The definitive Handbook of Trauma-Transformative Practice brings together the work of leading international trauma experts to provide a detailed overview of trauma-informed practice and intervention: its history, the latest frameworks for practice and an inspiring vision for future trauma-transformative practice.

The Handbook is interdisciplinary, incorporating trauma research, interpersonal neuroscience, the historical and continuing experiences of victims and survivors, and insights from practitioners. It addresses a range of current issues spanning polyvagal theory, the social brain, oxytocin and the healing power of love, and the neuropsychological roots of shame. It also considers trauma through the lens of communities, with chapters on healing inter/transgenerational trauma and building communities' capacity to end interpersonal violence.

Furthermore the Handbook makes the case for a new way of thinking about trauma - trauma transformative practice. One which is founded on the principle of working with the whole person and as part of a network of relationships, rather than focusing on symptoms to improve practice, healing and recovery.

Contributions by: Theresa Kestly, Lou Cozolino, Jonathan Baylin, Dan Hughes, Paul Gilbert, Jennifer McIntosh, Noel Macnamara, Chloe Drulis, Carly Samuelson, C. Sue Carter, Efrat Ginot, Deborah Lee, Marcela Matos, Breanne Kearney, Ruth Lanius, Christine Courtois, Julian Ford, Judy Atkinson, Margaret Hayes, Carlie Atkinson, Gerard Webster, Gavin Morris, Jessica Opie, Anna Booth, Kevin Creeden, Maggie Kline