Published in 2024
4 hours and 23 minutes
Dr. Ahona Guha is a clinical and forensic psychologist, and a survivor with lived experience of complex trauma. Her debut book, Reclaim: understanding complex trauma and those who abuse, was published in February 2023. She works with victims of abuse and trauma, and clients with a range of other difficulties-such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, burn-out, and relationship problems. She also works with perpetrators of harmful behaviors to assess risk, and provides treatment to reduce the risk they pose to others. She writes widely for the media on matters related to mental health, health, social justice, and equity. Her work has appeared in the Age, the Guardian, the Saturday Paper, Breathe Magazine, SBS, and ABC. She is obsessed with her rescue greyhound, and loves reading, baking, travelling, making (bad) pottery, and painting (poor) watercolors.
What is this book about?
A revolutionary framework for living well in a broken world, from acclaimed author and psychologist.
How can I manage heartbreak? How do I cope with death? How can I learn to tolerate anxiety and have hope?
In this helpful, practical, and realistic guide to good psychological health, Dr Ahona Guha shows us how to cope, thrive, and still feel hopeful for the future. Combining techniques from a range of therapeutic modalities, she demonstrates how we can build a range of essential psychological skills, and apply them to live a more tranquil and joyful life.
Life Skills for a Broken World is a breath of fresh air, cutting through the confusion to provide solid, practical, and evidence-based answers to existential questions, big and small.
‘Dr Guha’s book is like therapy, activism, and a pep talk all rolled into one. Whether you’re stressing about the state of the world or just trying to level-up your own life, she’s got your back. It’s all about taking baby steps to make big leaps—not just for you but for the world at large. So, give it a read and prepare to be the change you’ve been waiting for.’ CHANTELLE OTTEN, SEXOLOGIST AND AUTHOR OF THE SEX ED YOU NEVER HAD
