Damaged Rudders

In Damaged Rudders: Healing Trauma through Yoga, Creativity, and the Connections to Our Divinity, Laura Weber Garrison, Ph.D., offers a transformative exploration of healing from trauma. This groundbreaking work invites readers into a journey of recovery that integrates yoga, creativity, and deep spiritual insight to foster healing and personal growth. Garrison, drawing on her extensive expertise in experiential psychotherapy, illuminates the path to overcoming the remnants of trauma by reconnecting with one's body, unlocking creative expression, and discovering a profound sense of spiritual connection.

The book is structured to guide readers through a holistic healing process, employing yoga as a tool for physical and emotional release, creativity as a means for exploration and expression, and spiritual practices to enhance connection to one's divinity. Garrison's compassionate approach encourages readers to embrace their journey with patience and self-love, recognizing healing as a nonlinear process that is deeply personal and unique to each individual.

Through personal stories, practical exercises, and reflective insights, Damaged Rudders supports those navigating the turbulent waters of trauma recovery. It provides not only the strategies for healing but also a message of hope and empowerment, affirming that through engaging with our pain, we can uncover greater strength, purpose, and connection to the divine.

Designed for individuals seeking to heal from their past experiences, as well as professionals supporting others in their healing journeys, this book is a comprehensive resource for embracing the transformative power of yoga, creativity, and spirituality in the healing process.