- Feel free to explore these resources for a deeper understanding of the techniques and principles behind the work that I offer
Recommended Reading & Links:
Books:
“The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk
“Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma” by Peter A. Levine
“Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body” by Peter A. Levine
“The Hakomi Method: Defining the Body-Mind Interface” by Ron Kurtz
“In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness” by Peter A. Levine
“The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation” by Deb Dana
“Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy” by Pat Ogden, Kekuni Minton, and Clare Pain
“Bodyfulness: Somatic Practices for Presence, Empowerment, and Waking Up in This Life” by Christine Caldwell
“The Tao of Trauma: A Practitioner’s Guide for Integrating Five Element Theory and Trauma Healing” by Alaine D. Duncan and Kathy L. Kain
Websites:
The Institute of Somatic Psychotherapy
https://iosp.com.au/ Provides resources and training related to somatic psychotherapy.
The Hakomi Institute
https://hakomiinstitute.com/ The official site for Hakomi, offering information on training, professional development, and the principles of the Hakomi method.
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute
https://www.traumahealing.org A resource for learning about Somatic Experiencing, founded by Peter Levine, with information on training, workshops, and professional resources.
Polyvagal Theory Resources
https://www.debdana.com Resources related to the Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana, including books, workshops, and articles on the theory’s application in therapy.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org A resource for Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, with information on training, workshops, and resources related to the integration of body-based and cognitive approaches.
National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM)
https://www.nicabm.com Provides articles, webinars, and courses on various therapeutic approaches, including somatic and trauma-informed practices.