Why This Book?

Dr. Janina Fisher has spent decades working with trauma survivors, and Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma distills her wisdom into a workbook that is both deeply validating and genuinely useful. Instead of focusing solely on past events, this book helps readers understand how trauma continues to live on — in the body, in emotions, in beliefs about self — and offers clear steps to begin changing those patterns with care, not force.

Who It’s For

• Trauma survivors ready for an active role in their healing
• Readers who want to understand the brain-body connection in trauma
• Therapists or support workers seeking a practical, client-centered approach

Big Takeaways

• Trauma doesn’t end when the event is over — it lives on in how we think, feel, and respond to the world.
• Understanding the nervous system helps us befriend our symptoms, rather than fight them.
• Healing happens when we learn to hold our trauma story with compassion, not just insight.

How It Can Help

This workbook gives survivors the structure and tools they may not have found in traditional talk therapy. Through journal prompts, self-reflection, and nervous system education, it creates a safe and empowering path forward. Dr. Fisher’s tone is calm, respectful, and encouraging — helping readers understand that their symptoms are survival strategies, and that healing is possible with patience and support.

Additional Notes or Warnings

• This is an interactive workbook — ideal for those comfortable engaging with reflection exercises, or working alongside a therapist.
• Topics include dissociation, body memory, trauma triggers, and attachment wounds, but are presented with great care and clarity.