New Book 'Reenactments' Offers Practical Framework for Breaking Trauma and Stress Patterns

Clinical psychologists Tony Iezzi, Ph.D., and Melanie P. Duckworth, Ph.D., have released their new book, Reenactments: Break the Behavior Patterns That Keep You Stuck in Trauma, Stress, and Everyday Life. The publication provides a clear, practical framework for recognizing and changing the brain-body-behavior patterns that keep people looping through the same reactions in both traumatic and everyday situations. This approach addresses a critical gap in mental health treatment by focusing on behavioral change rather than cognitive awareness alone.

The authors define a reenactment as a person's specific pattern of brain, body, and behavioral responses to experiences, explaining why breaking these patterns requires new actions, not just new thoughts. Drawing on decades of clinical, research, and teaching experience, Iezzi and Duckworth introduce the Reenactment Decision Matrix, a two-axis, evidence-informed tool that helps readers evaluate awareness and action so they can choose different responses and build healthier habits. This methodology represents a significant advancement in treating trauma and stress-related conditions by providing concrete tools for behavioral modification.

The book includes case scenarios and end-of-chapter tasks that guide readers to identify themes, increase awareness, and practice change in real life. These practical applications make the concepts accessible to both mental health professionals and individuals seeking self-help strategies. The publication date of October 21, 2025, marks the availability of the book in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats, making the content widely accessible through multiple platforms.

Iezzi brings three decades of front-line experience in a large medical hospital's behavioral medicine service, including five years in a bariatric surgical program, while Duckworth previously directed a health risk and traumatic injury research program and served as associate dean for the College of Sciences. Their combined expertise in chronic pain, trauma, and injury research provides a strong foundation for the book's methodology. Readers can find more information and updates at https://tonyiezzi.com, where additional resources and support materials may be available.

The release of Reenactments comes at a time when mental health awareness is increasingly important, offering a novel approach to addressing repetitive behavioral patterns that affect millions of people. By focusing on the connection between brain, body, and behavior, the book provides a comprehensive framework that could significantly impact how individuals and professionals approach trauma recovery and stress management. The practical nature of the tools presented makes this resource particularly valuable for those seeking tangible methods to break free from limiting behavioral cycles.