Laura Davis is de auteur van zeven non-fictie boeken, waarvan wereldwijd meer dan 1,8 miljoen exemplaren zijn verkocht. Ze inspireert lezers door middel van haar schrijfgroepen en retraites, waarbij ze zich richt op de kracht van herinnering en het creëren van memoires. Haar werk verkent diepgaand thema's als heling, ouderschap en het overwinnen van trauma's, met empathie en begrip.
Aimed at women who have been victims of sexual abuse as children, this book offers advice on coming to terms with the past while moving positively into the future, and provides an explanation of the healing process, first-person accounts of recovery, and practical suggestions.
In this groundbreaking companion to The Courage to Heal, Laura Davis offers an inspiring, in-depth workbook that speaks to all women and men healing from the effects of child sexual abuse. The combination of checklists, writing and art Projects, open-ended questions and activities expertly guides the survivor through the healing process. Survival Skills -- Teaches survivors to create a safe, supportive environment, ask for help, deal with crisis periods, and choose therapy. Aspects Of Healing -- Focuses on the healing process: gaining a capacity for hope, breaking silence, letting go of shame, turning anger into action, planning a confrontation, preparing for family contact, and affirming personal progress. Guidelines For Healing Sexually -- Redefines the concept of "safe sex" and establishes healthy ground rules for sexual contact.
Informative, inspiring, and enlightening, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be provides parents with the building blocks they need to discover their own parenting philosophy and develop effective parenting strategies. Through in-depth information, practical suggestions, and many lively first-person stories, the authors address the many dilemmas and joys that the parent of young children encounter and demonstrate a range of solutions to the major issues that arise in the raising of babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Full of warmth, clarity, humor, and respect, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be gives parents permission to be human: to question, to learn, to make mistakes, to struggle and to grow, and, most of all, to have fun with their children.
Provides self-help guidelines, a resource guide, and an analysis of "false memory" syndrome to women who have been sexually abused as children.
In her debut collection, Laura Davis blends found and visual poetry by remixing classic texts, notably Thomas Hardy's The Return of the Native. Drawing on her political science background, she explores contemporary themes like Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. This transformative work presents a captivating series of written and visual poetry, providing unique insights into her personal experiences and broader societal issues, making it a compelling exploration of literature and current events.
Exploring the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, this memoir delves into themes of love, memory, and the struggle to confront the past. The author reflects on the resilience required to uphold promises while facing haunting memories and emotional challenges. Through her personal journey, she reveals how memories can both shield and deceive us, highlighting the enduring bond between mothers and daughters amidst life's trials.
Das Standardwerk für Frauen, die sexualisierte Gewalt erfahren haben, komplett überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Die Autorinnen vermitteln allen Heilungssuchenden den Mut, sich bewusst der ihnen angetanen Schädigungen zu erinnern, insgeheime Verdrängungen aufzugeben
In ihrem einzigartigen Ratgeber gibt Laura Davis Antworten auf die Verwirrung, Wut, Frustration und Hilflosigkeit, die Partnerinnen und Partner von Überlebenden sexueller Gewalt oft erleben. Im ersten Teil des Buches geht es um Fragen rund um Beziehungsthemen wie Bedürfnisse und Gefühle, Erwartungen, Grenzen, Nähe und Sex. Die Autorin zeigt, wie Partnerinnen und Partner ihre Geliebten im Umgang mit ihren Gewalterfahrungen unterstützen können, ohne jedoch ihre eigenen Bedürfnisse zu vernachlässigen. Im zweiten Teil kommen Partnerinnen und Partner von Überlebenden sexueller Gewalt mit ihren Erfahrungen zu Wort. Ein Buch, das all jenen, die einen traumatisierten Menschen lieben, Mut und Kraft gibt. Laura Davis, selbst Überlebende sexueller Gewalt, ist Autorin von Selbsthilfebüchern wie "Trotz allem" (mit Ellen Bass) sowie Elternratgebern. Sie leitet Workshops für Überlebende und Partner/innen und lebt in Santa Cruz, Kalifornien.
