12/02/2022
‘What My Bones Know’ is one person’s story of healing from complex trauma written by This American Life journalist (and Bay Area native) Stephanie Foo.
On her journey through psychotherapy, as well as yoga, EMDR and other healing modalities, Foo uncovers the effects of her upbringing, and paints a detailed and accessible portrait of the effects of complex trauma on an adult life. As she delves deeper into the causes of the anxiety and depression that had plagued her since her teenage years, she examines her personal and family history, but also the historical and cultural factors behind her family trauma, addressing themes of racism, discrimination and generational trauma.
As she sets out to address her trauma, he author skillfully weaves in insights from somatic and trauma-informed therapy, as well as psychodynamic and attachment theory, and wisdom mindfulness and yoga.
Foo’s journey is a powerful human story told with vulnerability and self-compassion, that includes many insights that help to explain and demystify the effects of complex trauma, as well as giving an insight into the workings of trauma-informed therapy. This beautifully told journey through self-growth is ultimately transformative for her, and inspiring for the reader.
As a psychotherapist working with trauma, I would highly recommend this book to anyone currently in therapy (or thinking about it) who wants to learn more about the effects of complex trauma, or for people who are looking for inspiration on their own path in healing from trauma.
What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma
