Embracing Our Fragmented Selves: A Workbook for Trauma Survivors and Therapists

Trauma fragments the self, leaving behind parts of us that carry fear, rage, shame, hopelessness, and despair. In Embracing Our Fragmented Selves, internationally renowned trauma therapist Dr. Janina Fisher offers a clear and compassionate approach to working with these parts and restoring a sense of inner harmony.

Grounded in structural dissociation theory, parts work, and sensorimotor psychotherapy, this workbook teaches trauma survivors to:

Understand their symptoms as expressions of different partsNotice, unblend from, and befriend traumatized partsRecognize self-destructive behaviors as the behavior of protector partsOffer reparative experiences to wounded young parts

Whether you’re a trauma survivor or therapist, this book serves as a reminder that every part of us, no matter how wounded or extreme, is deserving of care. Healing begins when we meet those parts with support, appreciation, and acceptance.

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A practical trauma treatment workbook for survivors and therapists—featuring step-by-step worksheets, evidence-based interventions, and compassionate guidance to support healing from trauma.

Internationally renowned trauma expert Dr. Janina Fisher presents a powerful, user-friendly workbook grounded in structural dissociation theory, parts work, and sensorimotor psychotherapy. Designed for both personal healing and clinical use, this workbook helps readers understand and work with the fragmented parts of the self created by trauma.

Inside this trauma-informed workbook, you’ll find tools and exercises to help you:

Use reflective worksheets to identify trauma-related symptoms and emotional triggersLearn how to unblend from wounded or protector parts and build a relationship with themUnderstand self-sabotaging or self-destructive behaviors as survival strategiesOffer compassion and healing to younger, traumatized parts of yourselfApply interventions that promote emotional regulation, internal harmony, and resilience

Whether you’re a trauma survivor seeking healing or a therapist supporting clients through complex trauma, Embracing Our Fragmented Selves provides the essential tools and therapeutic techniques to foster deep, lasting recovery.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ PESI
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 122 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1683738918
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1683738916
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.28 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #18,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #17 in Medical Counseling #40 in Personality Disorders (Books) #59 in Popular Psychology Counseling
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