Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox: 125 Worksheets and Exercises to Treat Trauma & Stress

by Manuela Mischke-Reeds

Whether you're new to somatic approaches or a seasoned practitioner, this toolbox will be a game-changer in your work.

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 guide the clinician - 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

Genres: Psychology, Self Help, Counselling, Mental Health, Nonfiction, Health, Bodies

262 pages, Paperback

Published July 10, 2018

Reviews

[Kazza · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a handy book to add to my physical practice library. Some of the exercises are nice and handy to use as simple, quick and easy somatic exercises for clients, some are useful for the therapist. I've used a few of these already - others I know will be of benefit, not all though.

Manuela Mischke-Reeds has pieced together a psychotherapy toolbox that is at hand readily and can be utilised without fuss for therapists. Anything that gives you more professional food for thought, something that can be added for a client's benefit, is a plus.

[Ihor Kolesnyk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Корисна книжка для тих, хто 1) намагається допомагати людям долати травму; 2) намагається вийти із травматичних досвідів і зцілитися; 3) шукає інформації про інструкції, гайди і поради, що робити із різними станами.

Суто практична книга, яку можна застосовувати самостійно і не обов'язково доводити себе до травми - можна побачити інструменти, які сприяють кращому розумінню тілесних станів.

[Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful collection of introductory and detailed somatic exercises and education. Builds up in a great way and offers exercises for both the clinician and the client.

[Samantha M-Sch · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was weird as an audiobook. on the one hand it was good for the guided practices, but some of the handouts or journal work was harder in this format. over a good introduction with practices for clients and practitioners but mainly just the tips without much background or science.

[LaShanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very valuable book. It contains exercises to do with clients but also that can be done as a therapist. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to incorporating it into my practice.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful somatic exercises! I appreciate this book a lot. Thank you!

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted an idea of what somatic therapy is like, and this gave me a good idea. Some exercises seemed more useful than others, but overall, I can see how this could be really helpful.

[Rebekah Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alot of useful excerises

[Jorge Rodighiero · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was useful to know how somatic exercises may be introduced in a psychotherapeutic setting.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for therapists working with individuals.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

a great book of exercises for clients and for service providers on connecting to our bodies. Such a wide range of exercise - great ones to come back to. I want this book in my office.

[Juliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource.

This is one that needs to be used many times. What a great book. I know I will keep it close.