Creating Sanctuary: Toward the Evolution of Sane Societies

Creating Sanctuary by Dr. Sandra Bloom describes a hospital-based program designed to treat adults who were abused as children, drawing on revolutionary knowledge about trauma and adversity.

This book covers the biological, psychological, and social aspects of trauma, offering a comprehensive view of its impact. Fifteen years after its initial release, Dr. Bloom updates the work to include the ground breaking 1998 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, insights on epigenetics, and new findings about the brain and violence.

This book serves as a valuable resource for courses in counselling, social work, and clinical psychology, particularly those focused on mental health and trauma theory.