The Medical Stress & Trauma Workbook

You are a patient trying to understand and cope with a new health problem, and you have no idea how to stay on top of all of the information coming at you. You are a caregiver who is grieving and overwhelmed with the demands of your loved one's condition. You are a healthcare provider working late into the night, struggling with burnout. 

 

You feel anxious, worried, and helpless as you face the limits of your bandwidth and of medical care. You feel angry and cynical as you balance multiple competing needs. And ... there's more to it than that.

​

Even though you "know better," even if a part of you recognizes that what our medical system can do is often miraculous ... there is another part of you that feels alone. Nobody sees the struggle you face. Nobody understands. 

​

You feel invisible.

​

The modern medical system is hard on everyone. We need tools to navigate it.

​

Why This Workbook?

Medical settings often involve high-stress situations, uncertainty, and systemic barriers that can leave lasting impacts on the individuals involved. Medical Stress and Trauma: A Mindfulness-based Approach to Reclaiming Safety and Empowerment is a toolkit and guide specifically designed with this in mind.

​

Unlike generic mindfulness or trauma workbooks, this resource focuses specifically on the experiences of patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Its goal is help these portions of the population to feel seen, and to empower readers to reclaim their sense of safety, balance, and well-being after difficult medical experiences. Drawing on evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this workbook provides actionable tools and exercises to guide healing.

​

Healing from medical stress and trauma can feel overwhelming, but recovery is within reach. Whether you're a patient coping with a life-altering diagnosis, a caregiver managing the emotional toll of supporting a loved one, or a medical professional balancing the weight of your role in the healthcare system, this workbook is here to help. Medical Stress And Trauma provides a compassionate and practical guide for navigating the emotional, physical, and mental challenges that follow stressful or traumatic medical events. Designed for use by clinicians or as a standalone tool, this book offers a blend of trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based practices, all tailored to meet the unique needs of medical populations.

​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

​

 

 

What You'll Find Inside:

• Practical Strategies for Healing: Learn how to manage physical pain, improve sleep, and address emotional distress caused by medical events or systemic harm

• Mindful Meditations: Guided scripts and practices to help you navigate medical uncertainty, rebuild a sense of safety, and approach mindful movement - whether you're using assistive devices or recovering from illness

• Case Studies and Real-Life Stories: Gain inspiration and insight from relatable examples of patients, caregivers, and medical providers overcoming medical stress and trauma

• Actionable Exercises: Step-by-step activities rooted in evidence-based practices that address the unique challenges of medical populations​

​

​

​

 

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​​​​​​Who Is This Workbook For?

• Patients: Seeking tools to process medical trauma, reduce stress, and regain control over their healing journey

• Caregivers: Managing the emotional weight of supporting loved ones while navigating their own well-being

• Medical Professionals: Struggling with burnout, compassion fatigue, or the long-term effects of high-stress healthcare environments

​​​

​

Highlights of the Workbook:

• Techniques to regulate emotions and re-establish feelings of safety after medical events

• Exercises to improve sleep and manage chronic pain in a trauma-sensitive way

• Guidance on mindfulness practices that can be adapted for individuals with medical limitations

• Insights into systemic issues in healthcare and how to navigate them with empowerment and self-compassion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

​​​​​​​​​​

Here is what people are saying so far:

"Dr. Mullane has crafted an extraordinary resource in Medical Stress & Trauma, blending deep compassion with practical tools for healing. This workbook is a lifeline for anyone navigating the complex intersections of medical stress, trauma, and mindfulness. With evidence-based insights, relatable stories, and a clear, gentle tone, Dr. Mullane empowers readers to reclaim their safety, strength, and sense of agency." -David Treleaven, Ph.D., author of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing

 

"As a person with treatment-related medical trauma (tr-mPTSD), I set the bar high when it comes to books and articles that claim to address medical PTSD. Mullane's sensitive and insightful workbook fills a critical need within the world of healthcare. It should be handed to every new hire in the medical world as part of their onboarding package and be included as a part of every new patient's first clinical encounters." -Barbara Denzler, author of For My Own Good: Medical PTSD and Me

 

A portion of proceeds from purchases goes to One Tree Planted to help with reforestation efforts in California after the fires, and North Carolina after the hurricane. 

​

If you are interested in hearing more about the book, the concepts in it, and the process for creating it, check out these podcast episodes on your favorite platform:
 

• Rebel Therapist

• Promising Young Surgeon

• BOSS Business of Surgery Series

• Medical Trauma Podcast

 

Thank you so much for your support, and may this book be a useful resource on your healing journey.

​

​