The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity

by Nadine Burke Harris

Description

Childhood adversity can leave lasting marks on the body and mind, shaping health, behavior, and relationships long after the original events are over. In this compassionate, evidence-informed guide, Nadine Burke Harris explains how early stress affects the developing brain and immune system—and why healing is possible through practical, trauma-aware strategies. Readers will learn how to recognize the long-term patterns of toxic stress, understand the science behind recovery, and take concrete steps toward resilience and well-being. Blending research with real-world insight, the book offers a hopeful roadmap for individuals, families, and communities seeking to break cycles and build healthier futures.

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paperback

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published Jan 23, 2018

272 pages

ISBN: 9780544828704

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Details

First Published

2018

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris.

Abuse
Death/Grief
Suicide/Self-Harm
War/Trauma