyee42
Review posted October 25, 2019
This was just what I needed.
Tookins2019
Review posted October 16, 2019
Wonderful read for anyone who has ever found themselves in a helping profession. Especially helpful for those who have desire and sense of purpose or call to a helping profession and are new to the field.
jewilson
Review posted October 14, 2019
This book was very informative and helped make things clearer for me.
dave teem
Review posted October 12, 2019
Not really my cup of tea. Felt it was not terribly relevant to practice on a truly in depth manner. Just could not get into the body of work.
weterjon
Review posted October 11, 2019
Get book! Has really helped understand some of my students behavior.
thimsm9
Review posted October 6, 2019
This is an excellent book with clear organization, insightful discussion and illustrative examples. The breadth of coverage on the subject is helpful to encourage stopping and thinking about often unconscious coping techniques that caregivers and others in service adopt, and the environments the wrong kind of coping can create in and around us. An invaluable read and important subject to soak in and take time to think about.
KNoffsinger
Review posted October 1, 2019
This is such an essential manual for those who work in rewarding yet difficult fields. It gives a easy to understand framework for identifying and addressing negative changes in ourselves. It is interesting to go through the book and see how you have already been impacted by the work you do without even realizing it. Highly recommend.
Shara
Review posted September 30, 2019
I enjoyed Laura's engaging narrative. Th is book has opened a door to new ideas and ways of caring for myself that I had not thought of. I keep it near by and find myself making ideas and thought that may help me in the future.
Shelley Paeth
Review posted September 24, 2019
Book very informative. Spoke to me personally as to how to do better self care and its [email protected]
aterramin
Review posted September 18, 2019
This book is a must for anyone working in the human services field. The graphics are entertaining and help to illustrate the authors points while bringing a sense of humor into a heavy topic.
jessicamagnani
Review posted September 17, 2019
loved this book. i am very passionate about trauma informed care so it was definitely a good read
nataschabee
Review posted September 5, 2019
Great look into how we respond when we're exposed to other people's trauma and what to do with those experiences.
rsaund2
Review posted August 31, 2019
This is an excellent read and has helped me in exploring how to best care for myself while being in grad school for social work and a trauma survivor. Would recommend.
ambernicolemobley
Review posted August 23, 2019
This book has been an amazing resource for me in my social work position. It can be a little bit heavy at the beginning of the book, but gets lighter and lighter towards the end.
Lburger
Review posted August 23, 2019
This is a must read for anyone in the helping profession or anyone who cares for others in any capacity. It is full of knowledge and will change your life and practice.
jbodine
Review posted August 21, 2019
A must for anyone who takes cares of others. I will be passing this one on to my sister.
Dorotabooks
Review posted August 21, 2019
Excellent book addressing trauma experienced by care givers. If you are a counselor, social worker or a teacher I highly recommended this book. I’m glad to see more conversations on this much needed topic.
mdoran
Review posted August 21, 2019
Excellent book! I loved that it was filled with a variety of stories, case studies, cartoons and more.
Stephj0nes
Review posted August 10, 2019
Very informative book!! I really enjoyed the "Try this" part of the book!!! I will recommend this book!!
Shayneochoa
Review posted August 3, 2019
Trauma Stewardship was a insightful read focusing on helping yourself while embracing trauma and struggles of family, the world, and work environments. This book has many “ah-ha” moments and nuggets of gold that are good to think and dwell upon throughout the day and incorporate into real life.
CASAOFDOUGLASCOUNTY
Review posted August 2, 2019
This has been a great tool in both my professional and personal life.
Continuelearingin2018
Review posted July 25, 2019
I haven't finished this book yet but I can tell I haven't finished this book yet but I can tell that it is an essential contribution to helping employees in the social services World care for themselves so that they can care for their clients better. I'd recommend this book to anyone that works and social services or in first responder type situations.
pd
Review posted July 17, 2019
This book was amazing and life changing
myurgin
Review posted July 5, 2019
love. The author's second book is great also!
Alexislynnramsey
Review posted June 17, 2019
I have been waiting months to read this book. Someone at a training I attended mentioned I could get it on this website. I rushed home to order it, and I am so glad I did! With my line of work (social services & human services) this impacted me deeply. I realized some things I was “selectively blind” to. While reading this book, I realized I couldn’t put it down. I was reading it on my lunch breaks, after I laid my daughter down for bedtime, and even in the bath. The way Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky worded things almost made me feel like I was there with her. This book opened my eyes to much more than I thought I could ever see. This book will hold a place in my heart.
acripe
Review posted June 6, 2019
Great read on compassion fatigue and secondary trauma for service providers.
Rachael Jones
Review posted May 31, 2019
This is a fabulous read. The first half of the book really digs into the trauma that those of us in the helping profession experience on a daily basis. It normalizes this experience as well as calling out some of the struggles we have with it. The second half of the book discusses the five directions and gives ideas for how we manage ourselves and our daily lives while caring for others.
mkellner097
Review posted May 29, 2019
This is a great book if you work in a stressful job or if you have a home life with stressful situations
Harmon6
Review posted May 29, 2019
This book is a helpful depiction of vicarious trauma and how it impacts those in helping professions. I appreciated this author's approach to navigating vicarious trauma, and specifically liked her approach of cultivating community. I wish she did more to name deeper systemic issues that impact the experience of ongoing vicarious trauma. All in all though, a helpful resource
PatriciaSnyder
Review posted May 27, 2019
This is an excellent book for people who are in helping professions, especially if it feels like all of the challenges in the world are overwhelming. I like the mixture of personal stories and practical tips under "try this." Even if you can't do everything, you can do something small to help make this work more manageable and healthy for you and those who care about you.
Atrotter
Review posted May 20, 2019
I absolutely loved this book a lot easier to read than I thought it would be. Very insightful and will help me in my current role at work.
AmandaAdams
Review posted May 17, 2019
I love the way this book attends to the needs of helpers in a culturally inclusive and competent way.
Coloriststar
Review posted May 14, 2019
Trauma stewardship was a really good book I really appreciate the charts and graphs that are supposed to be getting in the end. I like how it talks about using awareness to notice trauma.
Cbowman1014
Review posted May 10, 2019
Absolutely amazing book...I definitely understand the dynamics of trauma related care better now and will be more equipped to advocate for those who have experienced it.
ddieter06
Review posted May 9, 2019
Excellent book! If you are in the helping profession this is a must read!
jjchanquet
Review posted May 7, 2019
This book was very informative on different aspects of trauma and how to overcome the stresses of caring for others while caring for yourself in difficult times.
dlbonanno64
Review posted May 7, 2019
Good book. If your work is with people who are in pain or troubled or struggling, this book give a good perspective and how to navigate the pitfalls of this process...
anyadelilah24
Review posted May 5, 2019
Trauma Stewardship gives helpful reminders and new ways to approach our work. It is well thought out and easy to read and reflect upon.
hham84
Review posted April 29, 2019
This book has changed how I interact with the world around me. I will carry what I have learned and inspire others to care for themselves as much as they care for those they serve. Highly recommend.
Alisha_22708
Review posted April 28, 2019
The book was very helpful for perspective. I have since suggested to several people that they should read it.
Janelemar
Review posted April 27, 2019
This enlightening take you to your knees honest book is far beyond comprehensive. Laura has developed a writing style combined with research regarding vicarious trauma. It’s real. It’s common. And it’s in us all. This book provides options to help oneself in an real manner. This is one of the best book I’ve ever read.
jfleury
Review posted April 26, 2019
This book brought awareness to the effects of trauma and vicarious trauma and how it subtly changes yourself physically and mentally. It is a useful tool, used both professionally and personally. I really enjoyed the read and insights.
AndreaBaugh
Review posted April 24, 2019
The personal story helped make the book relate-able. The end of the book is the best part and gives really helpful information on self care.
rcampbel
Review posted April 22, 2019
I look forward to using the insight from this book to help spread the healing that people need so deeply right now.
Zacharysf
Review posted April 16, 2019
This book is incredibly helpful for anyone working in a helping field. As a social worker I have seen first hand how helpful this book can be.
Horizon1
Review posted April 15, 2019
I found this book to be insightful and allowed co-workers to have conversations and self-disclose feelings we wouldn't have otherwise. Especially loved the humor in the cartoons.
Sami Allen
Review posted April 11, 2019
I have the book and now the CD (thank you). I preferred the CD to the book. The CD was read with character voices, making it more engaging and easier to listen to.
Loverfrombeyond
Review posted April 6, 2019
This book is good for anyone in a service field. You have to learn how to take care of yourself.
Mindap1970
Review posted March 28, 2019
This book made me open my eyes to the effect of secondhand trauma and the effect it has on those in caregiving roles.must read
rghiringhelli
Review posted March 27, 2019
Must read for anyone in social services.
ccokenour
Review posted March 18, 2019
This book has been very useful in starting conversations about how we can be more trauma informed in the workplace.
rexiroo30
Review posted March 16, 2019
I got this book to read while learning about trauma. it was a very interesting and informative book. i was even lucky enough to be able to hear the author speak on 3/15/19
timhutton
Review posted March 13, 2019
I recommend this book for anyone who feels in need of some inspiration or feels worn down working in their career field. A must read!
Patricia Jarrett
Review posted March 9, 2019
Reading this book has helped me understand how important it is to take care of ourselves so we can take care of others.
Nikkid1993
Review posted March 4, 2019
Trauma Stewardship was a very benifical read. As someone who has undergone trauma and is currently helping someone going trauma i found the book to give a more in depth look at how to help yourself and someone else at the same time without making things worse for yourself.
Lnoonan
Review posted February 28, 2019
A great read for anyone taking care of themselves while taking care of others. I really liked the wholistic approach to self care.
ambermc
Review posted February 25, 2019
Love the content and humor used
Nurse_andi
Review posted February 16, 2019
Really good overview of the reality of secondary trauma experienced by those in the helping profession. Not so great section on what to do about it. I though this would be more helpful in a step by step fashion. Mindfulness is very helpful just not super specific.
hcherrydonaldson
Review posted February 8, 2019
Trauma Stewardship really was an “Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others.” This book had so many amazing ways to stop and think about why you are feeling a certain way. There were many moments of pause and reflection, which is very important when your job is to care for others. This book reminded me that I have to take care of myself to continue the work I do. Trauma Stewardship was a compassionate reminder that taking care of others, is hard! Direct Service jobs are not for the faint of heart, but those who go into direct service, and thrive in it, are usually the same people that put there all into other people before even looking at their own needs. To really address some of the systematic issues around burnout, I think every direct service worker, and their supervisor, should read this book. I know I will continue to read it and re-read it throughout my own professional career.
Jhirte
Review posted February 5, 2019
Trauma Stewardship is a truly amazing and insightful piece of work. The depth noted in each chapter compels the reader to really look into their own behaviors and attenpt to interpret their life through the lense of being trauma informed. I would recommend this book to any beginner or seasoned practitioner.
tracyj79
Review posted February 5, 2019
This book along with Youtube presentations by author have been fantastic for me to identify and remember self care for myself. The stories are very insightful, and I can relate to many of them. It is very easy to read. I am participating in a book group and we are discussing how trauma has impacted our lives, and what we do to take care of ourselves. It has been great to have the support. This a book to come back to over and over again.
michelle.giles
Review posted January 31, 2019
This book was exactly what I needed to continue teaching in the public school setting. I think I knew that I had many of the symptoms of "trauma response", and it did not surprise me that I experience them all... regularly. This book gave me some new ways to approach "taking care of myself" in the area of work and trauma exposure. It does not offer an "easy fix", but rather tools for exploration, reflection, and exercises to help you develop your own healing.
sparmer
Review posted January 28, 2019
Trauma Stewardship: an everyday guide to caring for self while caring for others, Is a great book. Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down, and then I reread it again while highlighting the parts that really inspired me. I have recommended this read to other people at work, as well as friends and family.
letsbeachit
Review posted January 24, 2019
Excellent read for those in the social services field! Be sure to get YOUR copy.
gotchyaok
Review posted January 24, 2019
This book is a real asset. I would highly highly recommend it to anyone who provides services to others.
rainynavarro
Review posted January 22, 2019
This book is essential for anyone working in a filed where trauma is a common occurrence. Rather than carry the weight of the day with you, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky explains ways to unburden yourself. She also explains why we carry the weight of others that we work with and how you can still care without it taking a toll on your own mental health.
Ktobrien
Review posted January 20, 2019
This book is so validating. It's full of relatable observations and insights from those living in the land of secondary trauma. The validation alone was heartening. It also relays some things we can do differently, individually and as cultures. This is a book I will be keeping and sharing with colleagues.
Lauriecampbell
Review posted January 16, 2019
This book was such an easy read and helped me reflect on how my works affects other aspects of my daily life. This taught me about self-reflection and the importance of self care.
Erinjones
Review posted January 9, 2019
This book was helpful in learning useful tips to avoid the negative effects of trauma. I also found the author's personal story from her time spent working as an emergency social worker to be compelling and insightful.
Khazilla
Review posted January 9, 2019
I'm so grateful to the Ford Foundation for providing this book. We are making great use of it in my trauma-rich organization. Full of anecdotes that resonate and useful practices, this book should be on the required reading list for everyone who has the honor of working with people who have experienced trauma.
Tracyl
Review posted January 8, 2019
This is a great book that is helpful for anyone in a "helper" career and outlines how many people fall into burnout and vicarious traumatization. It contains many hands-on tools and concepts that provide awareness of overall wellness and self care. Highly receommended!
jlwatson
Review posted January 7, 2019
A great book full of insight to prevent helping professionals from burnout. This book will be kept on my shelf for years to come and re-read multiple times. A highly recommended read.
gherrarte20
Review posted January 5, 2019
Been wanting to read this book since I attended the training through my job. Every since that day I used what I learned in those couple hours. Definitely recommend this book 100%.
BookReader
Review posted January 3, 2019
Initially I must have been experiencing too much trauma fatigue to really focus on what was being said and just wanted to move on (audio book). However, with the personal narratives and cartoon descriptions it got much better.
SelenaHoy
Review posted January 2, 2019
After seeing Laura at a seminar, I was really interested in her book, and it is such a valuable resource for caregivers and those in helping professions! As a social worker working in a mental health space, compassion fatigue and burnout is very real. Will be sharing with my coworkers who also sorely need this material.
Cynthia Mott
Review posted December 31, 2018
I loved this book with its comics that are spot-on with the topic at hand. Although I believe after 10 years in the field that I have a grip on secondhand trauma, I learned some new things that I am incorporating into my daily practice. Thank you!
raymondblendell
Review posted December 19, 2018
Really enjoyed the book. Really opened my eyes.
anakarenina
Review posted December 18, 2018
The helps us understand our own responses to trauma and provides a path of renewal. It offers tools to bring us back to a place of balance where we can be more effective in our work, more present with our families, and more importantly, more at peace in our own soul. The real life stories are mirroring our own experiences.
Clsheets83
Review posted December 7, 2018
I work in social services and this book is a wonderful tool for me and my co workers.
[email protected]
Review posted December 3, 2018
Trauma Stewardship is an interesting concept. I love that fact that someone is finally recognizing the emotional and spiritual toll service work can have. When I first picked up the book, I found it hard to read. I read several chapters and put it down for weeks with the thought that it was too dense, that I did not have time to devote to the material. Funnily enough, it was my workplace's focus on trauma stewardship that helped me engage with the material. Once I had taken several seminars about being present and being aware, I picked up Trauma Stewardship once again and started over, this time with clear intention to be present as I read. What a difference it made! I would recommend this book to anyone in a helping profession. I feel more better able to access my center and be more grounded after reading it and it has helped me do better work while creating a better home/work balance.
Loriann848
Review posted November 30, 2018
I like the idea of career specific self help. But feel this info is already available in more engaging books and publications. Still a fair starter book for budding personal care providers.
LelaniaKetola
Review posted November 24, 2018
Important things to remember.
angiegraves
Review posted November 21, 2018
This book was great for anyone looking into or helping others with trauma. I found this to be a helpful tool.
rosemignano
Review posted November 21, 2018
This is a great book for educators and any profession that deals with people who are affected by trauma. We may be using this book as a book study this year with our district's new teachers. Thank you for this resource!
Bill Palmer
Review posted November 19, 2018
engaging. exposing long held patterns from my own trauma and the years of hearing trauma while working child welfare.
rwevans
Review posted November 1, 2018
This was an excellent book about integrating what makes us well with what serves the common good of the world. I enjoyed the serious, yet lighthearted approach. The author addressed both the personal and systemic nature of effective self-care. The many case studies were helpful to read real-life examples of applied trauma stewardship. Highly recommended for all caregivers!
[email protected]
Review posted October 28, 2018
This is a must read for all of us who work in with others. It's making me more aware of my own need for self-care and self-reflection.
pdhsolc
Review posted October 26, 2018
Good book, thought provoking, I paired it with some of the Authors Ted Talks. I highly recommend reading it if you work in a field where you are dealing with Trauma first or Second hand
pdecelles
Review posted October 26, 2018
It is a great book, we are reading it as an agency at work. So excited for the Author to be at our mid year agency wide staff meeting.
figueroaa_321
Review posted October 24, 2018
This book gave me a different perspective on how to deal with the secondhand trauma that I receive through my job.
JoEllyn
Review posted October 23, 2018
I ordered the audio book on DVD - it won’t play on any of my devices. Borrowed the print version of the book, though, and it’s a very worthwhile read.
mikelimbert
Review posted October 14, 2018
I was skeptical about reading this book because I thought much of it would be stating the obvious, but it is written in a thoughtful humorous ,compassionate and practical way. In short, it is a book that makes you step back and think about what you are doing.
Tsecrest
Review posted October 12, 2018
When I first started reading this book I wasn't sure what to expect. As I continued there were a lot of aha moments. My favorite thing about this book was when she talks about needing a vacation, everyone around her was telling her that she needed a vacation, her family, her friends, her coworkers. So finally years after they first started telling her that she needed a vacation she went on that vacation. As she is hiking with her family she comes to a cliff, almost a mountain range. She's thinking about the nearest trauma one Center and how many people have committed suicide here, and as she says some of this out loud her family is looking at her like she's crazy. It's then that her aha moment hit her, that the trauma of her work has affected her.For me I think about that stuff all the time and this is my aha moment, this book; so, as I continue to find my Center this book is helping me. It is helping me into realizing all of my aha moment and how I have trauma from the work that I do; which, is also bringing up the trauma for my past. As I find myself, to center myself, I can allow myself to help others.
sonjatowner
Review posted October 10, 2018
this is a wonderful book. The things I learned about myself will indeed help me to avoid carrying the load from my clients in my future endeavors. Self-care is so important in the human services field.
Tdombek
Review posted October 7, 2018
I found this book incredible informative and insightful with a plethora of valuable information. I would recommend this book to anyone who works with individuals in stressful life circumstances.
hbrey
Review posted October 5, 2018
A perfect book for both experienced people in support roles and those just staring the journey.
IVFCresourcecenter
Review posted October 4, 2018
Absolutely loved this book!
quakergirl08
Review posted October 2, 2018
I loved this book. Helped me with a lot of my childhood trauma and looking at situations differently.
HollyNewman
Review posted October 2, 2018
Excellent book. Came highly recommended by several of my colleagues. Important information for anyone in social and human services.
[email protected]
Review posted September 30, 2018
Insightful read. I selected this book because I work at a school district with a high rate of poverty and thought I might learn something useful to share with our homeless student advocates. So I was very surprised to discover I was experiencing many of the thoughts and behaviors associated with trauma stewardship. It was also interesting to learn about the experiences of people in career field I would not have associated with trauma exposure.
remaclt
Review posted September 30, 2018
This book is essential for those in the helping professions. It gives you the warning signs of burnout, steps you can take to combat it, and helps gives you ideas of how to structure your life so that you can prevent it completely. Self-care is so important!!
jrbrant831
Review posted September 27, 2018
I enjoyed this book and found a lot of good information in it. The narrator stumbled a little in the beginning, but did a good job overall and was easy to listen to. I really enjoyed the quotes that the author chose to include throughout the book. The author also included cartoons for each chapter. In the audio book she describes these for the listener. This book combines real-life stories with some self care advice. I choose to get the audiobook version to listen to in the car, but was unable to since it is a MP3 disc. If you have an older disc player you may want to consider getting one of the other versions. I used my computer to listen to it and it worked fine.
stanton18
Review posted September 19, 2018
I had the privilege to meet Laura this year. She is an amazing speaker and her book is even more thorough. It has definitely put into perspective what it is like when you are surrounded by any level of trauma. This book is highly recommended to anyone in the field of Social work as well as anyone who has had trauma in their lives.
Stijerina
Review posted September 14, 2018
Great book! Had a way of getting me to look in the mirror, and actually see the real me. Not just the person that keeps going, and handles what ever I need to do, but the person that really is being effected by all this trauma I deal with. I have been to many trainings on self care, however, until I read this book I didn't really understand why I should practice what I have learned. My thoughts have always been, when I have time someday I will worry about me. Right now I need to just push forward for those that I take care of need my care more then I do. Thank you for opening my eyes.
nonirose
Review posted September 14, 2018
This book isn't just for professionals and students, but important for every day lives. There are different care givers in the book and how to have different relationships with each or learn how others do. Throughout the book are cartoons that help get the messages across as well. I find it helpful in balancing my mind every day.
Katie Dwyer
Review posted September 10, 2018
I recognize so much of myself in this book. I appreciate the author's calm and nonjudgmental style, as well as her humor in the face of truly difficult issues. Her compassion for herself and the examples allowed me to dig deep and reflect on the ways I need to recognize and shift some of my habits and my mentality. I teach in prisons, and it's a difficult thing to hold many conflicting emotions and painful stories (for all involved) at once. I appreciate not only the suggested mindframes, but also the clear example that I am not alone in the ways I feel in relation to my work.
msevey2013
Review posted September 8, 2018
In my current work field, this book is part of a weekly reading. I listened to the audio book and felt I wasn’t fully tuned in. The paperback version is great! Useful in the human services department but could be shared with many professions.
KirbyRider
Review posted August 23, 2018
I had the Opportunity to see Laura speak in Medford, Oregon a few months ago. This book is a must read for Social Workers who feel the burnout from working in this career field. This book beautifully outlines how any of us may fall into burnout and vicarious traumatization, having periodically experienced both over my career and fighting my way out.
weschmidt56
Review posted August 21, 2018
Book was very good
aescobedo22
Review posted August 17, 2018
This book really gives you a glimpse of reality of the kind of work that we do in social services. I would recommend it to anyone who works close to people who have been affected by some sort of trauma.
arands
Review posted August 2, 2018
This book presents many concepts and ideas of self care that those working in this field likely already have heard, many times over, but have not fully embraced yet. Laura presents the information not as a trainer but as someone involved in the work sharing what has worked and not worked with a peer. This book is full of relatable stories and insights from someone who ignored self care until it was nearly too late. It is worth reading for those tidbits of wisdom that can be personally applied so that one can continue to serve others to their full capacity.
leslienelson
Review posted July 15, 2018
Great book! Highly recommend for those working in the helping professions. Self-care is crucial!
aao529
Review posted July 4, 2018
Excellent book. She is also great in person and I hear she is coming out with a new book. Highly recommend! Eye opener in the way of looking at burn out and self care.
cookie529
Review posted July 4, 2018
This is a fantastic book for everyone, especially people in the health care system. It is a must read. It is nice in CD form so that people that are already too busy can read in the car. A lot of great information and validation found in this book around compassion fatigue and burn out.
Mdavis1
Review posted June 24, 2018
This book gave me the basic tools to have staying power in a position working with vulnerable and traumatized populations. I love my work and want to be able to keep doing it. After reading Trauma Stewardship I have key skills I need to decompress after working with a client through a traumatizing event, and not carry forward my negative emotions or stress regarding their experience. The first part of the book was like ‘looking into a mirror’. The author explored reasons why people are attracted to public service work. She encouraged mindfulness around this from the readers to avoid the risk of burnout and working in an ineffective way. This approach gave me insight into why I have chosen a career in public serve and allowed me to better frame my thinking around my career choices. The second section of the book gave key tools and habits for maintaining longevity in a public service career and also taking control over the choices the reader makes around their career. This section essentially gave the reader permission to take care of themselves in order to continue their work. I was already interested in theories surrounding organizational culture before reading this book. Unfortunately, many public service leaders are not comfortable with the words ‘secondary trauma,’ nor do they believe that their work with traumatized populations has an effect on them or their coworkers and employees. I tend to run up against this set of believes when speaking about building supportive organizational cultures. Reading this book gave me a framework for identifying, and calling out harmful mindsets as well as arguments to use with other professional when discussing the importance of addressing secondary trauma within an organization.
Findingsarah
Review posted June 21, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is an extremely topic that does not get enough attention and the author, Laura vanDernoot Lipsky, presents the idea of trauma stewardship with dignity and humor. I appreciated the case studies and examples found throughout the book!
tuiandthesea
Review posted June 21, 2018
Compassionate and valuable.
gj7mlk30JM21
Review posted June 18, 2018
Trauma Stewardship, An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Laura vanDernoot Lipsky is definitely just what it says. In my profession and others, where compassionate healing of trauma within others and myself, this book is a source of wisdom, understanding and peace. There is now scientific evidence that meditation for at least 8 minutes per day will reverse the freezing effect to our genes and brain cells, and in so doing, reverse trauma. This book provides several meditation practices. It is loaded with cartoons and humor that wisely drive home important aspects of our lives, thinking and stresses. We are using this book in an organization book circle. Such a powerful way to meet trauma-informed care and move forward in awareness of self, community and our present and future contributions. I am sharing this book with everyone - my family, friends and co-workers. I am grateful that Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, along with Connie Burk, have taken this path and then brought others and me with them.
NateRobrecht
Review posted June 11, 2018
This books offered many insights into my interactions with those in trauma. At times, it was like looking in a mirror. This is essential reading for all who tend to the needs of others. You will emerge more comfortable and less stressed.
briangraunke
Review posted June 7, 2018
This is a must read for anyone who entering into a new job have been working for many years in an area were you work with others who are experiencing trauma or working for a cause. As this book not only brings what is often called burnout of empathy fatigue out of the shadows. But also offers simple and doable techniques to find balance as a human. So we can keep living our life with purpose and mission, while doing the hard work we believe while building and maintaining our own relationships and connection with others .
Moira McKenna
Review posted June 1, 2018
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky and Connie Burk put together a highly impactful book that addresses the importance of self care following the introduction to a framework for a trauma exposure response that professionals who work with others in trauma experience. The book also speaks to specific strategies within the framework of the 5 Directions that includes identifying a daily practice of centering one's self. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky has a TED Talk where she candidly and humorously speaks to her experiences in trauma work and self care over the past 25 years, and I also had opportunity to see her speak at the Whole Child Summit 2018 in Portland, Oregon this year. She is very engaging, and seeing her on on-line or in person will strengthen your connection to her work.
kimberlyt
Review posted May 31, 2018
This book was an eye opener for me and gave me a lot of insight into my own vicarious trauma.
emeiliaf
Review posted May 17, 2018
A MUST READ for anyone working in social services. I had many "ah-ha!" moments reading this book. Cannot say enough wonderful things about it!
ktb
Review posted May 14, 2018
This book came to me at a perfect time in my career. I've already recommended it to anyone who will sit long enough to hear my excitement over this book. An essential read for anyone who faces secondary trauma in their work.
mmurphy
Review posted May 9, 2018
I really enjoyed this book as it relates to the work that I do.
stwellman
Review posted May 5, 2018
It was an emotionally heavy book but totally worth the read.
shubeagle
Review posted May 3, 2018
This book is a must read for anyone working in Social Services. The writing style keeps you engaged as you learn new self care techniques.
dougsannes
Review posted May 2, 2018
An excellent book for those of us who have experienced the effects of secondary trauma. Laura's writing is engaging, entertaining, and thought-provoking. I recommend this book!
xstatheam
Review posted May 1, 2018
This book has been an invaluable resource and sounding board for my journey as a public servant, as a woman and as a human being in our society today. Too often we are encouraged to run ourselves into the ground in effort to show our dedication to our jobs. This book has helped me identify the damaging actions I take in a perverted attempt to show my value. I am so grateful to the author for writing this book and to the Ford Family Foundation for making it available to me. Otherwise, it may have taken me years of self-abuse to realize that sometimes, I am the one doing the damage to myself!!
marizola11
Review posted May 1, 2018
This book is great! I like the use of humor via the cartoons. I can say that I now respect my self-care routine thanks to this book. This is a must read by every social worker out there!
krystlemoxley
Review posted April 29, 2018
Laura has an amazing way of speak to her audience. combined with her own experiences, forethought, and research, she paints the reality of what happens in the minds and hearts of those who are affected by those they help. Her advice is practical and backed by research. This book was very helpful in my own healing of being affected by vicarious trauma and I play her words in my mind daily when I work with those in my community. A must read for anyone who works aside others affected by trauma, in all its various forms.
collingeam
Review posted April 27, 2018
As soon as I opened Trauma Stewardship I found a resource that I didn't know I was looking for. The concept of "stewardship" in relation to secondary trauma exposure is something that both validates the challenge and honor of the work so many teachers do and don't have a name for. This book provides real ways to balance honor and care with mindful practice.
sahenderson
Review posted April 27, 2018
This book is a must-read for everyone that works with/through trauma! This book walks you through recognizing maladaptive coping mechanisms caused by secondary trauma, and positive coping mechanisms that should be used instead. It gives the reader many tools to cope with trauma.
TanaMiller26
Review posted April 23, 2018
This book is great! It comes in handy with the line of work I do (Human Services) and the effects that vicarious trauma can have on people in this line of work. It gives details and suggestions on how to deal, and address these traumas, as well as skills to help you cope with these types of traumas. Would definitely recommend this book to anyone who feels the strain of vicarious trauma.
SNPerry87
Review posted April 23, 2018
This book is amazing! It is real and she knows how to deliver the message in a real life way. If you ever get the chance to see her present, please do! A great woman and author!
[email protected]
Review posted April 19, 2018
I like the questions that this book has you ask yourself. Why am I doing this work everyday? How is it affecting me? If you are feeling some stress when working with others, this is a good book for you.
carrierich
Review posted April 18, 2018
This book was really good. The information and strategies in the book apply to many different types of work. I was also fortunate enough to see the author speak and she is amazing. Not only is she very funny and engaging, but she is also approachable and down to earth. I would say there are some parts of the book I found hard to read, like when there are paramedics talking about being at the scene of accidents involving children and having to deal with the family.
bgivens07
Review posted April 7, 2018
I work in a behavior program at a public school and almost all of my students come from a trauma background. This book has helped me to identify the ways in which my job has affected my own emotional well being and given me strategies for combating "caregiver fatigue." I would highly recommend this book for anyone that works in education or any other social service position.
TonyaFitzgerald
Review posted April 6, 2018
love this book, and I will definitely use it in my work.
Momonoverdrive
Review posted April 4, 2018
Great Read, Smooth. I found this book to be very enlightening, reflective and hard to put down at time. I highly recommend this book for ALL
[email protected]
Review posted March 23, 2018
Good information for anyone who deals with disadvantaged youth as I do
msclaudiah
Review posted March 22, 2018
Great ideas and stories. Made me laugh, almost cry and definitely reflect. Great book to read.
CCrabtree
Review posted March 20, 2018
I LOVE this book! I had to buy a copy for myself so I could highlight areas and make notes all over the place. This is not just a good read. It contains a ton of great insight that I have read over and over again!
jorjiepacific
Review posted March 19, 2018
A rare combination of personal stories, New Yorker cartoons, and gentle insight, the authors assist us to explore secondary trauma, and its effect on the individual, organizations, and society. We are guided through an understanding of our own reactions to trauma in order to better understand trauma stewardship, and the pathway to care for ourselves as much as we care for others.
Linden
Review posted March 16, 2018
I enjoyed this book as it was very informative for someone just beginning to explore the realm of trauma informed care. I am on a committee at work regarding this topic and it was recommended reading and worth the time. Thank you for helping broaden my understanding of this topic by having this book available through the foundation.
cbazzi
Review posted February 26, 2018
This is a great resource regarding how trauma effects us all. Not only the person directly experiencing the trauma but also those who work with them. The use of cartoons and personal testimony throughout the book makes it highly accessible for all readers.
dspackman
Review posted February 13, 2018
This book is essential reading for anyone providing services for those affected by trauma. It helped me immensely.
Cailinkuenzi
Review posted February 6, 2018
As an educator, I was looking forward to reading this book. It did not disappoint. There were so many practical strategies that help us take care of ourselves so we are ready to take care of our kids.
lagrogan
Review posted February 6, 2018
This is an excellent read for anybody working for a cause. The author clearly explains the impacts of trauma and provides excellent questions for reflection about how to balance the trauma with joy and fulfillment. I wish I had found this guidance earlier in my career!
KatyEugene
Review posted February 5, 2018
If you are in the field of caregiving, this is the right book for you. This book will walk you through self-care strategies, will help you become aware of warning signs of burn out and compassion fatigue. It is an excellent resource to learn how to protect your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing when working with secondary trauma. I highly recommend it!
atki5599
Review posted February 4, 2018
I’m a middle school counselor, and my job is to help and support my students, and what that looks like changes daily. In a helping profession, it’s not our instinct to think about ourselves and how someone else’s traumatic experiences may affect us. We do the best we can, and that often doesn’t feel good enough. This book takes a difficult topic and presents it in a humorous, relevant, and meaningful way. This is one I know I’ll re-read countless times through my career.
Nw1109
Review posted January 23, 2018
This is a very insightful look at the self care that is necessary to successfully work in a helping profession. This helped me realize that many things that I have shrugged off as just part of the job, but they have impacted my mental and physical health. I plan to work in the helping professions for the rest of my career, and this is a resource that I will come back to over the years to help me identify my own signs of burnout and access strategies to help me be prepared to help others.
Margsmaf
Review posted January 17, 2018
I found this book to be heartbreaking and difficult to read because everything sounded so familiar, but also very important. Being kind to yourself and learning how to cope with the stress of exposure to trauma or traumatized clients is hard to prioritize but this book drives home the significance of doing so.
1130
Review posted January 13, 2018
This book is great, especially for those who's careers evolve around trauma. I'm a Victims Advocate and I dove head first in this book! I'm learning lots of tips of how to care for myself while advocating for others. I plan on passing this book onto coworkers when I'm done.
kcbolton
Review posted December 26, 2017
Wonderful overview of sources of compassion fatigue, and recommendations for real solutions. Ever wonder why some people thrive in an environment that causes others to be significantly challenged and stressed? This book helps explain why. My only issue is that it is very dense, so don't expect it to be in your "light reading" pile. Still, very much worth getting, reading, and sharing with other professionals who may be exhibiting signs of burnout.
lbrooks
Review posted December 13, 2017
Very helpful book in teaching yourself to manage your health and emotions while taking care of others.
stella
Review posted December 11, 2017
(Reviewed through an educator lens) As educators try to learn more about dealing with the trauma that students experience, they themselves become deeply effected. Resilience becomes an odd form of sustainability as staff try to do more for more students with fewer resources. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky's book addresses the critical need for self-care in the caring professions. She offers an intentional and directive approach to remake one's practices. She does so with humor, intelligence, and thoughtful reflection.
Dione Jordan
Review posted December 10, 2017
Great book!
ddlouhy75
Review posted November 17, 2017
This is a great resource for anyone that works in the helping profession. It gives good examples of ways to have self care
erin.scionti
Review posted November 16, 2017
This book was a great tool for learning how to care for yourself while caring for others. It was written in a way that was easy to read. I think this book is great for anyone working with people/animals or the environment that requires care.
Mdlavern
Review posted November 2, 2017
Great book. Very insightful and will be very useful in the work we do.
[email protected]
Review posted October 23, 2017
This book is an amazing book to bring to light what happens with burnout, the signs and symptoms and how wide spread burnout is in our work environments. I have ordered more of these books to share with coworkers and family members. Cant say enough about this book.
Benjahmin
Review posted October 16, 2017
I enjoyed reading this title, the personal stories shared were relevant to the topic of the chapters and the comics were a nice touch to help bring a little levity to a potentially very depressing topic.
Clairedavis
Review posted September 1, 2017
Trauma Stewardship describes symptoms many of us feel from exposure of childhood trauma and secondary trauma through working with individuals who have experienced trauma. All is not lost, however! The second half of the book describes ways we can get in touch with ourselves through self reflection and concrete practices in order to not only cope with, but thrive in our roles.
amcdonald
Review posted August 30, 2017
I really appreciated how this book addresses issues that many people working in social services face. The variety of ways that the information is presented is helpful and easy to follow.
menziamurphyj
Review posted August 28, 2017
After hearing Laura speak on a couple of different occasions, it was interesting to read her ideas in print. I am looking forwarding to trying out some of her "Try this!" ideas in the back of the book with colleagues from my school district to continue to move this work forward for us as a cohort.
crhughes72
Review posted August 25, 2017
I can't tell you how excited I was to get this book. The content is so rich and valuable, I think it will be my new bible! I wish I could get 5 more copies to hand out to friends
emwalker21
Review posted August 21, 2017
This book really is fantastic. Has practical tips that I am sure I will actually find useful once I leave grad school, but I really found the first person anecdotal stories from professionals in the field the most helpful part of this book. Made me feel a little less alone out there when I'm at work.
mzamarripa
Review posted August 16, 2017
I enjoyed this book it was very easy to relate to and I am going to reread this over and over to learn ways on how not to become overwhelmed. I feel that it is important to know the feelings you are having and not ignore them in order to give the best care possible. You need to be open to your own health first and take breaks often to not become burned out.
Egiudice
Review posted August 5, 2017
Trauma Stewardship glances at strong and necessary insight into taking care of others while taking care of yourself. Compared to optimism and pessimism it relates the well-known burnout (half-empty) with the following your own advice/practice (half-full). Have you ever wondered what the biopsychosocial approach looked like from both sides? Caring for others and yourself takes all sides and angles from our lives. We need to continue with a holistic, inclusive, trauma-informed, diverse, and client-centered approach to health care and model our own interventions alongside our clientele.
Jmays
Review posted July 25, 2017
This is a must-have for anyone who provides trauma-informed care. This book can help in recognizing the impact your work may be having on you. The author offers ideas for mitigating the effects of T-I practice. An excellent book to refer to often.
shochhaus
Review posted July 22, 2017
This book provides great insight and opportunities for self reflection as a "trauma steward". I look forward to using it in my future work!
jeshorb
Review posted July 11, 2017
There is an absolute reason this book is part of many MSW and counseling program curriculums! The section on the warning signs of trauma and the guide map of how to handle it are a must for those who have spent any amount of time in the "helping" field.
mandy.stanley
Review posted July 7, 2017
Could not put this one down!
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Review posted June 24, 2017
I work in a prison as a counselor working with men to lower recidivism rates. In working with these men I often hear childhood stories that have significant trauma. This book allowed me to see several areas of my life that have been impacted that were unseen to me prior to reading this book. It has practical tools you can use to assist you so you can effectively take care of yourself and the people you get to work with. The animations were wonderful, this is a must read for the helping community!
kavakels
Review posted June 20, 2017
As a Residence Life employee who works with students experiencing all sorts of trauma as they enter their college careers, this book was an excellent resource. I can't wait to use it with my students and student staff next year!
heatherg
Review posted June 5, 2017
What an amazing book! If you work with anyone in a trauma setting or have someone close to you who works in a trauma setting, this book needs to be in your library.
Oshu21707
Review posted April 28, 2017
Well written. I have seen the author speak in person before. I would highly recommend hearing her as well as reading her book.
Sebastian
Review posted April 16, 2017
An excellent read and comprehensively informative on compassion fatigue. A valuable tool for social workers, community volunteers, teachers, and anyone involved in occupations that provide assistance to others ought to read this book.