Thank you for the advanced reader copy. An interesting take and I will look out for further books. I also enjoyed the cover and front artwork

I found the different perspectives very helpful, and enjoyed the layout quite a bit! Lately, this new style of self help books, almost like an interview or circle sharing style, has been taken well by the audience.

This book is incredible from start to finish. As soon as I read the foreword about the wild geese, I was hooked! These women are inspiring and I am awestruck by them.

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Inhalt: Women Therapists on Healing is a vital reclamation of 11 women therapists in their own voices, on their own terms. They offer diverse perspectives on trauma and go deep on what it takes to be seen, heard, and healed in an industry that—despite its largely female makeup—still disproportionately privileges the experiences and contributions of men.

Highlighting clinicians at the forefront of healing and transformation, Women Therapists on Healing explores what it means to ask into how women can really heal from trauma—and what it will take to make the world listen. This anthology is organized into three themes:

Part 1 offers perspectives on trauma and dissociation from some of the leading voices in the field
Part 2 explores the impacts and intersectionalities of trauma, patriarchy, and misogyny
Part 3 discusses different paths to healing from extreme and medically related trauma, from yoga and dance to talk therapy and more

Additional topics explore trauma, dissociation, and memory integration; coping with sexual assault; nurturing a fun and healthy sex life after sexual harm; healing dissociation created by cultural othering; intergenerational trauma; decolonizing therapy; the healing power of reclaiming ancestral cosmology; and the intersections of disability and mental health.

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A really interesting book I got via NetGalley. Although not all of the essays resonated with me as much I really admired the premise behind the book - to showcase women therapists at the top of there game. I got some useful insights from this book.

This book covers diverse perspectives on trauma and healing, and how differences in gender, race, culture, religion, and ability have effects that are not often considered. With writings by 11 women therapists who share their own lived experiences, discussions on research, and the experiences of their patients, there is a lot of insightful information shared that many can benefit from.

I picked up this book as someone who's interested in psychology and interested in hearing more from women therapists since the field is disproportionally defined by men. I went into this not knowing much about trauma therapy at all, but it was still a very accessible read despite appearing to have more of an academic focus since they're written more in the style of personal essays than academic texts. However, I do wish there was a clearer structure to them because while the book is divided into three sections, the essays themselves don't seem to be aimed towards a singular audience.

Since it discusses some difficult topics, it is a serious read that might take some time to get through but it doesn't have to be read linearly.

Thank you NetGalley, North Atlantic Books, and Susan Pease Banitt and Larissa Miranda for providing me with the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

With 11 perspectives on healing trauma from a diverse group of women therapists, we can study a lot about new perspectives and impacts and how to heal from trauma as well. This anthology is a must to read.

As someone who is an aspiring therapist with an academic background in trauma, this book contains an incredible wealth of information that I think anyone going into social work and mental health would benefit from reading. This book discusses different therapeutic modalities, presents various perspectives on trauma and healing, and explores how race, gender, and ability intersect with trauma. I found myself completely immersed in the material with each new concept -- it was reminiscent of the feelings I had taking my favorite college classes. I am very grateful to be taking these diverse perspectives with me as I pursue my masters, including my personal favorite essay which discussed the patriarchy and misogyny through a trauma lens. I was also delighted to see an explanation of the shortcomings of CBT as a modality used with survivors of prolonged trauma, as that is a huge personal motivator for becoming a therapist. I will be needing a physical copy when it comes out this November! Highly recommend.

This book may not require extensive commentary, but it's chapters on healing and therapy could resonate deeply with many. Those who have experienced trauma may find the written part particularly relatable. It stands as a potentially essential read for individuals seeking understanding and solace.

This is not one of those books that you can just read straight through cover to cover. In fact, it may be one that you never read straight through. Instead, it’s one that you dip in and out of as needed focusing on the topics you’re interested in at the time. Or, the chapters that jump out and say “read me”. I’m still not quite sure yet who the intended audience is. I can see some therapists being interested, and I can see some patients being interested. For me, I’m coming at it from the perspective of someone who sees a psychologist and has an interest in trauma healing both for myself and others. I have read several chapters so far, but the one that has had my most interest was on medical PTSD. It was particularly interesting hearing from someone who has Ehlers Danlos syndrome like I do, and could provide the unique perspective of a therapist who has walked in similar shoes and knows what it is like to face medical trauma on multiple levels and who can be left with a question of whether to continue to risk getting help or stay in the safety of not reaching out … which isn’t actually safe at all.

Throughout the text eleven different women therapists share their stories and give unique perspectives on shared experiences. I think that there are many people who will find this valuable resource. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy

First of all, content warning. This book discusses real-life cases of trauma from a healing perspective. I suppose you would expect several important and difficult situations to be discussed in such an academic, informative and self-help style book, however, still, best to come to this with that mindset: some people may find the examples challenging to read about.

This book is divided into three sections, which follow a structure that builds up in some ways, but can be read starting from any section and chapter. It contains academic and scientific references, as well as case studies, the therapists’ own views and experiences (essays) and explore several topics about trauma and healing. The techniques discussed also cover a wide range of healing methods from EDMR to dance and praying to talk therapy. I liked the chapter on bricolage a lot. The emphasis is on the contribution of women in healing and therapy, and all perspectives are, of course, constructive.

I have been thinking as I was reading the book, who this book is best suited for, targeted at? Most potentially interesting to therapists, women healers, all women, everyone - in that order. Despite its scholarly quality, it can be comprehended by the general reader to a large extent.