Traumatized, Kati Morton
Traumatized, Kati Morton
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Traumatized
Identify, Understand, and Cope with PTSD and Emotional Stress

Author: Kati Morton

Narrator: Kati Morton

Unabridged: 7 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balance

Published: 09/07/2021


Synopsis

We hear the terms trauma and PTSD more and more. Yet many people still believe that trauma can only result from experiences that are particularly extreme. But trauma is an emotional response that can stem from a wide variety of upsetting experiences, leaving us feeling anxious, weighed down by negative emotions or memories, or feeling like we lack security. 
 
As a licensed therapist, Kati Morton addresses this challenge: If we don’t have an understanding of trauma and how it’s defined, how can we work to overcome it? The urgency of meeting this challenge increases at a time when we are bombarded with a constant flow of frightening stories—about global pandemics, ecological disasters, riots, and mass shootings—that can trigger our emotional stress. We must find a balance between staying connected to the world on social media while avoiding the false facts, hate-filled comments, and passive-aggressive posts and accounts that feed negative thoughts. In Traumatized, Morton shares a unique perspective on trauma in the modern age, including: Tips to be more mindful of what we do and who we follow online, which is the key to improving our relationship with social media and stop spreading the traumaHelpful therapeutic techniques to heal from childhood traumaSkills to identify transgenerational trauma and begin to break harmful cycles in your homeWhether to seek therapy or counseling.Ultimately, you’ll learn how to identify and cope with your triggers, pay attention to how platforms and accounts can harm your mental health, and find the tools to manage what you can see online.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mary on June 19, 2021

This was a really fantastic book to read as both a school psychologist. I loved how informative it was in terms of referencing the DSM, but the author balanced this information with her own distinctions and preferences. I appreciated the sources used and how easy this was to read. It flowed well, li......more

Goodreads review by Alexis on October 10, 2023

This is a great primer about trauma. I have to be very careful what I read/do around trauma these days, so I read the book in bits. The chapter on disassociation was very useful, as were some of the other chapters on relationships, resilience etc. A lot of the book had to do with childhood trauma an......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on March 11, 2025

This was a great read for someone or a family member going through trauma or ptsd. It’s good for people who need to understand trauma in a simpler way…. Recommend the read.......more

Goodreads review by Lacie on April 03, 2022

I can see where this could be a good reference book for a younger audience (teen/college aged maybe) with no prior understanding of trauma - it’s very basic and surface-y - lacks depth; she seems to be writing a report based on her own research vs writing as an actual trauma informed therapist…it re......more


Quotes

"With omnipresent social media and the constant bombardment of news and information, developing a healthy sense of self is more challenging than ever. Add to that the surreal experience of living through a pandemic, and you have all the ingredients of a mental health crisis. Traumatized gives you the tools to block out the noise and focus on your emotional well-being."—Katie Couric, journalist, podcaster, and co-founder of Katie Couric Media

“Kati has written a gentle, accessible guide to exploring every level of our emotional trauma. I cannot recommend this book enough and intend to use it to guide how I approach my own and my kids’ relationship with social media.”—Kailyn Lowry, New York Times bestselling author of A Letter of Love and Hustle and Heart

Praise for Kati Morton's Are U Ok?
"A humane, compassionate, and extremely helpful guide to the complex world of mental health care. Knowing what's wrong and when to seek help can be life-changing, and Morton's book is packed with tools and tips for navigating life with mental health challenges."—John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Our Stars

"An exemplary guide for anyone wondering if they or someone close to them may benefit from mental health therapy."—Library Journal

"An intuitive handbook that empowers readers to tend to their own mental health...Chapters provide practical tools for handling anxiety, depression, and other mental health difficulties, while also offering powerful insights."—Publishers Weekly

"[Morton] answers the questions many of us have but don't necessarily feel comfortable asking. This is information everyone can benefit from."—Bustle

"Compassionate and hopeful."—Energy Times

"An undeniably essential read."
Cultured Vultures