Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace

Gabby is a masterpiece! I absolutely love all her books. My fav is Super Attractor. I got this book today and just started....prepare to be vulnerable with her experience and your own self too. She has such a passion for writing and sharing her personal beliefs that everything always just makes sense. I am looking forward to reading this book :)

First and foremost hats off to the author to open up and share a personal story by being vulnerable. I could see Gabby's "tears" on some of the pages. It takes an enormous courage to do that, what's great about it it gives people strength to do the same. Only be being vulnerable we can see what needs healing, that is real strength - thank you. The book covers some interesting topics such as introduction to IFS, triggers and parts awareness, attachment styles, spirituality and mind body connection. I must praise the author for explaining how to find your parts, triggers and that the way we relate to others reflect the way we relate to ourselves. I am sure this will help many people start their healing journey, be more mindful and curious on what's happening inside them. Also I really liked the emphasis on the concept that we cannot remove the "Band Aid" too quickly. This is vital when starting inner work/therapy. I enjoyed reading it, especially the first few chapters, however I ended up feeling that the book often lacked a structure and good editing. It often felt like switching from a memoir to self help book to spiritual guide book. I could feel the passion and emotions behind it however I got the impression that the author "let the pen flow" too much at times. I also got impression of the author encouraging me to trust my Self/Spirit and at the same time trust the Universe/God/Higher Power. It's probably personal but having suffered childhood trauma myself and having had Love/Hate relationship with God (or whatever you want to call it) I eventually calmed down and realised that I first have to find my true Self (God within/Spirit). Only then I can have any sort of relationship with the outside force (God/Universe etc) and grow spiritually. Overall I am confident that Gabby's book will inspire many people, help them to be brave, seek help, open their hearts and see what needs healing so they can find freedom. I am glad that it introduces IFS to more people who can benefit from it and heal. Having experienced this therapeutic model myself I must say it's so powerful and transformative. Only 3 stars (need to take my protective parts into account). 5 stars from my Self for sure ❤️ Thank you Gabby for making us feel that we're not alone in all this ❤️

I have not had too much trauma in my life, but I love how Gabby Bernstein has something for everyone who has experienced it and ways to explore more. I have had luck with EMDR in the past and even found an EMDR therapist in my area through the website! This was surprising and something I can look into for the future. I enjoyed the stories and love that this book has an index! It was thoroughly researched and the resources on her website are awesome. I believe this book was written with a lot of care and responsibility and you can feel her love for the reader at the end of the book. As I say in my title, Chapter 6, the chapter on depression and postpartum depression was the best for me and got me very excited. I have major depression with psychosis and have experienced postpartum depression after the birth of my 2nd child. My medication is so helpful that I would be a basket case without it. I am thoroughly in remission at the moment and have been interested in writing a book myself about my experience out of it. This topic and the stigma are both so incredibly important subjects and I am so thrilled this was explored in this book! I had no idea there was a problem with being a spiritual teacher and going on medication and think that should not be an issue. Any helpful modality should be accepted in my opinion. It's like if you have diabetes, you take your insulin to survive; if you have a mental illness, you take your medication to survive! Common sense! Anyway, I was so excited by this chapter I took a picture of myself with the book on my phone! I read books digitally because it is easier for me and I get so much more read. Blessings to you Gabby! I think you wrote a helpful book from the heart.

I am an EMDR Specialist, Licensed Therapist, Certified Breathwork Healer, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Mindful Parenting Coach and loved reading this book and sent it to so many of my clients. Thank you for doing all the healing work over the years for you to pave the path for so many people who didn’t have the opportunity to grow up with parents who were emotionally coaching, for people who wish to raise children who are emotionally intelligent and consciously raising their little humans. I am also a sexual trauma survivor and 90% of my practice entails subconscious reprogramming work and am so glad this book is written in a way that is filled with psycho education on trauma, practical tools one can use in their daily lives and is married with spiritual guidance and energy that is so soul soothing. Thank you for showing up for yourself so inspire others to do the same 🙏🏼✨❤️

A game changer. Read it in under 48 hours and this shifted everything for me and shone the light where I needed to see. I’ve tried everything- including the recent “how to do the work” book (SKIP!) and all of Gabby’s previous books— but this is a new approach to healing. Gabby shares her own traumas so others can face and deal with — and move past - theirs. Btw I never leave Amazon reviews. So that says a lot. If you’re hurting or need to find a path to healing, spend the $20 or so bucks and start here. Rooting for you.