Trauma and abuse
These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more. They have been put together by members of the counselling service team: we hope they offer some useful suggestions. We have included a range of resources and, inevitably, you may find that some things are more helpful than others. Feedback is always welcome; the pages are updated on a regular basis.
A note on language: Sections are organised by theme to help you find your way to resources relevant to you. We recognise that there are many ways to describe and categorise mental health and emotional difficulties, identity and lived experience. As such, these themes are by no means definitive or exhaustive. We encourage you to explore the material here in order to find out what fits for you.
The University is not responsible for the content displayed on external links. We recommend that you seek advice from your GP if you have concerns about your mental health, or if you are experiencing a crisis please refer to our student help page for urgent support.
Read
Books
The Body Keeps the Score: brain, mind and body in the healing of trauma - Bessel Van der Kolk (Bodleian e:book available)
Trauma and Recovery - Judith Herman
The Invisible Lion - Benjamin Fry
Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: a workbook for survivors and therapists - Janina Fisher
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: a guide and map for recovering from childhood trauma - Pete Walker
Becoming Safely Embodied - Deirdre Fay
Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma - Dr. Mariel Buqué
The Compassionate Mind Approach to Recovering from Trauma - Deborah Lee (Bodleian e:book available)
The Survivor's guide: to Recovery from Rape or Sexual Abuse - Robert Kelly, Fay Maxted, Elizabeth Campbell, Rosa Rugby
Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of your Body - Peter Levine
Respark: Igniting hope and joy after trauma and depression - Dr. Graham Music
Overcoming Childhood Trauma - Helen Kennerley (Bodleian e:book available)
Real Talk: Lessons from Therapy on Healing and Self-Love - Tasha Bailey
Getting Through the Day: Strategies for Adults Hurt as Children - Nancy Napier
Understanding Your Reaction to Trauma: A Guide For Survivors Of Trauma And Their Families - Claudia Herbert
Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life - Susan Forward, Craig Faustus & Buck
The Survivor's Handbook - Women’s Aid (womensaid.org.uk)
Best books on life after domestic violence (domesticshelters.org)
Websites
Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service | University of Oxford
Safe Lodge | University of Oxford
Post-Traumatic Stress NHS Guide
David Baldwin Trauma Information Pages Bookstore
Carolyn Spring - A trauma specialist for recovery from complex childhood trauma offering online resources, podcasts and courses
Help For Domestic Violence Perpetrators | Respect Phoneline UK
Galop - the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity
Refuge, the largest UK domestic abuse organisation for women
Watch
Psychologist Nina Burrow’s YouTube channel
Listen
Our Mental Wellness Series organised by the Experimental Psychology Department at Oxford University
A series of talks and presentations developed by the Oxford University Counselling Service
The Biology of Trauma with Dr Aimie
Learn
Workshops
Workshops and Groups - University of Oxford
- Managing Symptoms of Trauma
- Managing Panic
- Courage to connect : healing from unhealthy/abusive relationships - by counsellor referral
- Survivor Support - by counsellor referral
- Healing from Childhood Trauma - by counsellor referral
Self -help body oriented techniques to self soothe and relieve tension
Togetherall Courses
- Managing PTSD
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