The awakening of the tiger

Awakening the Tiger offers a new, optimistic perspective on trauma

He views the human animal as a unique being endowed with an instinctive ability to heal itself and a thinking spirit that can harness and use this innate ability. The book addresses a very interesting question - how is it that animals living in the wild, which routinely face threats, are rarely traumatized? If we understand the dynamics that provide wild animals with resilience to traumatic symptoms, we can unlock the secrets of trauma in humans as well.

The author clearly describes the symptoms of trauma and the steps to take to heal them. Trauma often arises as a result of seemingly ordinary experiences. The book is a guide that takes us into the world of the almost imperceptible but very powerful impulses that drive our reactions to overwhelming life events. There are a number of exercises to help us focus on bodily sensations. If we pay more attention to these sensations, we can heal the trauma.