"Against All Odds: A Desperate Plea for Human Connection" by Carola Hauer, Ph.D.

Carola Hauer

Against All Odds: A Desperate Plea for Human Connection

Illuminates the Path to Healing from Complex Trauma

CA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Psychologist and trauma expert Carola Hauer, Ph.D., offers a profound and compassionate guide for survivors of complex trauma and their supporters in Against All Odds: A Desperate Plea for Human Connection. Blending

personal insight with professional expertise, Hauer delves into the lasting effects of childhood trauma, emphasizing the critical role of empathy, understanding, and trauma-informed care in the healing process.

Complex trauma, often stemming from repeated and severe childhood abuse, affects survivors on multiple levels, from emotional regulation to self-concept and relationships. Survivors frequently contend with feelings of betrayal, hopelessness, and despair while struggling to navigate a world that often lacks the tools to understand or support them adequately.

This book serves as a vital bridge between survivors seeking healing and the professionals and loved ones who accompany them on their journeys. It offers practical insights into the challenges of recovery and emphasizes the critical role of compassion and knowledge in avoiding unintentional re-traumatization.

Carola Hauer’s own experiences—both as a survivor of complex trauma and as a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience—infuse her writing with authenticity and urgency. Her background includes frontline work in emergency rooms, mental health facilities, and private practice, where she has treated numerous patients with complex trauma histories.

Drawing on both her personal journey and professional expertise, Hauer emphasizes that healing is possible with the right tools and support. She urges professionals in medical, legal, and social fields to adopt trauma-informed approaches to improve outcomes for survivors.

The book’s core message is a call for a more compassionate, understanding approach to working with trauma survivors:

“Nobody deserves to be unnecessarily re-traumatized. Survivors are not damaged goods. When treated with kindness, understanding, and trauma-informed care, they can heal and create more peaceful, meaningful lives—not just for themselves, but for future generations.”

"Against All Odds: A Desperate Plea for Human Connection" is available for purchase on Amazon and other online retailers. For more information, visit https://www.carolahauer.com.