If you have experienced violence, you may feel that you have lost touch with your own feelings. You may have difficulty setting boundaries or building satisfying sexual relationships. Sometimes you may even feel like your body doesn't belong to you. You're not alone. Scars from the trauma received in violence exist not only in the mind, but also in the body. Drawing on effective body and mind-related somatic therapy techniques, this book is a step-by-step guide to coping with the psychological consequences of violence, 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; go beyond strong feelings like shame, fear and guilt; learn how to deal with triggers effectively.