It's Not My Trauma : A Practical Guide to Staying Human Under Pressure
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It's Not My Trauma
A Practical Guide to Staying Human Under Pressure
By Matthew W. Hall
You can carry responsibility without carrying everything home.
Some experiences stay with us long after the moment has passed.
For those working in emergency services, the military, healthcare and other demanding professions, exposure to trauma, uncertainty and human suffering can become part of everyday life. But what happens when the pressures of the role begin to shape the person behind the uniform?
Drawing on his experiences in the Royal Navy and London Fire Brigade, alongside his background in applied positive psychology and coaching psychology, Matthew W. Hall explores the often-unspoken challenges of working under pressure.
It's Not My Trauma examines the weight of responsibility, the importance of connection, the ways we adapt to difficult experiences, and what happens when the role that once defined us comes to an end.
Combining personal reflection, psychological insight and practical strategies, this book offers a compassionate, grounded approach to building resilience, maintaining perspective and protecting our humanity.
It is not about becoming immune to difficult experiences or pretending that pressure leaves no mark. It is about recognising what belongs to us, understanding what we can influence, and learning when to put down what was never ours to carry.
Because being strong enough to do the job should never mean losing yourself in the process.
A practical guide for those who serve, those who support them, and anyone navigating the demands of responsibility, change and life under pressure.
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- ISBN-13: 9798162057789
- ISBN-10: 9798162057789
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: October 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.15 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.24 pounds
- Page Count: 72
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