The Handbook of Trauma-Transformative Practice

In this illuminating and comprehensive volume, Dr Joe Tucci and distinguished colleagues present a dazzling compendium of evidence-based knowledge about the multifaceted manifestations of trauma, along with exciting and proven approaches to its treatment. – Gabor Maté MD, Author, The Myth of Normal: Trauma: Illness and Healing in a Toxic CultureThis rich multidisciplinary book provides us with a deep dive into a trauma transformation paradigm rooted in a thorough understanding of developmental neuroscience and the synthesis of a range of effective interventions of trauma informed practices. – Bessel van der Kolk MD, Professor of Psychiatry BUSM President, Trauma Research FoundationImagine being provided a scientifically solid set of deep dives into the fabric of trauma and being offered actionable steps we can take to help transform human suffering into ways we can connect and flourish. In this magnificent collection of leading world authorities offering concise and insightful overviews of their life’s work, our able editors have curated a comprehensive view of how overwhelming adversity impacts development, shapes our neural and relational connections, and leaves us with assaults on trust, hope, and possibility. By summarizing and contrasting each of the chapters’ detailed immersions, we, the fortunate recipients of this hard earned wisdom, are provided a practical guide to re-imagining “trauma-informed” approaches and cultivating a focused, in-depth offering of “trauma-transformation” that can alleviate individual distress and offer the potential to put an end to the collective, intergenerational transmission of despair in our lives. A deep bow of gratitude to Joe, Janise, Steve and Ed, for this life affirming work of heart. – Dan Siegel, Executive Director, Mindsight Institute; Clinical Professor, UCLA School of MedicineIt’s a treasure to discover a book that provides a paradigm shift in thinking, informed by knowledge, wisdom, and transgenerational lived experience. In this volume, trauma-informed is transformed into a practice that all services and organisations need to take notice of. – Kim S Golding, CBE, Clinical Psychologist, DDP trainer and authorThe editors of this volume bring together a remarkable cadre of international experts to challenge us all to look at the full complexity of trauma, to go beyond “trauma-informed” individual care and embrace a comprehensive, holistic, integrative path capable of truly transforming the legacy of trauma. Brilliant! – Dr. Pat Ogden, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Founder

Joe Tucci was CEO of the Australian Childhood Foundation, Chair of the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse, a social worker, a psychologist and a children’s rights advocate.

Janise Mitchell is CEO of the Australian Childhood Foundation, Director of the Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care, a social worker and a children’s rights advocate.

Stephen W. Porges is Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, and Professor Emeritus at both the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Maryland. He is the originator of Polyvagal Theory.

Ed Tronick is a Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at UMass Chan Medical School. He is Founder and Chief Faculty of the Early Relational Fellowship Program at the Chan Medical School. He is a clinical psychologist and human development neuroscientist and developer of the Still-Face Paradigm.