A review by rick2
Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Connie Burk, Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky
5.0
Is this the ultimate answer to trauma, life, the universe and everything?
No
Is this going to be one of my most recommended books for the next several months?
Yes. By far
A well organized and clearly written collection of hard won wisdom around working with and through trauma. The author does an impressive job of balancing their own experience with larger lessons. Bringing in a variety of really impactful sources.
I do volunteer work for an organization that works with survivors of institutional abuse. This book is so spot on with the experience that I’ve had. Between vicarious trauma, picking up and internalizing the experiences that those you work with have had, doing work in an attempt to heal yourself, and many other behaviors that lead to burnout. This book gives language to and provides a shared vocabulary for those who work in and around those who wrestle with trauma.
Lastly the emphasis on sustainability and long-term health is pretty spot on. I know personally I go through cycles of excessive work and a sort of mild burn out. It can be really difficult to find that healthy balance. And while Im not sure any book can give you the exact formula for yourself, it’s heartening to hear that many others have found sustainable long-term solutions.
No
Is this going to be one of my most recommended books for the next several months?
Yes. By far
A well organized and clearly written collection of hard won wisdom around working with and through trauma. The author does an impressive job of balancing their own experience with larger lessons. Bringing in a variety of really impactful sources.
I do volunteer work for an organization that works with survivors of institutional abuse. This book is so spot on with the experience that I’ve had. Between vicarious trauma, picking up and internalizing the experiences that those you work with have had, doing work in an attempt to heal yourself, and many other behaviors that lead to burnout. This book gives language to and provides a shared vocabulary for those who work in and around those who wrestle with trauma.
Lastly the emphasis on sustainability and long-term health is pretty spot on. I know personally I go through cycles of excessive work and a sort of mild burn out. It can be really difficult to find that healthy balance. And while Im not sure any book can give you the exact formula for yourself, it’s heartening to hear that many others have found sustainable long-term solutions.