This engaging and highly readable book, based on the author's
professional experience in treating those who suffer from the
devastating effects of emotional trauma, offers hope for those who
suffer and those who care about them. Dr. McGraw describes how trauma
affects the brain and, therefore, one's ability to carry out good
advice; explains the subtle and largely hidden processes of attunement
and attachment that take place between parents and children, examining
their impact on all future relationships; tells what is needed for
healing to occur; discusses the profound health benefits of spirituality
and a relationship with God in assisting and accelerating the healing
process; and suggests how members of the helping professions can begin
to tap the deepest, most authentic parts of themselves to touch the
hearts of those they seek to help.