Movement Healing

Trauma recovery is tricky; however, there are several key principles that can help make the process safe and effective. This book gives self-help listeners, therapy clients, and therapists alike the skills to understand and implement eight keys to successful trauma healing: mindful identification of what is helpful, recognizing survival, having the option to not remember, creating a supportive inner dialogue, forgiving not being able to stop the trauma, understanding and sharing shame, finding your own recovery pace; mobilizing your body, and helping others.

A large segment of the therapy population consist of those who are in denial or retreat from their traumatic experiences. Here, drawing on attachment-based research, the author provides clinical techniques, specific intervention strategies, and practical advice for successfully addressing the often intractable issues of trauma. Trauma and the Avoidant Client will enhance the skills of all mental health practitioners and trauma workers, and will serve as a valuable, useful resource to facilitate change and progress in psychotherapy.

Born blind and declared incurably blind after a series of childhood operations left him with only a slight ability to discern light and shadow, Meir Schneider remained convinced that his handicap was not permanent. As a teenager, he began work with two teachers who gave him exercises and techniques to reverse his blindness. Within four years, he had gained a remarkable degree of vision and begun to develop a system of therapeutic exercise combining movement, breathing, and mental imagery.

Embark on a transformative journey of healing with "Dance! The Complete Guide to Trauma Informed Dance Therapy." This groundbreaking book bridges the gap between psychological trauma recovery and the healing power of dance. Discover how somatic practices and dance therapy can unlock emotional release, stress relief, and personal transformation. For anyone grappling with the aftermath of trauma, "Healing Moves" offers a compassionate guide to using movement as a pathway to wellness. Learn about the body-mind connection and how dance can serve as a powerful tool for expressing and processing ...

Release Tension. Regulate Your Nervous System—Reconnect With Your Body. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in a stress loop, or disconnected from your body, The Power of Somatic Exercises offers a way back to yourself. Rooted in the science of body awareness and nervous system healing, this guide explores how gentle movement can help you feel safe, grounded, and more at peace. You’ll learn how to release long-held tension, process emotions through physical awareness, and reestablish the essential connection between body and mind. This isn’t about pushing your body but listening ...

Heal Through Dance is an invitation to become your own healer and an ecstatic dance facilitator. Let your dance become an embodied prayer through the layers of earth, water, fire, air, sound, and light.

In Wholistic Feminism, you will see how the American women’s movement has defined success in a way that keeps us striving, yet never fully arriving. You will learn to see female contributions in a new light and realize that you are not inadequate. You, and your female body were never the problem.

Polyvagal Theory and EMDR are two well-respected theoretical and practical models with immense implications for therapeutic practice. Polyvagal-Informed EMDR outlines a comprehensive approach for integrating Polyvagal Theory into EMDR Therapy. Combined, these models supercharge therapy and the recovery process. The integration of Polyvagal Theory within the eight phases of EMDR Therapy offers the psychotherapist a robust, dynamic, neuro-informed framework for case conceptualization, treatment planning, and client transformation

People today are struggling with an unprecedented rise in mental health concerns such as depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, behavioral addictions, suicide, and more. The greatest barriers to getting help are their shame, their self-loathing, and the belief that their situation is hopeless. Undaunted Hope destigmatizes these disorders and invites listeners to take the first step to help: asking for it.

Are you feeling the weight of stress, and wish your mood and emotions were more stable? Are you feeling overwhelmed and want more energy? If YOU are ready to reclaim your well-being and vitality, then keep reading… Start your own transformative journey with this guide, unlocking the profound benefits of movement for your mind and body. Discover the ancient roots of the movement-as-medicine concept, understanding how exercise serves both as a preventive measure and a remedy. Learn about the cognitive benefits of physical activity, from preserving brain tissue in neurocognitive disorders to...

IFS Couple Therapy Skills Manual presents clinicians with a powerful, non-pathologizing approach to helping couples better understand themselves, their differences, and the underlying reasons for their suffering.

Childhood sexual abuse (or child sexual abuse/CSA) is not only an assault on the body—it is an assault on the mind and on the spirit. It is an insult to the victim’s integrity, her self-esteem, his very being. Besides imposing a significantly higher risk of conditions like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, suicidality, substance abuse, and learning & educational difficulties, the most devastating consequence of childhood sexual abuse is shame.

Human beings are wired for connection - physically, emotionally, neurologically, and spiritually. When something happens to damage our most important relationships, there can be lifelong consequences. Finding Peace is the fusion of a fictional storyline and a workbook that describes the Core of Peace, a model of healing from the wounds of loss, rejection, abandonment, betrayal, neglect, and abuse. This book is for anyone serious about healing these attachment wounds and ready to become honest about changing their life.

Mataio (Matt) Faafetai Malietoa Brown offers the men in his barbershop a haircut with a difference: a safe space to be seen and heard without judgement. As the creator of My Fathers Barbers, Matt has inspired a new generation of New Zealand men to break free from the cycle of abuse - and those men have in turn inspired Matt and his wife, Sarah, to create the global anti-violence movement She Is Not Your Rehab.

Are you yearning for a profound connection with your true self and the universe at large? Dive into "Ecstatic Dance: Unlocking Divine Play and Embodied Consciousness," and set off on a transformative journey that transcends the mundane, touching the profound depths of existence. This book serves as your portal to the euphoric union of body, mind, and spirit through the time-honored practice of ecstatic dance. Here’s what you’ll experience: Transformative Healing: Discover how to liberate yourself from past traumas and stagnant energies through sacred movements, allowing you to heal ...

The Practitioner’s Guide to Mirroring Hands describes in detail how "Mirroring Hands" is conducted and explores the framework of knowledge and understanding that surrounds and supports this therapeutic process.

We have learned how to suppress our pain and deny its presence, but when we fight against our internal turmoil, glimmers of peace are short-lived. Rejecting our suffering is not a sustainable solution because trauma is held in the body. In this book, Nityda Gessel invites listeners on a journey toward lasting freedom, with insights and experiential practices that marry the wisdom of Buddhist psychology, yogic teachings, and Indigenous understanding with somatic psychotherapy and neuroscience.

Are you on a quest to reclaim your life from the clutches of chronic pain? "Healing Pain Holistically" offers a voyage into the profound world of holistic health, providing a sanctuary for those seeking respite and restoration. Say goodbye to the cycle of temporary fixes and hello to a comprehensive path that embraces the full spectrum of your being—mind, body, and spirit. Suffering from chronic pain is not merely a physical challenge; it's a multifaceted experience that can reshape the landscape of your daily life. Delving into the root of chronic pain's nature and its intricate ...

Do you think you need better boundaries, but you don’t know how to get them? Are you drifting through life, wishing others could read your mind? Maybe you’ve tried so many times to set boundaries and you’re worn out, or you're giving your power away and avoiding confrontations. Robert Jackman, best-selling author of Healing Your Lost Inner Child and board-certified psychotherapist, gives you tools you can use right away to create healthy boundaries with your family, friends, and coworkers.

Chappale Burton, author and survivor of deep childhood trauma, shares his mental struggles and the tools and techniques he used to heal after being abducted, raped at gunpoint and then witnessing the tragic murder of his mother and stepfather at age 8. Unlike other books written by clinicians and therapist, this book offers firsthand strategies and a glimpse into the mind of someone who has experienced several horrific events and emerged stronger.