Bøger af Arielle Schwartz

A therapeutic workbook that will activate your mind and body in healing Complex-PTSD.

This book focuses on the intersection of polyvagal theory, yoga and psychotherapy by weaving together the wisdom tradition of yoga with neuroscience, attachment theory, somatic psychology and traumatology. The application of polyvagal theory allows practitioners to compassionately support growth by enhancing the health of the autonomic nervous system, while therapeutic yoga allows one to attend to the interrelationships between mind, emotions, physiology and behaviour.Applied polyvagal theory in yoga provides conscious breathing, vagal toning, mindful movement and meditation practices that aid in rewiring the nervous system. Readers will discover how to help both clients and themselves cultivate a felt sense of ease during times of safety; enhance their capacity to handle challenges with equanimity; and reclaim their ability to recover from stress swiftly and efficiently. Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga offers practitioners a new and effective way to support clients who are stuck in a trauma response mode.

Traumatic life experiences can be devastating and they inevitably shape who you are. Such events can also become a powerful force that awakens you to an undercurrent of your own aliveness. Trauma recovery involves learning to trust in your capacity for new growth. In order to grow, we must make use of our suffering in order to find our happiness.Within these pages, you will find an invitation to see yourself as the hero or heroine of your own life journey. A hero's journey involves walking into the darkness on a quest for wholeness. This interactive format calls for journaling and self-reflection, with practices that guide you beyond the pain of your past and help you discover a sense of meaning and purpose in your life. Successful navigation of a hero's journey provides opportunities to discover that you are more powerful than you had previously realized.Written by Dr. Arielle Schwartz, bestselling author of The Complex PTSD Workbook, this healing guide provides a step-by-step approach to trauma recovery that integrates: Mindfulness & yoga Somatic psychology EMDR therapy Parts work therapy Relational therapy

"Those affected by complex PTSD commonly feel as though there is something fundamentally wrong with them--that somewhere inside there is a part of them that needs to be fixed. Facing one's PTSD from unresolved childhood trauma is a brave, courageous act--and with the right guidance, healing from PTSD is possible. In The Complex PTSD Workbook, you'll learn all about C-PTSD and gain valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma. Take healing into your own hands while applying strategies to help integrate positive beliefs and behaviors."--Provided by publisher.

Trauma recovery is as much about healing the body as it is the mind. Yet, so often, the focus of healing involves¿retelling the story of the past¿without addressing the physiological imbalances that trauma leaves in its wake. Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery¿bridges this path of healing between the psyche and the body by walking you through the sacred practice of yoga so you can release the burdens of trauma from your body and mind. Grounded within the principles of polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, this book will help you gain a better understanding of how our brains and bodies respond to stress and trauma and offer a self-led healing journey toward feeling more empowered, grounded, clearheaded, inspired, and at ease. With her innately compassionate and gentle guidance, Dr. Arielle Schwartz introduces you to the power of the yogic philosophy and offers a variety of accessible yoga poses and breathing practices that will allow you to: Nourish your nervous system Reconnect with your body Ground yourself in the present moment Release unresolved patterns of fight, flight, freeze, or faint Widen your ability to tolerate emotional discomfort Develop a felt sense of resilience Anchor yourself in self-love Reclaim connection with and trust in your body Create a personalized yoga practice for your own self-care

A guide to help EMDR practitioners to integrate somatic therapy into their sessions.