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  • Published: 24 October 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593418321
  • Imprint: Tarcher
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $45.00

Homecoming

Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self




A road map for dismantling the fear and shame that keep you from living a free and authentic life.

In the aftermath of stress, disappointment, and trauma, people often fall into survival mode, even while a part of them longs for more. Juggling multiple demands and responsibilities keeps them busy, but not healed. As a survivor of sexual assault, racism, and evacuation from a civil war in Liberia, Dr. Thema Bryant knows intimately the work involved in healing. Having made the journey herself, in addition to guiding others as a clinical psychologist and ordained minister, Dr. Thema shows you how to reconnect with your authentic self and reclaim your time, your voice, your life.

Signs of disconnection from self can take many forms, including people-pleasing, depression, anxiety, and resentment. Healing starts with recognizing and expressing emotions in an honest way and reconnecting with the neglected parts of yourself, but it can’t be done in a vacuum. Dr. Thema gives you the tools to meaningfully connect with your larger community, even if you face racism and sexism, heartbreak, grief, and trauma. Rather than shrinking in the face of life’s difficulties, you will discover in Homecoming the therapeutic approaches and spiritual practices to live a more expansive life characterized by empowerment, healthier relationships, gratitude, and a deeper sense of purpose.

  • Published: 24 October 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593418321
  • Imprint: Tarcher
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $45.00

About the authors

Thema Bryant, Ph.D.

Thema Bryant, Ph.D., a renowned psychologist, author, professor, sacred artist, and minister, weaves together psychology, spirituality, and social justice as she illuminates paths to healing, liberation, and love. Dr. Bryant completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at Duke University and her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical Center’s Victims of Violence Program. Currently a tenured professor at Pepperdine University, Dr. Bryant directs the Culture and Trauma Research Laboratory and imparts wisdom to future generations of healers and leaders. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Bryant’s influence extends far and wide. Her role as the former president of the American Psychological Association in 2023 underscores her commitment to advancing the field of psychology and advocating for mental health equity. Dr. Bryant, host of The Homecoming Podcast, is a mother of two phenomenal children and lives in Los Angeles on land cultivated by the Tongva people.