“Growth After Trauma” Available July 1 2026!
Former Paramedic and Psychologist Release 'Growth After Trauma' to Mark PTSD Awareness Month
BARRIE, ON — June 22, 2026 — To honor and align with PTSD Awareness Month this June, the former paramedic and bestselling author of Save~My~Life School, alongside renowned clinical psychologist Jonathan Douglas, have announced the upcoming release of their highly anticipated new book, Growth After Trauma. Published by Wintertickle Press, the transformative book is officially scheduled for its nationwide release on July 1, 2026.
This powerful collaborative work bridges the gap between lived frontline healing and anecdotal clinical insight, offering readers an actionable, deeply empathetic roadmap toward lasting healing. By combining raw, firsthand post-traumatic growth stories with psychological strategies, the authors provide a fresh, profoundly transformative perspective for readers worldwide.
The book has already garnered exceptionally high praise from leading experts in the mental health and trauma support fields. "This book is a testament to what it means to rise while still trembling," says Lara Sigurdson, a prominent trauma specialist. Her poignant endorsement highlights the book’s unique ability to address deep emotional pain while fostering genuine hope, recovery, and long-term psychological resilience.
For millions of individuals living with the invisible wounds of trauma, this book arrives at a critical cultural moment. PTSD Awareness Month underscores the urgent global need for accessible, practical mental health resources. This timely publication aims to dismantle the ongoing stigma surrounding psychological struggles, particularly for first responders, healthcare workers, and anyone exposed to chronic, acute stress.
Growth After Trauma explores the profound concept that recovery is not just about returning to a previous baseline, but actually transforming through adversity. It provides readers with practical exercises, psychological frameworks, and deep insights to help them safely navigate their personal healing journey. The book will be available across major literary retailers.
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