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Turn your everyday experiences into a source of strength with the easy-to-learn practices in this uplifting guide to post-traumatic growth.Trauma pervades every aspect of our lives, particularly in recent years between climate change, social justice issues, the coronavirus pandemic, and more. But the truth is that post-traumatic growth, rather than post-traumatic stress, is not only possible but probable. In this book, you'll discover the conditions and compassionate practices that make growth and resilience possible, including:* How to regulate your nervous system by regulating your breath and body* Trauma-informed self-compassion practices that make you more resilient to the world around you* Skills to set boundaries to aid in your healing* Dozens of other ways to turn your difficult experiences toward growthSimple and to the point, each chapter offers practices, self-assessments, enlightening science facts, and advice for the real world -- perfect for reading a page or two after an exhausting day or sharing with others when they need a lift.