Trauma-Sensitive Movement: 96 Somatic Techniques to Support Nervous System Regulation and Embodied Transformation in Therapy

By Manuela Mischke-Reeds

The highly anticipated new release from the author of the bestselling Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox.

Movement is a gateway to the innate wisdom of the body.

Our bodies hold our trauma, but they also hold the key to healing from it. By working with clients to tap into the body's first language--movement--you can help them access what is held in the body so they can move with and beyond their trauma stories.

Written for therapists who want to skillfully and mindfully bring movement into their practice, Trauma-Sensitive Movement is a clinical guide featuring 96 somatic interventions--including exercises, tools, scripts, and journaling prompts--to help you:

Recognize and respond to clients' nonverbal communication cues in sessionAttune to and co-regulate with clients while processing their stored traumaAccess deeper internalized themes beneath their spoken storiesWork through stuck emotions and regulate trauma activation in the bodyIntegrate the power of breath and sound with movementWork with clients across differing intersectional identities, social locations, and mobility levelsAnd more

Whether you're an experienced clinician seeking to deepen your somatic toolkit or are curious about how to bring movement into your practice, let Trauma-Sensitive Movement be your guide to facilitating deeper healing and transformation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 168373811X
• ISBN13: 9781683738114
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: PESI Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.9"