The Medical Trauma Recovery Workbook

A Somatic CBT Approach to Healing Healthcare PTSD from Surgery, Medical Procedures, and Hospital Trauma

Medical trauma affects millions of patients and healthcare workers, yet few resources address the unique psychological wounds that healthcare experiences can create. This comprehensive workbook combines evidence-based somatic therapy techniques with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help survivors heal from surgical complications, medical gaslighting, hospital anxiety, and healthcare PTSD.

Drawing from trauma-informed care principles, this practical guide offers step-by-step exercises for reconnecting with your body safely after overwhelming medical experiences. Learn to break free from the fear-avoidance cycle that keeps many trauma survivors from accessing necessary healthcare, while developing tools to transform your relationship with medical environments from terror to empowerment.

Inside this medical trauma recovery workbook, you'll discover:

Somatic techniques specifically adapted for medical trauma survivors

CBT strategies to challenge catastrophic health thoughts and medical anxiety

Pendulation exercises designed to regulate your nervous system during medical encounters

Pre-surgery preparation protocols that reduce retraumatization risk

Communication scripts for advocating with healthcare providers

Exposure therapy frameworks for gradually approaching avoided medical care

Post-treatment integration practices to process medical experiences positively

Long-term health empowerment strategies for sustainable recovery

Each chapter includes practical worksheets, self-assessment tools, and real-world case examples that illustrate healing principles in action. From emergency room trauma to chronic illness adjustment, this workbook addresses the full spectrum of medical trauma experiences while respecting the complexity of healthcare relationships.

Perfect for:

Surgical trauma survivors seeking body-based healing approaches

Patients struggling with medical anxiety and healthcare avoidance

Healthcare workers experiencing vicarious trauma or medical gaslighting

Trauma therapists working with medically traumatized clients

Anyone seeking to transform their relationship with medical care

This workbook acknowledges that medical trauma recovery requires more than positive thinking — it demands practical tools that work with your nervous system's protective responses while building genuine resilience. By integrating somatic awareness with cognitive restructuring, you can heal from past medical experiences while developing the confidence to engage with future healthcare needs from a place of strength rather than survival.

Stop letting medical trauma control your health decisions. Start your journey toward medical empowerment with evidence-based tools designed specifically for healthcare-related psychological injuries.

Dobry Jagger Stevenson