Reclaim:
understanding complex trauma and those who abuse

$32.99 AUD

Reclaim:
understanding complex trauma and those who abuse

Overview

A groundbreaking book that will expand your thinking, whether you are a trauma survivor, a clinician, someone who loves a survivor, or someone seeking to understand abuse.

In Reclaim, expert forensic and clinical psychologist Dr Ahona Guha explores complex traumas, how survivors can recover and heal, and the nature of those who abuse. She shines a light on the ‘difficult’ trauma victims that society often ignores, and tackles vital questions that plague us: ‘Why are psychological abuse and coercive control so difficult to spot?’, ‘What kinds of behaviours should we see as red flags?’, and ‘Why do some people harm others, and how do we protect ourselves from them?’

In her forensic work, Dr Guha has had extensive experience with those who perpetrate harm, and she has a deep understanding of the psychological and social factors that cause people to abuse, bully, and harass others. In turn, her clinical work has led her to recognise the impacts of complex trauma, and the way our systems fail those who have been victimised. By emphasising compassion above all else, Dr Guha gives a call to action: one that will help us reclaim a safer, healthier society for everyone.

Details

Format
Paperback
Size
234mm x 153mm
Extent
256 pages
ISBN
9781922585684
RRP
AUD$32.99
Pub date
28 February 2023
Rights held
World

Awards

  • Longlisted for the 2024 The Davitt Award for Nonfiction

Praise

Reclaim is one of those books I will revisit again, whenever I need to process certain events or experiences.’

Dr Yumiko Kadota, author of Emotional Female

Reclaim is for victims of abuse, for their families and loved ones, but above all for anyone who wants to understand human behaviour.’

Mark Rubbo, Managing Director of Readings
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About the Author

Dr Ahona Guha is a clinical and forensic psychologist. Her first book, Reclaim: understanding complex trauma and those who abuse was published by Scribe Publications in 2023. She works with victims of abuse and trauma, and clients with a range of other difficulties — such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, burn-out, and relationship problems. She also works with perpetrators of harmful behaviours to assess risk, and provides treatment to reduce the risk they pose to others. She writes widely for the media on matters related to mental health, health, social justice, and equity. Her work has appeared in The Age, The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Breathe Magazine, SBS, and ABC. You can find out more about her work at www.ahonaguha.com.

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