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Books by Greg Doney

Goodsky co-founder Greg Doney writes about trauma, the nervous system, family dynamics and the link between the body and mental wellbeing. His books explore the ideas that inform the way we think about healing.

Cover of Healing Trauma at the Cellular Level by Greg Doney

Healing Trauma at the Cellular Level

The role of the cell danger response in trauma and PTSD recovery

An exploration of how trauma affects both mind and body, looking at the cellular mechanisms behind chronic stress and how the body's natural healing processes can be supported in recovery. Draws on current research into the Cell Danger Response, salugenesis, and the broader spectrum of bottom-up trauma therapies.

From the foreword "Books with the power to change the course of an entire field of medicine are rare. Books with the power to connect cutting-edge discoveries in the lab with practical solutions in the clinic are even rarer. Greg Doney has given us both." Robert K. Naviaux, MD, PhD — Professor of Genetics (Medicine, Pediatrics & Pathology), UC San Diego School of Medicine; originator of the Cell Danger Response and salugenesis concepts.
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Cover of Help Is Not Partnership by Greg Doney

Help Is Not Partnership

How couples move from helping to true partnership

A trauma-informed guide for couples on the quiet shift from partnership to a manager-helper dynamic — and a clear path back to shared responsibility, mutual respect and genuine partnership. Drawing on family systems theory, attachment theory, cognitive labour research and trauma-informed practice, the book examines why willpower and chore charts aren't enough, and what it takes for both partners to change the pattern together.

"Grounded in solid research and delivered with rare clinical honesty. What sets this book apart from every other couples title is its unflinching focus on the autonomic nervous system. A genuinely original contribution, written with intellectual integrity." Dr. Josh Friedman, Psy.D., FDN-P, CFMP
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Cover of A Unified Model of Internalisation by Greg Doney

A Unified Model of Internalisation

How early relationships become our inner voices

A synthesis of ideas from across psychology's major traditions — drawing together the work of renowned thinkers including Freud, Bowlby, and the schema and Internal Family Systems schools. The book shows how concepts that go by different names — the introject, the internal working model, the schema, the part — are all describing the same underlying process: how early relationships and experience become the inner voice and patterns we carry through life, and why understanding where a pattern came from is only part of changing it.

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The Bad Apple Effect

Harmful influence, family systems and raising resilient children

A compassionate guide to harmful influence, family systems and raising resilient children — drawing on family systems theory and research on emotional contagion to help parents recognise and interrupt unhealthy patterns. The book explores why negative behaviour can spread faster than positive behaviour, how to tell a struggling child from one whose conduct is shaping the household, and what parents can do before the pattern sets.

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Cover of The Blood Sugar Solution to Mental Health by Greg Doney

The Blood Sugar Solution to Mental Health

Nutrition, brain chemistry and psychological wellbeing

A look at the connection between nutrition, brain chemistry and psychological wellbeing, translating research on the gut-brain axis and metabolic health into practical, everyday steps. The book explores how stabilising blood glucose, supporting the microbiome, and restoring key nutrients — including omega-3s, magnesium, zinc and B vitamins — can play a role in mood, focus and emotional resilience.

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Cover of Stacking Therapies for Depression Recovery by Greg Doney

Stacking Therapies for Depression Recovery

A layered healing approach

A layered approach to healing — combining sleep, nutrition, movement, breathwork, psychotherapy, mindfulness and social connection into a personalised plan where each element supports the others. The book draws on research and practical experience across more than thirty different modalities, showing how combining several approaches can have a cumulative effect that no single therapy delivers on its own.

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About the author

Greg Doney is co-founder of Goodsky Mental Health Retreat on the Sunshine Coast. He writes about trauma, the nervous system, family dynamics, and mental health recovery — drawing on years of work in residential care.

These books reflect Greg Doney's own writing and research. They are not designed to replace professional medical or psychological advice.

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