Books
Dr. Raja is the author of four books from New Harbinger Press, a leader in self-help books grounded in science and careful research: Overcoming Trauma and PTSD, the PTSD Survival Guide for Teens, the Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls, and Resilient Teen. Having completed internship and post-doctoral training at the National Center for PTSD in Boston, Dr. Raja is committed to making evidence-based psychology applicable to daily life. Her books integrate principles from cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in a way that is warm, encouraging, and down to earth.
The Resilient Teen
10 Key Skills to Bounce Back from Setbacks and Turn Stress into Success
Being a teen today is stressful. That’s why you need real tools to help you cope with all of life’s challenges—from everyday stressors like homework, social media, and dating to serious trauma resulting from bullying, school shootings, violence, and the stress of this prolonged pandemic. The key to dealing with all of these difficult events is resilience—the ability to recover from setbacks or trauma, and forge ahead with emotional strength. The best thing about resilience is that it can be learned. This book will help you learn how to be resilient, so you can weather life’s storms and reach your goals.
“Well researched and up to date, including the acknowledgement of teens’ struggles with the Covid-19 pandemic.... Belongs on every young adult’s bookshelf.”
Overcoming Trauma and PTSD
If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, you may feel a wide range of emotions, such as anxiety, anger, fear, and depression. The truth is that there is no right or wrong way to react to trauma; but there are ways that you can heal from your experience, and uncover your own capacity for resilience, growth, and recovery.
Overcoming Trauma and PTSD offers proven-effective treatments based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you overcome both the physical and emotional symptoms of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This book will help you find relief from painful flashbacks, insomnia, or other symptoms you might be experiencing. Also included are worksheets, checklists, and exercises to help you start feeling better and begin your journey on the road to recovery.
“Relying upon the growing body of evidence-based psychological treatments for PTSD, psychologist Sheela Raja assembles a treasure trove of useful exercises and skills for people committed to recovery. Raja’s clinical skill and expertise resounds throughout the text. This is an important reference for patients and clinicians alike.”
The PTSD Survival Guide for Teens
Strategies to Overcome Trauma, Build Resilience, and Take Back Your Life
Your trauma doesn’t need to define you. In The PTSD Survival Guide for Teens offers evidence-based skills to help you find strength, confidence, and resilience in the aftermath of trauma.
If you’ve experienced trauma or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the world can seem like a very frightening place. You may even question your own deeply held beliefs, as well as the motives of others. It’s important for you to know that you aren’t alone, and there isn’t anything wrong with you. Many teens have suffered traumatic events, and there are solid skills you can learn that will help you recover. So, how can you begin healing and start building the life you were always meant to lead?
“This is a necessary and ever so timely body of work. Now more than ever, our teens are exposed to trauma, whether in their personal lives, their communities, or through world events. Understanding PTSD in this context empowers teenagers, their parents, and professionals. A must-read for any adolescent who has experienced trauma.”
The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls
A Guide to Recovery from Sexual Assault and Abuse
The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls offers healing, real-life stories from survivors and powerful, evidence-based tools to help you reclaim your life after sexual abuse or trauma.
If you’ve been sexually abused or experienced sexual trauma, you may feel confused, angry, ashamed, and unable to move forward emotionally. You're not alone. Like many teens who’ve been abused, you may be tempted to keep the secret locked deep inside and feel uncomfortable discussing your struggles with others. If so, this book can help you find your voice.
“This practical and enlightening book is a blessing for teen girls and the adults who support them following sexual trauma. It is filled with research-based wisdom, everyday tools, guidance, and most of all, hope!”