Traumas and Triumphs

As a psychologist, Dr. Paul Foxman is Founder and Director of the Vermont Center for Anxiety Care in Burlington, Vermont, where he trains and supervises the next generation of therapists. Dr. Foxman is the author of Dancing with Fear (2007), The Worried Child (2004), The Clinician’s Guide to Anxiety Disorders in Kids and Teens (2017) and other publications on the topic of anxiety including a co-authored casebook, Conquering Panic and Anxiety Disorders (2003).As a frequent, international presenter as well as expert on radio and television shows, Dr. Foxman has taught over 500 workshops, trainings and keynote presentations on the topic of anxiety. He is known for his knowledge and clarity of thought, sense of humor, and engaging speaking style.

“Traumas and Triumphs is a compassionately-told and inspiring memoirof challenge, courage, and resilience. Paul Foxman’s powerful story of transformingadversity into success, meaning, and true joy shines as a beacon of hope foranyone who struggles. His secrets for happiness, wise insights, and compellingstory make for a gripping read.” —Celeste DiMilla, psychotherapist andauthor of Live Kind, Be Happy“Traumas and Triumphs speaks to the truth abouthuman suffering and the way out. Dr. Foxman illustrates the arduous journey ofdeveloping the necessary strength and skills for overcoming the trauma ofeveryday life.” —Barry Weiss, M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology“[Dr. Foxman] is theliving proof that encourages readers, especially if they have a troubled startin life, to always take the risk for growth, despite the possibility offailure. And he assures his readers those risks we find in our own lives arethe path worth taking and, if we allow others to point the way or take ourhand, it may not seem so scary to move toward happiness.” —Dr. MargaretWehrenberg, author of The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques and Pandemic Anxiety: Fear, Stress and Loss in Traumatic Times“Traumas and Triumphs is a beautiful sharing oflived experience and life review . . . I am certain that it will enhance ourunderstanding of trauma and sharpen our skill sets for how to survive andthrive in spite of it, or even because of it.” —Jamie Marich, Ph.D., LPCC-S,LICDC-CS, REAT, RYT-500, founder of the Institute for Creative Mindfulness andauthor of Healing Addiction with EMDR Therapy“[Gives] fresh perspective to the ages-old idiom, ‘Younever know where life will take you!’ I'm impressed too by Dr. Foxman’swillingness to be so vulnerable and open with personal moments, especially histraumas . . . This book is a gem.” —Sarah Lyman, founder of PurplCouch“[Dr. Foxman] will be the Dr. Oz of the mental healthworld. This one is a winner.” —Joel Miller, Ph.D.“Dr. Foxman’s personal journey educates us as to how we canmaster life’s challenges and discover a path to meaningful accomplishments andself-actualization. I enjoyed the read very much. I thank him for sharing hislife story.” —John Petell, R.N.“Traumas and Triumphs is a beautiful story.This must-read memoir reads like a novel and touches upon the monumentallyimportant fact that difficult experiences in life need not define you. Rather,the trials you experience may help you realize a life of fulfillment, wonder,and love.” —Annie DiVello, M.S., CCC-SLP