Publisher's Synopsis
From over 25 years of clinical experience, Manuela Mischke- Reeds, MA, LMFT, has created the go-to resource for mental health therapists who want to incorporate somatic techniques into their daily practice. Highly-effective for clients dealing with trauma and stress disorders, somatic psychotherapy is the future of healing the entire person-body and mind.
Section-by-section, this toolbox guides the clinician through:
Targeted somatic interventions for trauma, stress and PTSD
Steps to incorporate the body into your current therapeutic approach
Mindfulness techniques and breath work
Starting guidelines, safety concerns and keys to success
Getting to know their own body to better use body work with clients"