Resources
Books
Many of you have asked if there are any books or articles that could be used to dive deeper into my somatic work, especially after noticing the differences in my approach when compared to other “Somatic” classes taken in the past.
In an effort to share resources I’ve listed a sampling of books written by one of my most influential teachers.
They’re all excellent. Depending on how you’re jumping into this work feel free to reach out for recommendations on where to begin.
Check back often, I’ll be adding to this page whenever I come into contact with a resource or groups I feel may be of help.
“You can’t cross the sea mearly by standing and watching the water”
– Rabindranath Tagore
On Trauma
Winning is Healing – Basics: An Introduction to Body Awareness and Empowerment for Abuse Survivors
By: Paul Linden PhD
An abridged, easier to read version of the full book. It covers the core exercises and concepts in the body-centered approach I have developed for working with abuse recovery. The work is based on the ideas that powerlessness is the core of the trauma wound, and that growth and healing must be anchored by tangible experience of success in controlling the environment. The book focuses on practical, step-by-step exercises which show how to work with breathing, muscle tone, posture, movement and intention to develop body awareness, power, love, effective boundaries, and safety. 150 pages. (Also available in German as a paper book. [i]Das Lächeln der Freiheit: Sebststärkung und Körperbewusstsein—Ein Leitfaden zur Traumabewältigung[/i])
Winning is Healing: Body Awareness and Empowerment for Abuse Survivors.
By: Paul Linden PhD
A self-help book for abuse survivors and a resource for professionals. The work is based on the ideas that powerlessness is the core of the trauma wound, and that growth and healing must be anchored by tangible experience of success in controlling the environment. The book focuses on practical, step-by-step exercises which show how to work with breathing, muscle tone, posture, movement and intention to develop body awareness, power, love, effective boundaries, and safety. The book also includes extensive case study examples and a systematic explanation of the theory underlying the awareness and empowerment work. 420 pages.
$30.00 USD
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