The Trauma Monster
A Retired Social Worker. Unsolved Cold Cases. The Profound Impact of Trauma.
Shadows in the Small City
In the quiet streets of a small Ontario city during the 1960s and 70s, something darker lurked beneath the surface of suburban normality. Barb Dorrington returns to these formative years, not as a resident, but as a forensic-minded investigator of the soul.
"Trauma doesn't just disappear; it hides in the floorboards of our collective history until someone is brave enough to look."
The Trauma Monster weaves together the clinical precision of a social worker's case notes with the atmospheric tension of true crime. Dorrington explores unsolved mysteries that defined a generation, peeling back layers of institutional silence and personal tragedy.
Explore Barb's Work
From unsolved cold cases to trauma recovery, Barb brings decades of experience to the stage. Choose a topic to learn more.
Case Files
Explore the unsolved mysteries and cold cases of Southwestern Ontario through Barb's compelling talks and presentations.
Trauma and Healing
Discover how Barb's workshops and talks on trauma recovery can help individuals and communities find their path to healing.
"We heal by looking at what we feared to name."
Barb Dorrington
Barb Dorrington is a retired clinical social worker and trauma specialist with over three decades of experience in the field. Her career has been dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complex landscapes of post-traumatic stress.
In The Trauma Monster, she combines her clinical expertise with her passion for investigative storytelling, providing a unique perspective on cold cases that traditional detective work often misses.
Voices from the Archives
"A haunting, masterfully written exploration of how silence can be as deadly as any weapon. Dorrington's clinical eye adds a layer of depth I've never seen in the genre."
— The Literary Review
"Dorrington doesn't just tell stories; she performs an autopsy on the societal conditions that allow monsters to thrive. Essential reading for true crime fans."
— True Crime Monthly
"Atmospheric and profoundly moving. It bridges the gap between memoir and investigative journalism with grace and grit."
— Ontario Book Journal
Face the Monster.
Order your copy of The Trauma Monster today and join Barb Dorrington as she reopens the cases that history tried to forget.