If you have experienced violence, you may feel like you have lost touch with your own feelings. You may have difficulty setting boundaries or developing satisfying sexual relationships. Sometimes you may even feel like your body doesn't belong to you. You are not alone. Scars from abuse trauma exist not only in the mind, but also in the body. Drawing on effective somatic therapy techniques that connect the body and mind, this book is a step-by-step guide to overcoming the psychological effects of abuse, increasing positive body awareness and your vitality. You'll find tools to help you create an inner sense of resilience, discover ways to set boundaries; move beyond strong feelings such as shame, fear and guilt; learn to deal with triggers effectively.