Dr. Christy Gibson’s The Modern Trauma Toolkit: Nurture Your Post-Traumatic Growth with Personalized Solutions is an accessible, gentle, and practical guide to understanding and healing trauma. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Gibson provides readers with the tools to navigate their trauma and embark on a journey toward post-traumatic growth, using a unique blend of somatic, cognitive, and creative processes. The book was named a Winner in the Psychology category of the Book Excellence Awards. The awards competition is dedicated to recognizing both independent and traditionally published authors and publishers for excellence in writing, design, and overall market appeal in over 100 countries around the world.
“I’m thrilled to receive this recognition,” says Dr. Christy Gibson. “Trauma recovery is a deeply personal and transformative journey. My hope was to create a resource that makes healing feel safe, attainable, and empowering—and the Book Excellence Award highlights how crucial this work is in our world today.” A family physician, trauma therapist, and two-time TEDx speaker, Dr. Gibson has become a trusted voice in trauma-informed care and mental health education. Known as @tiktoktraumadoc to her 130,000+ TikTok followers, she blends clinical wisdom with cutting-edge trauma science—including polyvagal theory and epigenetics—to support individual and collective healing.
Grounded in brain-based, body-based, and creative processes, The Modern Trauma Toolkit includes more than forty interactive exercises designed to help readers gently rewire their nervous systems, manage stress, and foster post-traumatic growth. From somatic self-soothing techniques to the Solutions Studio for community change, the book offers practical, trauma-informed strategies that meet people where they are. “This book is not just for those who have experienced major trauma,” says Dr. Gibson. “It's for anyone experiencing stress, toxic environments, or seeking a more compassionate and practical approach to mental health. It’s a toolkit to help you not only survive but thrive after adversity.”
The book’s unique approach combines compassionate language, personalized tools, and professional insight to guide readers through shame, overwhelm, and systemic barriers toward self-compassion, resilience, and growth. Its reach spans individuals, clinicians, and organizations seeking inclusive, science-backed tools for trauma recovery. An invaluable resource for anyone seeking to overcome trauma and embrace a more empowered, resilient future, the book is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, and Google Play.
For more information about the book, visit: www.ModernTrauma.com. To learn more about Dr. Gibson’s work, visit www.ChristineGibson.net or connect with her on social media on TikTok (@tiktoktraumadoc), Facebook, and LinkedIn.
About Dr. Christy Gibson
Dr. Christy Gibson is a family physician and trauma therapist, a 2x TEDx speaker, a social media educator and author. An academic clinician, she holds a Masters in Medical Education and a Doctorate in Transdisciplinary Studies. Yet, she is adept at making complex subjects accessible.
She is a thought-leader in trauma psychology and a vocal advocate for policies that keep people safe. Known as @tiktoktraumadoc on TikTok, Dr. Gibson is a sought-after WHO Fides-approved social media educator with a following of 130,000+. She has created a residency program in health equity, formed the Global Familymed Foundation for international capacity building, and Safer Spaces Training, a start-up that helps organizations become trauma-informed and individuals learn the power of nervous system regulation.
A skilled facilitator and speaker, she engages in building individual and community resilience. Her writing creates the woven narrative between her interests – wellbeing, trauma recovery, and the power of story.
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