# Event Details - **Event Name**: Author James Jackson Presents: Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Meet mental health expert and advocate of full patient care: James Jackson and his new important book.About this EventMeet a new definitive guide to healing medical trauma that weaves together scientific research with patient stories and evidence-based therapies from James C. Jackson, PsyD, a Vanderbilt University-trained licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation.Medical trauma affects millions worldwide yet the condition remains largely unrecognized and untreated. It is very real for those living with the ongoing effects of challenging experiences in medical contexts, that stem from conditions such as:Chronic and critical illnessPainful proceduresPregnancy and laborCaregivingReclaiming Your Life After Medical Trauma provides a roadmap to recovery for patients, healthcare professionals, and caregivers. Drawing from decades of experience as a psychologist, James C. Jackson, PsyD, shares patient success stories, scientific research, and clinical insights to shed light on medical trauma and offer validation, understanding, and practical strategies for healing. Jackson explores evidence-based therapeutic approaches and lifestyle changes that support mental and physical well-being and empower readers to reclaim control over their health and their futures.With empathy and undeniable expertise, Reclaiming Your Life After Medical Trauma serves as both a guide and a path to healing and transformation, reminding survivors that healing is possible and that they are not alone.About the AuthorDr. James C. Jackson is a leading expert in the impact of illness on cognitive and mental health. He is a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist with training from Vanderbilt University and the Oliver Zangwill Center in England. He holds positions as Research Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Vanderbilt and Director of the ICU Recovery Center, which specializes in treating survivors of critical illnesses. He also directs Long-Term Outcomes at the CIBS Center, focusing on brain dysfunction after critical illness. His research has been funded by the Department of Defense, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and the National Institute of Health and highlighted in the pages of The Atlantic, Newsweek, The New York Times, Scientific American, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Wired, as well as on CNN and PBS. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/author-james-jackson-presents-reclaiming-your-life-from-medical-trauma/100001980902564896 - **Event Categories**: art, health-wellness, literary-art, workshops, fine-arts, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 34.59, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kalamazoo - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Bookbug & this is a bookstore - **lat**: 42.2607843 - **long**: -85.61217719999999 - **full address**: Bookbug & this is a bookstore, 3019 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Author James Jackson Presents: Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2a3808f1d886479338321094fedfe0f6bcc7498968c769edb716337e8679125a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc85c4f-gmir.jpg?v=1768855451 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Author James Jackson Presents: Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma being held? - **A:** Author James Jackson Presents: Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Bookbug & this is a bookstore, 3019 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Author James Jackson Presents: Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma? - **A:** Tickets for Author James Jackson Presents: Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma are priced at USD 35 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRSVPFreeAvailableRSVP + signed copy of "Reclaiming Your Life"USD 35 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Author James Jackson Presents: Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma? - **A:** Author James Jackson Presents: Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma is organized by Bookbug / this is a bookstore. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Author James Jackson Presents: Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2a3808f1d886479338321094fedfe0f6bcc7498968c769edb716337e8679125a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc85c4f-gmir.jpg?v=1768855451", "startDate": "2026-05-07T18:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-07T19:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/author-james-jackson-presents-reclaiming-your-life-from-medical-trauma/100001980902564896", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Bookbug & this is a bookstore", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3019 Oakland Drive", "postalCode": "49008", "addressLocality": "Kalamazoo", "addressRegion": "MI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.2607843", "longitude": "-85.61217719999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Meet mental health expert and advocate of full patient care: James Jackson and his new important book.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-19", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-07T19:30:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-01-19", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "34.59", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/author-james-jackson-presents-reclaiming-your-life-from-medical-trauma/100001980902564896" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-19", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/author-james-jackson-presents-reclaiming-your-life-from-medical-trauma/100001980902564896", "price": 0, "name": "RSVP" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-19", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/author-james-jackson-presents-reclaiming-your-life-from-medical-trauma/100001980902564896", "price": "34.59", "name": "RSVP + signed copy of "Reclaiming Your Life"" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Bookbug this is a bookstore", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/bookbug-this-is-a-bookstore/17604387", "description": "Kalamazoo's premier independent bookstore spans two adjacent locations: Bookbug, focused entirely on children's books and \"this is a bookstore\" featuring adult interest titles, with focus on literary fiction, non fiction, contemporary politics, graphic novels and young adult fiction. With over 7,000 square feet of combined space, the store also features a full service cafe/bar and hosts many events, including: author readings, workshops, musical performances, book clubs, story times and more. " } ] } ] ```