Heal Childhood Trauma
The Self-Nurturing Therapy Approach to Better Adult Relationships
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Book Club Guide
Perfect for reading groups and community discussions. Includes chapter-by-chapter questions and group activities to explore the themes together.
Educators Guide
Designed for teachers, school counsellors and social workers. Includes classroom frameworks and age-appropriate strategies for supporting students.
Therapist Guide
Built for clinicians and mental health professionals. Includes session frameworks, clinical applications and client worksheets based on the book.
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A new path to healing that starts with how you care for yourself
So many of us carry the weight of childhood experiences into our adult relationships without even knowing it. We find ourselves repeating old patterns, struggling to trust, or feeling stuck in ways that are hard to explain.
In Heal Childhood Trauma, Dr. Julie Gowthorpe introduces the Self-Nurturing Therapy approach, a compassionate and evidence-based method that helps you understand the roots of your struggles and build the healthy, connected relationships you deserve.
This book is for anyone who has ever wondered why their relationships feel so hard, and for the professionals who walk alongside them.
Inside the Book
Understand childhood trauma’s impact
Learn how early experiences shape your adult relationships and emotional patterns
The Self-Nurturing Therapy approach
Discover a compassionate method to reparent yourself and develop secure attachment
Practical tools and exercises
Step-by-step strategies you can use on your own or alongside a therapist
Real stories of transformation
Read about people who moved from surviving to thriving in their relationships
Build healthier connections
Learn how to create and maintain the meaningful relationships you want
“Healing is not about going back. It is about moving forward with a deeper understanding of who you are and what you need.”
What people are saying
“This book offers a powerful and practical approach to healing. Dr. Gowthorpe writes with the warmth of a therapist and the clarity of a researcher.”
Alyssa Baldwin, M.S.W. R.S.W.
Therapist
“This is one of those rare books that feels like a conversation with someone who truly understands trauma, healing, and being human. Dr. Julie Gowthorpe’s writing is warm, relatable, and incredibly engaging. Insightful without feeling heavy and comforting without oversimplifying, this book is a beautifully approachable read on trauma and healing.”
Dr. Kymberly Briggs, EdD, RSW
Professor at King’s University College and founder of CallBox & Co
“Dr. Julie Gowthorpe’s book helps readers see how trauma can continue to affect mood, relationships, and daily life long after the original experiences have passed. Her self-nurturing therapy approach offers practical ways for people to better understand their reactions and begin changing the patterns that keep them stuck. I highly recommend this book for anyone dealing with the long-term effects of trauma.”
Dr. Darren Ezer, MBA, MD, CCFP, FRCPC
Anesthesiologist, Owner and Medical Director of Ketamind Health
Read a free excerpt
Not sure if this book is for you? Download a free sample chapter and see how the Self-Nurturing Therapy approach can make a difference in your life and relationships.
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