Contents -- A Letter to Teens -- A Letter to Parents -- sharing this book, or not -- what is trauma? -- healing from trauma -- reacting to trauma: fight, flee, and freeze -- remembering trauma -- thinking and remembering -- avoiding reminders -- being jumpy and on edge -- do you have PTSD? -- building support systems -- talking about trauma -- asking for help -- healthy and unhealthy coping skills -- crisis plans -- breathing skills -- calming skills -- relaxation skills -- soothing skills -- taking good care of your body -- activating helpful parts of your brain -- finding a safe space -- making good decisions -- building a container for trauma -- when feelings are overwhelming -- spotting unhelpful thoughts -- how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected -- thought records -- accomplishing things and having fun -- stop avoiding -- are you ready to work on your story? -- telling your story -- adding to your story -- checking the story for thinking errors -- how has trauma changed you? -- staying safe -- when you might need more support again -- finding meaning -- your real self -- finish your own story.