Healing the Whole Self [Large Print]

By Melissa Moreno

Trauma affects far more than memory-it reshapes the brain, dysregulates the nervous system, disconnects us from our bodies, and influences the way we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others. Many survivors continue to struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, dissociation, unhealthy coping patterns, and a nervous system that remains trapped in survival mode. Healing requires more than insight-it requires addressing the whole person.

In Healing the Whole Self, trauma therapist Melissa Moreno, LCSW-R shares an integrative trauma recovery model developed through more than 15 years of clinical practice. Combining Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapies, this book offers a practical, evidence-informed roadmap for lasting healing.

At the heart of this approach are the Four Pillars of Healing:

Foundational Stability - Building a healthy lifestyle through sleep, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and daily routines that support nervous system regulation.

Emotional Regulation - Developing DBT skills to manage overwhelming emotions, tolerate distress, and create healthier behavioral patterns.

Internal Harmony - Using Internal Family Systems to understand, heal, and lead the protective and wounded parts of yourself with compassion.

Physical Release - Reconnecting with the body through somatic practices that calm the nervous system and help release trauma stored within.

Together, these four pillars guide readers through a structured healing journey-from stabilization and safety to deeper trauma processing, integration, and resilience.

Inside this book, you'll discover:

How trauma impacts the brain, body, and nervous system

Why safety and stabilization are essential before processing trauma

Practical DBT skills to reduce emotional suffering and strengthen resilience

How IFS helps heal internal conflict and wounded parts

Somatic techniques that restore safety and regulation in the body

Reflective exercises, worksheets, and practical tools to support lasting change

Written for trauma survivors, therapists, counselors, and helping professionals, Healing the Whole Self bridges neuroscience, evidence-based therapy, and compassionate clinical practice into one accessible guide.

Healing is not about simply reducing symptoms-it is about restoring connection to your mind, body, and inner self. When these systems heal together, lasting transformation becomes possible.

Healing the Whole Self offers a clear path from survival to safety, from fragmentation to integration, and from merely coping to truly thriving.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HHRJ32HK
• ISBN13: 9798349253072
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Melissa Moreno
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"