What Happened To You?

Course overview

Through engaging personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry explore how what happens to us in early childhood influences the people we become. They challenge us to shift from focusing on 'What's wrong with you?' or 'Why are you behaving that way?' to asking, 'What happened to you?' Many people experience adversity that has a lasting impact on our physical and emotional health. What happens to us in childhood is a powerful predictor of our risk for health problems down the road and offers scientific insights into the patterns of behaviors so many struggle to understand. The two focus not only on a new understanding of people's behavior, but also on trauma's effects across the life span. It's a subtle but profound shift in our approach to trauma that allows readers to understand their past so that they may clear a path to their future, opening the door to resilience and healing in a proven, powerful way. This book will help clinicians assist their clients in making sense out of their lives and moving forward.