cake pops and coffee
A New Kind of Trauma Healing Book
As a trauma healing author and speaker, Katie is deeply passionate about oversharing. Her mission is to share her very real (and frequently awkward) stories of navigating healing from eighteen years of childhood sexual abuse so that others feel comfortable laughing about, loving, and sharing their own stories.
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When Katie first started working through the abuse, she looked to books for guidance on how to talk about her experiences. But all she could find were psychology books or heavily titled self-help books that felt overwhelming before she even opened them. No one talked about the other parts of her story—all the beautiful, lighthearted, meaningful, and funny moments in her life. She wanted a different kind of conversation about sexual abuse. Katie’s debut book, Cake Pops and Coffee, is that new type of trauma healing book.
With warmth, wit, and honesty, Katie shows that conversations about trauma don’t have to feel heavy or overwhelming. They can be raw and relatable, and include just the right amount of lightheartedness and laughter. These conversations should feel like sitting at a coffee shop with your best friend while sipping coffee and eating cake pops. So, grab some cake pops and coffee and let's share some stories.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
About Katie's Trauma Healing Book
Amanda F.
Katie has managed to write a book that discusses some of the heaviest things I've ever heard while also being really funny and inviting. I just can't get over that because you need to understand how much skill it takes to accomplish that!
Whitney M.
...As a professional counselor, I think this book can be life changing for clients addressing their trauma...
Anna N.
When I started reading Katie’s story, it totally transformed the way I thought about my own. If she can heal and let go of her lifetime of abuse and trauma, maybe I could do it, too. And maybe it doesn’t have to be as scary or painful as I thought. Because I recognize now, with the tools and accounts she shares, that I don’t have to keep reliving it to let go of it.
Alie S.
This book from the very beginning feels like a real conversation between friends. Katie's ability to talk about trauma in such an open and real way is inspiring.
A.C.
By working in the perfect amount of humor and lightheartedness into each chapter, the author is able to tackle challenging topics and give sage advice to not only survivors, but to supporters of survivors and professionals. This book is a must.
Lisa L.
This book is so powerful, presenting techniques not only for those who have experienced trauma but also for those of us that need to look more deeply into how our past has shaped us.