My friend Donna Jackson Nakazawa has done it again with her latest book, “The Adverse Childhood Experiences Guided Journal.” As someone who’s known Donna for years, I can tell you this journal is the culmination of her deep expertise in neuroscience and her profound compassion for those healing from childhood trauma.
Donna has poured her heart and brilliant mind into creating a truly transformative tool. The journal combines her innovative Neural Re-Narrating™ techniques with accessible neuroscience concepts and mindfulness practices. It’s designed to help readers process their past experiences while staying grounded in the present. Even the shape and layout of the book have an intentional design. From rounded corners and spaces for pausing and reflecting, the reader becomes a writer of their healing.
What I love most about Donna’s approach is how she empowers people to rewrite their own stories. Through guided writing exercises, readers can craft new, empowering narratives about their lives – breaking free from ingrained negative thought patterns. It’s not just about putting thoughts on paper; it’s about releasing trauma from the body and mind.
Donna’s work has always focused on practical ways to reduce anxiety and depression, and this journal is no exception. It offers concrete strategies for finding inner calm, even when life gets stormy.
The praise this book is receiving is from respected figures like Nedra Glover Tawwab and Daniel J. Siegel who have recognized it as a powerful healing resource. As someone who’s witnessed Donna’s dedication to this field, I can attest to the depth of research, thought, and care she’s put into her writing.
This journal isn’t just another self-help book – it’s a compassionate companion for anyone looking to heal from childhood adversity. Donna has created a safe space for people to unburden themselves and find authentic ways of living with hope and optimism. I’m incredibly proud of her work and excited for readers to experience the transformative power of this journal.
Happy Pub Week Donna!
Neuroscience-Based Writing Practices to Rewire Your Brain from Trauma
Foreword by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Available Now!
“The powerful set of exercises in this Guided Journal offer a way to make sense of your past and the challenging, adverse experiences you may have had in your life and free yourself to live the life you’ve only dreamed possible.” —Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., New York Times bestselling author, Mindsight and Parenting from the Inside Out
About the Author:
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Science Journalist | Author | International Speaker
Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning science journalist and speaker whose work explores the intersection of neuroscience and human emotion. Her books include Girls on the Brink, Childhood Disrupted, and The Angel and the Assassin. Her newest book, The Adverse Childhood Experiences Guided Journal, is available wherever books are sold.
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