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Book SynopsisThis book expands on the idea of transformation after trauma through the concept of Resonance and provides practical guidance for accessing it. Resonance is presented as the key to posttraumatic growth and transformation and is defined as a moment of awakening, through personal stories, that creates an opportunity for transformative learning. This book presents an integrative, holistic and narrative development understanding to individual, organizational and social systems change and transformation after trauma. It proposes a Trauma-Informed Narrative Development Pathway for consideration at all levels of systems and institutions who support people post-trauma. Resonance is critical, timely, and relevant now more than ever. As we continue to work for a world of social justice where preventable sufferings are no longer normalized, a posttraumatic transformation lens allows us to take a developmental perspective to supporting ourselves and those among us touched by trauma to achieve t
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“Kintsugi, a Japanese art form, is based on the philosophy that life begins not after being born, but after being broken. In Transformation after Trauma: The Power of Resonance, Yabome Gilpin-Jackson shows a personal and practical gateway to renewed life of staggering beauty beyond the heartbreaking mess. She does this with you through an emerging process to reclaim your life for what it was always meant to be.” —Kristina Katayama, Racial Equity Adaptive Leadership, Be-Possible Whole Systems Change Consulting
“Beautifully written and deeply touching, Transformation after Trauma: The Power of Resonance builds a path of healing, when cure is impossible. Through story, reflection, and practical advice, Yabome Gilpin-Jackson reveals the deep coherence in emerging identity and shared humanity. I know because coherence makes me cry, and I cried buckets in reading the manuscript.” —Glenda Eoyang, Founder and Executive Director, Human Systems Dynamics Institute
“This is a book about the process of human transformation, the moment of deep change, the moment when old, limiting assumptions melt away and our consciousness opens to opportunities. It is about the moment of rebirth, the profound moment when people become empowered and empowering to others. It is a book that will enlighten and inspire, a must read for everyone who seeks meaning in life, no matter the circumstances.” —Robert E. Quinn, University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, Center for Positive Organizations; Co-Author of The Economics of Higher Purpose: Eight Counter-Intuitive Steps for Creating a Purpose Driven Organization
“We loved this book and look forward to applying the notions of Resonance to our work as facilitators of change. Yabome's research grounds this work solidly, sharing stories of others as well as her own powerful ones. She provides many practical exercises and reflective questions to engage with the theory of Resonance. Transformation after Trauma: The Power of Resonance is a must read.” —Jeanie Cockell and Joan McArthur-Blair, Co-authors of Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry: A Leadership Journey through Hope, Despair, and Forgiveness
Table of Contents
List of Tables – List of Figures – Introduction – Resonance & Transformation – Resonance & Trauma – The Role of Resilience in Transformation – Resonance in Transforming Individual Trauma – Resonance in Transforming Organization Trauma – Resonance in Transforming Systemic Trauma – Facilitating for Resonance: Setting the Context – Facilitating for Resonance: The Practices – Facilitating for Resonance: A Transformation Framework – A Resonant Conclusion: Trauma-Informed Narrative Development –Index.
