Introduction The book I chose to reflect on is entitled Connecting Paradigms: A trauma-informed & neurobiological framework for motivational interviewing implementation by Matthew Bennett (2017). In this book, Bennett explores different types of analogies, models, research in neurobiology, brain treatment, behavioral change and motivational interviewing that can be practiced in a variety of settings and professions. I chose this book because I believe that in order to help others, I must first understand the term “trauma-informed” and how it affects human’s brain. Bennett provided an in-depth look at how trauma impacts brain development. He stated a powerful synthesis of multiple healing-related paradigms. Bennett provides an innovative approach to help those suffering with trauma and help them understating their neurobiology. Sources Bennett is a speaker, researcher, counselor, therapist, and author. He has a master’s degree in community psychology and executive development, as well as a master’s in business administration in health care. He is a well-respected man by his research community and works to improve the health of individuals, organizations, and systems. Bennett’s book is written for medical care, social work, mental health, substance abuse …show more content…
The author points out that trauma can make a person feel unworthy, a shamed, or hopeless. Bennett says “trauma is ugly, painful, debilitating, and destructive” (p.16). Feeling constantly those types of feeling has consequences on one’s view of self. For example, when I was little I experienced domestic violence and community violence. I witnessed in my own eyes young girls who have been sold in the streets by group of men in Africa. At age eight years I felt I was worthless because the way girls were being treated in my community; therefore, I felt “unworthy and shame” because trauma made me feel that