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Identity Alchemy: Turning Pain into Gold

Identity Alchemy: Turning Pain into Gold - Paperback

by Rocío Pérez, David Wheeler
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Availability:In StockContributor:David WheelerPublish date:1/30/2026Pages:380
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Victor Publishing LLC.ISBN-13:9798994073605UPC:9798994073605Book Category:Self-Help, PsychologyBook Subcategory:Abuse, Trauma Psychology, Clinical PsychologySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.85 inchesWeight:0.508Product ID:SC61ZN7TZG

Identity Alchemy: Turning Pain into Gold is a powerful exploration of how trauma lives within the body, the mind, and the stories we tell about ourselves-and how those stories can be transformed. Rooted in lived experience and guided by psychological insight, this book traces the journey from survival to integration, from silence to voice, from fragmentation to wholeness.

Through courageous reflection and trauma-informed understanding, the authors illuminate how early adversity shapes identity, behavior, and relational patterns. More importantly, they demonstrate that healing is not about erasing the past. It is about metabolizing it-allowing what once felt unbearable to become integrated wisdom.

This book is written for readers who value awareness, growth, and emotional depth. It is for those who sense that their reactions, fears, or self-doubt have deeper roots-and who are ready to approach those roots with curiosity rather than shame.

Blending memoir, psychological science, and practical reflection, Identity Alchemy offers:

- Insight into how trauma imprints identity

- A compassionate framework for self-exploration

- Tools for recognizing patterns and cultivating resilience

- A path toward reclaiming personal agency

No past is final. Transformation is possible. The alchemy begins within.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Victor Publishing LLC.ISBN-13:9798994073605UPC:9798994073605Book Category:Self-Help, PsychologyBook Subcategory:Abuse, Trauma Psychology, Clinical PsychologySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.85 inchesWeight:0.508Product ID:SC61ZN7TZG
Pérez, Rocío: - Rocío Pérez, IMBA, is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant dedicated to helping individuals transform lived experience into intentional growth. As the creator of The MindShift Experience(c), she works at the intersection of leadership development, personal empowerment, and behavioral awareness.Drawing from research, professional practice, and her own life journey, Rocío integrates cognitive, somatic, and experiential approaches to support meaningful and sustainable change. Her work centers on helping individuals recognize patterns, deepen self-awareness, and move beyond limiting experiences with clarity and purpose.A transformational speaker, Rocío is known for her emotional honesty and grounded strength. She believes healing is not linear but cyclical-an ongoing process of remembering, releasing, and becoming. Through her writing and speaking, she invites others to reclaim their voice, cultivate courage, and step into a more authentic and empowered life.Wheeler, David: - David Wheeler, Ph.D. is a psychology professor and licensed massage therapist with more than four decades of experience studying how individuals grow, adapt, and transform across the lifespan. Trained in Physiological Psychology and Applied Experimental Psychology, his work explores the dynamic relationship between mind, body, and personal meaning. He has taught courses in psychological well-being, identity development, and human resilience, emphasizing practical pathways for navigating change.In addition to his academic career, Dr. Wheeler works as a Life and Career Coach, helping individuals clarify direction, recognize limiting patterns, and move toward a more authentic expression of who they are. His approach integrates scientific rigor, somatic awareness, and creative inquiry to support lasting personal transformation.Outside the classroom and consulting space, he engages in conceptual photography and underwater hockey-disciplines that reflect his commitment to presence, disciplined exploration, and the art of seeing life from unexpected perspectives. Identity Alchemy embodies his longstanding dedication to helping individuals transform personal history into insight, coherence, and empowered action.
Publisher: Victor Publishing LLC.

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Rocío Pérez, David Wheeler

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