Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others (BK Life (Paperback))

Offers a look at the many ways the stress of dealing with trauma manifests itself: feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, diminished creativity, chronic exhaustion, cynicism, and more. This title presents a variety of simple practices that enable us to look carefully at our reactions and motivations and discover sources of energy and renewal.;A new vision for our collective work -- The three levels of trauma stewardship -- What is trauma exposure response? -- The 16 warning signs of trauma exposure response -- New ways to navigate -- Coming into the present moment -- Following the five directions -- North : creating space for inquiry -- East : choosing our focus -- South : building compassion and community -- West : finding balance -- The fifth direction : a daily practice of centering ourselves -- Conclusion : Closing intention. This beloved bestseller—over 180,000 copies sold—has helped caregivers worldwide keep themselves emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, and physically healthy in the face of the sometimes overwhelming traumas they confront every day.A longtime trauma worker, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll taken on those working to make the world a better place. We may feel tired, cynical, or numb or like we can never do enough. These, and other symptoms, affect us individually and collectively, sapping the energy and effectiveness we so desperately need if we are to benefit humankind, other living things, and the planet itself. In Trauma Stewardship, we are called to meet these challenges in an intentional way. Lipsky offers a variety of simple and profound practices, drawn from modern psychology and a range of spiritual traditions, that enable us to look carefully at our reactions and motivations and discover new sources of energy and renewal. She includes interviews with successful trauma stewards from different walks of life and even uses New Yorker cartoons to illustrate her points.“We can do meaningful work in a way that works for us and for those we serve,” Lipsky writes. “Taking care of ourselves while taking care of others allows us to contribute to our societies with such impact that we will leave a legacy informed by our deepest wisdom and greatest gifts instead of burdened by our struggles and despair.” This beloved bestsellerover 180,000 copies soldhas helped caregivers worldwide keep themselves emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, and physically healthy in the face of the sometimes overwhelmingtraumas they confront every day. A longtime trauma worker, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll taken on those working to make the world a better place. We may feel tired, cynical, or numb or like we can never do enough. These, and other symptoms, affect us individually and collectively, sapping the energy and effectiveness we so desperately need if we are to benefit humankind, other living things, and the planet itself. In Trauma Stewardship , we are called to meet these challenges in an intentional way. Lipsky offers a variety of simple and profound practices, drawn from modern psychology and a range of spiritual traditions, that enable us to look carefully at our reactions and motivations and discover new sources of energy and renewal. She includes interviews with successful trauma stewards from different walks of life and even uses New Yorker cartoons to illustrate her points. We can do meaningful work in a way that works for us and for those we serve, Lipsky writes. Taking care of ourselves while taking care of others allows us to contribute to our societies with such impact that we will leave a legacy informed by our deepest wisdom and greatest gifts instead of burdened by our struggles and despair. Contents......Page 14 Foreword......Page 16 Acknowledgments......Page 19 About the Coauthor......Page 23 INTRODUCTION: On the Cliff of Awakening......Page 26 PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA STEWARDSHIP......Page 34 CHAPTER ONE: A New Vision for Our Collective Work......Page 36 CHAPTER TWO: The Three Levels of Trauma Stewardship......Page 44 PART TWO: MAPPING YOUR RESPONSE TO TRAUMA EXPOSURE......Page 64 CHAPTER THREE: What Is Trauma Exposure Response?......Page 66 CHAPTER FOUR: The 16 Warning Signs of Trauma Exposure Response......Page 72 PART THREE: CREATING CHANGE FROM THE INSIDE OUT......Page 140 CHAPTER FIVE: New Ways to Navigate......Page 141 CHAPTER SIX: Coming into the Present Moment......Page 155 PART FOUR: FINDING YOUR WAY TO TRAUMA STEWARDSHIP......Page 168 CHAPTER SEVEN: Following the Five Directions......Page 169 CHAPTER EIGHT: NORTH: Creating Space for Inquiry......Page 172 CHAPTER NINE: EAST: Choosing Our Focus......Page 197 CHAPTER TEN: SOUTH: Building Compassion and Community......Page 209 CHAPTER ELEVEN: WEST: Finding Balance......Page 233 CHAPTER TWELVE: THE FIFTH DIRECTION: A Daily Practice of Centering Ourselves......Page 252 CONCLUSION: Closing Intention......Page 269 Notes......Page 272 Selected Bibliography......Page 278 C......Page 280 D......Page 281 G......Page 282 L......Page 283 O......Page 284 S......Page 285 T......Page 286 Y......Page 287 About the Author......Page 288

this Book Is For All Those Who Notice That They Are Not The People They Once Were Or Who Are Being Told That By Their Families, Friends, Colleagues, Or Pets. Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky Takes A Deep And Sympathetic Look At The Many Ways The Stress Of Dealing With Trauma Manifests Itself: Feelings Of Helplessness And Hopelessness, Diminished Creativity, Chronic Exhaustion, Cynicism, And A Dozen More.to Keep From Being Overwhelmed, We Need To Respond To Suffering In A Thoughtful, Intentional Way-not By Hardening Our Hearts Or By Internalizing Others' Struggles As Our Own But By Developing A Quality Of Compassionate Presence. This Is Trauma Stewardship. To Help Achieve This, Lipsky Offers A Variety Of Simple And Profound Practices, Drawn From Modern Psychology And A Range Of Spiritual Traditions, That Enable Us To Look Carefully At Our Reactions And Motivations And Discover New Sources Of Energy And Renewal. She Includes Interviews With Successful Trauma Stewards From Different Walks Of Life And Even Uses New Yorker Cartoons To Illustrate Her Points. We Can Do Meaningful Work In A Way That Works For Us And For Those We Serve, Lipsky Writes. Taking Care Of Ourselves While Taking Care Of Others Allows Us To Contribute To Our Societies With Such Impact That We Will Leave A Legacy Informed By Our Deepest Wisdom And Greatest Gifts Instead Of Burdened By Our Struggles And Despair.

A longtime trauma worker, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll taken on those working to make the world a better place. We may feel tired, cynical, or numb or like we can never do enough. These, and other symptoms, affect us individually and collectively, sapping the energy and effectiveness we so desperately need if we are to benefit humankind, other living things, and the planet itself. In Trauma Stewardship, we are called to meet these challenges in an intentional way--to keep from becoming overwhelmed by developing a quality of mindful presence. Joining the wisdom of ancient cultural traditions with modern psychological research, Lipsky offers a variety of simple and profound practices that will allow us to remake ourselves--and ultimately the world A longtime trauma worker, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll on those working to make the world a better place. We may feel tired, cynical, numb, or like we can never do enough. These, and other symptoms, affect us individually and collectively, sapping the energy and effectiveness we so desperately need if we are to benefit humankind, other animals, and the planet itself. Through Trauma Stewardship, we are called to meet these challenges in an intentional way--not by becoming overwhelmed but by developing a quality of mindful presence. Joining the wisdom of ancient cultural traditions with modern psychological research, Lipsky offers a variety of simple and profound practices that will allow us to remake ourselves--and ultimately the world. A longtime trauma worker, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll taken on those working to make the world a better place. We may feel tired, cynical, or numb or like we can never do enough. These, and other symptoms, affect us individually and collectively, sapping the energy and effectiveness we so desperately need if we are to benefit humankind, other living things, and the planet itself. In Trauma Stewardship, we are called to meet these challenges in an intentional way

Working to make the world a more hopeful and sustainable place can mean having to confront trauma head-on, day in and day out. Over months and years this takes an enormous toll, one that were often not even fully aware of until the day we feel like we just cant go on any more. And the work is too important to risk that happening.