Somatic and body-based interventions for trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation. Clinical tips for integrating somatic approaches into your therapy sessions.
The Complex PTSD Treatment Manual: An Integrative, Mind-Body Approach to Trauma Recovery by Schwartz Here's what's included in the book; • Essential interventions that strengthen mindful body…
Guide clients through a 2-3 minute somatic scan identifying where they feel dysregulation in their body (chest tightness, jaw clenching, etc.), then anchor them to one grounding sensation that…
EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology: Interventions to Enhance Embodiment in Trauma Treatment by Arielle Schwartz https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393713105
By Peter A. Levine He takes us through exercises and awareness of how to navigate through overwhelming life body events. This book is a work of genius. https://www.amazon.com/dp/155643233X
By Bessel van der Kolk M.D. This book teaches you how trauma literally impacts both the body and the brain, and how that neuroplasticity of trauma can be transformed. This book is a must for…
Gabor Mate is a cutting edge trauma expert who is willing to look at very alternative and mind altering experiences in the transformation of trauma. His training, Compassionate Inquiry is a…
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Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection: 50 Client-Centered Practices by Deb Dana https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393713857
The Handbook of Body Psychotherapy and Somatic Psychology by Marlock https://www.amazon.com/dp/1583948414/
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