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HEALING RESOURCES

Explore recommended resources for VCUG trauma recovery.

The Deepest Well
Nadine Burke Harris, MD

A copy of Nadine Burke Harris' book "The Deepest Well."

Nadine Burke Harris’s revolutionary book The Deepest Well is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the lasting impacts of early childhood trauma and adversity on our long-term physical and mental health. 

A copy of "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, MD.

This is a must-read for understanding how trauma affects the body and mind, and provides valuable information on how to heal and reclaim your life.

A copy of Pete Walker's "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" book.

Pete Walker's narrative approach is warmly empathetic, accessible, and easy to understand, making it an invaluable resource for anyone recovering from developmental trauma in childhood.

A copy of "The Truth Will Set You Free" by Alice Miller.

"In this stunning new contribution to her life’s work, Miller not only invites us to confront our own pasts, but reveals how each of us can liberate our present as adults and as parents."

Recommended Reading

​Trauma Through the Child’s Eyes 

by Peter A. Levine

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Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness

by David A. Treleaven

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Trauma-Informed Mindfulness with Teens

by Sam Himelstein

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Managing the Psychological Impact of Medical Trauma 

by Michelle Flaum Hall

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The Drama of the Gifted Child

by Alice Miller​

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No Bad Parts

by Richard Schwartz

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​​What Happened to You?

by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey

Freedom from Pain

by Peter A. Levine, PhD & Maggie Phillips, PhD

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The Myth of Normal

by Gabor Maté

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The Gift of Fear 

by Gavin de Becker

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You Are Your Own

by Jamie Lee Finch 

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Pure

by Linda Kay Klein

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The Fabulous Fight or Flights Stress System

by Jennifer Lefebre

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A Terrible Thing Happened

by Margaret M. Holmes

1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys in the U.S. experience sexual abuse during childhood.

Explore resources for survivors and loved ones navigating the life-altering effects of sexual abuse in early developmental stages.

Resources for Domestic Violence

After having their bodily autonomy stripped away in early childhood, VCUG survivors are often more susceptible to abuse. If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic violence, click below to explore a comprehensive list of international domestic violence resources. 

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