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Reviews Elsewhere – 7 Top Books That Will Help You Heal Trauma

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

Sandra Pawula has a few things to say about trauma, and recommends 7 books she has used to help understand trauma and how to heal from it, you should definitely check out her list if you’re in the market to find a new resource.

http://alwayswellwithin.com/2017/10/28/top-books-healing-trauma/

Have you read any of the books on her list? Do you have a book you would add to her list? Feel free to let us know, or to leave a review that may eventually get posted here!

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