Best Trauma

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a leading expert in trauma and PTSD, known for his groundbreaking work on trauma treatment. His research on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has transfor...

Art Spiegelman's Maus is a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel that recounts his father's experiences as a Polish Jew during the Holocaust. Using anthropomorphic animal representations (Jews as mice,...

Beloved, a haunting and powerful novel, confronts the legacy of slavery through the story of Sethe, a former slave haunted by the ghost of her baby daughter, known only as Beloved. Morrisons lyrical p...

Therapy for Black Girls, hosted by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, is a podcast dedicated to making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women. Dr. Bradford, a licensed psychologist, i...

Hanya Yanagihara's 'A Little Life' follows the lives of four college friends in New York City, primarily focusing on Jude St. Francis, whose past trauma profoundly shapes his present. The novel's leng...

Dr. Judith Herman is a leading figure in trauma therapy, particularly known for her work on complex trauma and the development of trauma-informed care. Her book 'Trauma and Recovery' is a foundational...

Smile is a highly effective modern horror film that excels at building tension through its unsettling central premise. When a therapist witnesses a bizarre, traumatic incident, she finds herself haunt...

This HBO documentary explores the often-overlooked issue of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among veterans. Through intimate interviews and compelling visuals, it follows several veterans strugg...

The Bluest Eye, Morrisons first novel published in 1970, is a heartbreaking portrayal of Pecola Breedlove, a young Black girl who longs for blue eyes, believing they will make her beautiful and worthy...

Orthopedic surgery focuses on the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. It is a highly procedural field that offers the gratification of restoring mobility and funct...

This documentary offers a deeply empathetic and unflinching portrait of the lives of homeless people living in the underground tunnels of New York City. It explores the psychological toll of chronic h...

Chanel Millers 'Know My Name' is a searing and profoundly moving memoir about her experience as the victim of sexual assault at Stanford University. The book details the aftermath of the assault, the...

This Israeli animated documentary explores the director Ari Folmans repressed memories of his service during the 1982 Lebanon War and the Sabra and Shatila massacre. The use of animation allows for a...

The BLS Professional Responder First Aid Kit is geared towards workplaces, schools, and public spaces requiring a more comprehensive response to emergencies. It contains 78 items, including nitrile gl...

Following the suicide of her best and only friend, Koito Nagase, Ai Ooto is left grappling with her new reality. With nothing left to live for, she follows the instructions of a mysterious entity and...

Bessel van der Kolk, a leading expert on trauma, explains how trauma physically reshapes both the body and the brain. He explores how traditional talk therapy often fails to address the somatic nature...

Angela Seligos's 'Are You My Mother?' is a raw and unflinching memoir about her search for her birth mother after being adopted. The graphic novel explores themes of abandonment, identity, and the com...

While not strictly a 'sports' book, Ishmael Beah's memoir powerfully illustrates the loss of childhood and innocence through the lens of a boy forced to become a soldier in Sierra Leone's civil war....

While not explicitly about a cult, this memoir by Trace Dominguez explores themes of manipulation and control within a dysfunctional foster care system, mirroring cult dynamics. Dominguez recounts her...

Ishmael Beah's 'A Long Way Gone' is a harrowing memoir recounting his experience as a child soldier in Sierra Leone. The book is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the deva...

Lucrecia Martel's 2009 film is a haunting and enigmatic drama about a woman who suffers a car accident and experiences a profound sense of disorientation. The films fragmented narrative and unsettling...

The Sinner is an anthology series that flips the traditional crime procedural on its head. Instead of asking 'who did it?', the show asks 'why did they do it?'. Each season follows a different crime w...

Timothy Findley's 'The Wars' is a powerful and lyrical novel exploring the experiences of a young Canadian soldier during World War I. The book delves into themes of loss, trauma, and the destructive...

Clara Hayes' 'The Weight of Silence' is a courageous account of surviving childhood abuse and the long journey toward healing. Hayes memoir offers a raw and honest portrayal of trauma, exploring the c...

Beloved, published in 1987, is arguably Morrisons most celebrated work, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The novel confronts the brutal legacy of slavery through the haunting story of Sethe, a...

Bessel van der Kolk's 'The Body Keeps the Score' explores the profound impact of trauma on the brain, mind, and body. While not solely focused on depression, it highlights the strong connection betwee...

Unlocking Us, hosted by Brené Brown, explores the power of vulnerability, courage, and connection. Brown, a research professor and author, interviews experts and thought leaders on topics related to t...

Something Dissed is a podcast dedicated to exploring the often misunderstood topic of dissociation and its connection to trauma. Hosted by a trauma therapist, the podcast provides education, validatio...

Doris Salcedo is a Colombian sculptor whose work addresses the trauma of political violence and the loss of memory. Her sculptures often use domestic objectslike chairs, tables, and clothingto create...