A transformative approach to overcoming trauma by rethinking how we recover.

No one wants to confront the terrible fact of life that is personal trauma. But throughout our lives, we will all face those inevitable, life-changing moments: the loss of a loved one, the medical diagnosis we dreaded, the arduous process of physical therapy, or outbursts of post-traumatic stress, to name just a few. We can view these moments as crises. We can also choose to leverage them as opportunities.

For Dr. Tamar Jehuda Cohen, trauma came in the form of a life-threatening brain tumor, and the difficult rehabilitation process she endured after it left her paralyzed. Her doctors told her that she would never walk again. She completely lost her independence, her basic functionalities, and even her ability to speak. But between her multiple surgeries and the long journey to recovery, Tamar realized one irrevocable fact: She was given another chance at life.

In Triumph Over Trauma, Dr. Jehuda Cohen addresses the most important aspect of dealing with personal trauma: how winning the battle in your mind is the key to overcoming the impossible. Using clear and practical guidelines and building on the process that defied doctors’ expectations and brought her to complete rehabilitation, she demonstrates how anyone can redefine their painful experience as a powerful engine for growth and, through resilience and perseverance, regain control over their life.