Surviving To Thriving: A Science Based Approach To Healing From Complex Trauma Paperback – August 5, 2025

Surviving to Thriving: A Science-Based Path to Healing Complex TraumaBy Dr. Kirsty BlackYou’ve survived the storm—now it’s time to learn how to truly live again.If you’ve ever wondered why life feels harder than it should, why relationships are complicated, or why your body seems stuck in constant tension, you may be carrying the hidden scars of Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). This groundbreaking, compassionate guide by Dr. Kirsty Black blends neuroscience, trauma research, and practical tools to help you understand and heal from the deep wounds of prolonged trauma.In this book, you’ll discover:The Pain Points You’ve Been Living WithWhy traditional approaches to PTSD often fail those with complex traumaThe hidden impact of childhood trauma on brain development, relationships, and emotional regulationHow your body “keeps the score” through chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and fatigueThe cycle of emotional flashbacks, self-criticism, and mistrust that keeps you stuckThe Healing Process You’ll LearnUnderstand your nervous system — Recognise fight, flight, freeze, and fawn patterns and learn to work with them, not against themMap your Window of Tolerance — Identify early signs of dysregulation and use targeted strategies to return to balanceRewire your brain and body — Use somatic experiencing, breathwork, and grounding techniques to release stored traumaQuiet the inner critic — Replace self-sabotaging thoughts with self-compassion and supportive internal dialogueRebuild trust and identity — Establish healthy boundaries, reconnect with your authentic self, and rediscover your valuesWhat You’ll Gain from Reading This BookA science-based understanding of Complex PTSD that validates your experiencesPersonalised regulation tools you can use in everyday situationsPractical exercises for navigating emotional flashbacks, silencing self-criticism, and creating emotional safetyStrategies to restore healthy relationships—with yourself and othersA renewed sense of self-worth, resilience, and possibility for the futureWhether you’re just beginning to understand how past experiences shaped your life, or you’ve been on the healing path for years, Surviving to Thriving offers the knowledge, skills, and encouragement you need to move forward.Your past shaped you—but it doesn’t have to define you.Take the first step toward reclaiming your life and living with clarity, peace, and authentic joy.If you connected with The Body Keeps the Score, What Happened to You, or It Didn’t Start With You, you’ll find hope, healing, and practical help within these pages. Read more