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The Somatic Workbook for Nervous System Regulation and Anxiety Management: 85+ Body-Based Practices for Deepening Awareness, Navigating Emotions, and Building Resilience
Healing doesn't just happen through thinking—it unfolds as you learn to be with your body.
Your nervous system has not evolved to keep up with the modern world—a mismatch that can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, angry, or despondent. What if the key to healing your emotional pain lies not just in talking about your problems, but in exploring and processing the nervous system responses held within your body?
In The Somatic Workbook for Nervous System Regulation and Anxiety Management, you’ll come to understand the intricate relationship between your mind and body to gently begin to heal the effects of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Drawing on transformative frameworks such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), polyvagal theory, and other mindfulness-based approaches, you'll learn how
Ground and center yourself during moments of overwhelm or underwhelmCultivate the inner sense of safety and connection that you long forRelease trapped emotional energy and tension stored in the bodyBuild your capacity to manage the ups and downs of lifeStop your “inner parts” from hijacking your mind, body, and behaviorBuild a sustainable self-care routine that honors your body’s wisdomWhether you are struggling with overwhelming stress and anxiety or are simply seeking to deepen your connection with your body and emotions, this workbook offers the step-by-step guidance you need to feel, heal, and return to wholeness.
Your nervous system has not evolved to keep up with the modern world—a mismatch that can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, angry, or despondent. What if the key to healing your emotional pain lies not just in talking about your problems, but in exploring and processing the nervous system responses held within your body?
In The Somatic Workbook for Nervous System Regulation and Anxiety Management, you’ll come to understand the intricate relationship between your mind and body to gently begin to heal the effects of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Drawing on transformative frameworks such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), polyvagal theory, and other mindfulness-based approaches, you'll learn how
Ground and center yourself during moments of overwhelm or underwhelmCultivate the inner sense of safety and connection that you long forRelease trapped emotional energy and tension stored in the bodyBuild your capacity to manage the ups and downs of lifeStop your “inner parts” from hijacking your mind, body, and behaviorBuild a sustainable self-care routine that honors your body’s wisdomWhether you are struggling with overwhelming stress and anxiety or are simply seeking to deepen your connection with your body and emotions, this workbook offers the step-by-step guidance you need to feel, heal, and return to wholeness.
276 pages, Paperback
Published October 3, 2025
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October 20, 2025
Was lucky enough to attend the launch event for this amazing workbook. An absolute must read for all humans! This workbook enables understanding of the relationship between mind and body and my favorite part is the chapter on building a sustainable self care routine.
September 29, 2025
I looooove this text! It's not just another book of coping skills. The author talks to you like you've read all the self-help books and already know the basics. She treats you like you're smart by taking everything to the next level and giving you DEPTH. She does a great job giving you actionable tools, but she doesn't water down the concepts. It's FANTASTIC. I’ll be recommending it to many of my clients!
October 14, 2025
As someone who lived with anxiety from an early age, The Somatic Workbook for Nervous System Regulation feels like the resource I always needed. Dr. Kaitlin Harkess blends neuroscience, trauma-informed insight, and somatic practices with clarity and warmth. The exercises are accessible, empowering, and deeply grounding.
I’m grateful for this book not just for what it teaches, but for how it teaches—with empathy, care, and a deep understanding of what it means to live in a body that has learned to stay on high alert. This workbook is more than a tool—it’s a guide home to safety, presence, and self-trust.
As a practitioner, I look forward to recommending this resource to clients who are navigating anxiety, stress, or trauma-related symptoms. It fills a much-needed gap between clinical insight and everyday, embodied healing. Whether someone is just starting to understand their nervous system or has been on the path for years, there’s immense value here.
I’m grateful for this book not just for what it teaches, but for how it teaches—with empathy, care, and a deep understanding of what it means to live in a body that has learned to stay on high alert. This workbook is more than a tool—it’s a guide home to safety, presence, and self-trust.
As a practitioner, I look forward to recommending this resource to clients who are navigating anxiety, stress, or trauma-related symptoms. It fills a much-needed gap between clinical insight and everyday, embodied healing. Whether someone is just starting to understand their nervous system or has been on the path for years, there’s immense value here.
September 30, 2025
Evidence has shown us that to maintain and optimize physical health we need to prioritize exercise and physical activity. Similarly, to maximize psychological flexibility, deepen awareness and improve our ability to emotionally regulate The Somatic Workbook, provides 85 body-based practices that can be integrated into regular self-care routines. This incredibly thought-provoking workbook allows readers to understand their nervous system and take actionable steps towards developing resiliency. Whether you suffer from anxiety or are just looking to optimize your well-being, I believe this book has something for everyone.
Candice Archibald, BHK, Masters of Physical Therapy
Candice Archibald, BHK, Masters of Physical Therapy
November 16, 2025
The Somatic Workbook by Kaitlin Harkess is an incredible self-help guide for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or just the stress of daily life. It’s filled with practical, easy-to-follow tools that help calm your nervous system and bring you back to a more grounded, balanced state.
What I love most is how accessible it is — there’s something in here for everyone, no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you want to improve your sleep, reduce impulsiveness, or simply feel more like yourself again, this book gives you the tools to reset, cope better, and live more intentionally. Highly recommend!
What I love most is how accessible it is — there’s something in here for everyone, no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you want to improve your sleep, reduce impulsiveness, or simply feel more like yourself again, this book gives you the tools to reset, cope better, and live more intentionally. Highly recommend!
October 14, 2025
I wish I had The Somatic Workbook by Dr. Kaitlin Harkess earlier in my healing journey!
“You’ve got to feel it to heal it” really sums up the message. This book helped me understand my anxiety on a deeper level — especially how my mind and body work together when I’m feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
The exercises are simple, practical, and easy to fit into daily life. The step-by-step approach felt like having someone gently guide me through each page with care and understanding.
“You’ve got to feel it to heal it” really sums up the message. This book helped me understand my anxiety on a deeper level — especially how my mind and body work together when I’m feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
The exercises are simple, practical, and easy to fit into daily life. The step-by-step approach felt like having someone gently guide me through each page with care and understanding.
October 15, 2025
I love this book, it’s easy to read and incredibly helpful. There’s enough theory to explain why the practices are useful but it’s doesn’t go overboard (I.e. it’s not boring!). It can be worked through on your own, or with the help of a practitioner. (I think it’s also a useful resource for practitioners to use with clients!). Dr Harkess writes in a warm and friendly style that’s approachable. It really resonates with me.
October 16, 2025
I found this book to be wonderful in helping me understand the inner workings of anxiety, with real life examples and strategies to help manage the effects and to break the cycle of stress and worry in our day to day lives. I found the interactive nature of the Somatic Workbook helpful in understanding my own thoughts and feelings around anxiety and highly recommend to both health practitioners and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of anxiety in its many forms.
November 30, 2025
Kaitlin takes a gentle deep dive into the science and psychology of anxiety, the nervous system and wellbeing. She has created a self-paced guide to understanding the intricacies of the mind and body connection. It is relatable, real and honest. But most of all, it’s grounding and empowering, guiding you to find your inner peace.
This is the book you need to have on the shelf and will always refer to when life feels hard, or for when you are open to growth and healing.
This is the book you need to have on the shelf and will always refer to when life feels hard, or for when you are open to growth and healing.
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October 8, 2025This workbook is a gem. Dr. Kaitlin Harkess combines science, compassion, and practicality in a way that makes nervous system regulation deeply accessible. The somatic practices are simple yet powerful, and I found myself coming back to them again and again. Highly recommend for anyone wanting tangible tools for anxiety and self-regulation- Kate O’Leary
October 9, 2025
The Somatic Workbook by Dr Kaitlin Harkess has something for everyone. It’s a beautiful mix of practical tools and gentle education, helping you understand your nervous system and work with it through simple body-based practices. It’s the kind of resource I know will support my clients, and one I’ll keep coming back to myself. Annabelle
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