Terapide Travmaya Duyarlı Yoga: Bedeni Tedaviye Katmak

by David Emerson

David Emerson'ın "Terapide Travmaya Duyarlı Yoga" çalışması, karmaşık travma semptomlarıyla çalışma, iyileşme ve kişisel gelişim için bize ek bir yaklaşım sunar ve harika bir rehber oluşturur.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Social Work, Self Help, Health

232 pages, Paperback

First published February 2, 2015

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had more than my share of life-changing books recently, and this is the one that started the recent healing spree. It's meant for clinicians and yoga instructors who have patients with complex trauma. (complex trauma is a subdivision of PTSD, but therapists cannot get paid for that diagnosis; one of many things I learned from this book.) Still, it's very accessible and, for the first time in many years, I feel hope that I can rejoin society in a "normal" way. The method behind TSY focuses not on why traumas occurred; in fact, mainstream mindfulness and meditation techniques can actually trigger flashbacks. TSY is about the "how"; the how of healing. Instead of keeping everything cerebral (which is where I always wanted to hang out) -- sort of divorcing your mind from the physical and mental pain -- TSY brings mind and body together using yoga. It's all about invitatory language and making choices. By making even such small choices as "I'll hold this form for three seconds and not two," we accumulate positive body memories that eventually outweigh the times we were forced to act or perform against our will and/or had no power in our formative relationships (which, of course, is what complex trauma is all about). Throughout, the word "form" is used and not "pose"; many people who have suffered trauma were asked to pose and thus the word itself is a trigger.

This book helped me see why I do not like exercise classes. The person at the front of the room is barking orders and forcing everyone to keep to a certain pace. Even many yoga instructors, soft-voiced though they are, say you're doing something "wrong." Instructors, trying to be helpful, also place their hands on you without your permission. Our bodies store every trauma (there are copious scientific references for this included), and now I know why in some classes I broke into uncontrollable sobs. If you think this was upsetting to the other students and the teacher, well, you should have been in my shoes. I never returned to those classes.

Trauma-sensitive yoga is a new way of healing those of us with PTSD and other trauma-related disorders. It gives hope. I'm so glad I read it! If you're a yoga instructor or psychotherapist, I encourage you to read this as soon as you possibly can. You'll help so many more people.

[Josie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is part of the reading for the TCTSY (Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga) training, the only yoga intervention that has made the distinction of being evidence-based for reducing trauma symptoms.

I recommend any yogis and therapists who are interested in helping their clients with Trauma do this training. I also recommend Yogis take this training who are interested in unpacking and dismantling systematic violence, trauma, and white supremacy out of their teaching and out of yoga spaces.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to begin introducing yoga into a trauma sensitive therapy practice. This book provides a framework and explores issues to be aware of. The pictures that go along with the poses are also clear. I would highly recommend this book to any clinician looking for new ways to help clients access their bodies and begin to heal.

[Raychel · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a great book for therapists and yoga teachers alike. what i like most about it is that therapists who use it don't have to have any knowledge of yoga. the book explains everything very clearly. it's a short but incredibly informative book and i feel confident applying its concepts after reading it.

[Annie Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this accessible intro to Trauma-Sensitive Yoga which offered scripts of how to guide clients through the exercises. I particularly appreciated learning more about interoception and Emerson’s rationale for the word choices in TSY (e.g. “form” instead of “pose”) to eliminate directives and foster client agency. It’s really exciting to see the therapy world shifting away from the purely cognitive approach and emphasizing the importance of incorporating the rest of the body in treatment, especially for people who have survived complex trauma. The case examples were very impactful.

[Gemini Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was required to read this book for the training I am doing with trauma sensitive yoga, and on the basis that I am already studying other somatic practices: including SE and TRE I was excited to see how these worlds connected. I have been a yogi for some 20 years and was fascinated to see how yoga could be so expertly broken down to accommodate the needs of the yoga student who in suffering from prior trauma may well be extremely triggered by the approach of most yoga teachers. This is not through any fault of their own, most yoga in modern times, delivered in large class formats fails to meet the needs of the individual student — as yoga did in its most ancient form, where it was taught one-on-one between guru and student. But even then it is unlikely that the guru was aware of the problem those with prior trauma have around being in, or out of control with their own bodies, and the need to help students practice in a way that develops their "body sense" and ability to trust and respond to their bodies own needs, rather than have postures, and adjustments imposed upon them.

David Emerson does a fantastic job of balancing practical tools with solid research to illustrate his points, providing the therapist, or yoga teacher with enough education to "try this at home."

A great read if you want to familiarize yourself with the core challenged facing those with CPTSD or PTSD or other trauma related issues, and for anyone seeking somatic alternatives to talk therapy to work with individuals in this space.

[Kimberly DuBois · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a 'must read' for anyone hoping to help those who've suffered from trauma, as it opens an entirely new avenue for trauma healing. Emerson does such a good job of explaining the long term effects of trauma, and why being able to "be" in the body is so vital in overall healing. For me this book was a goldmine and was pivotal in my career as an eating disorders counseling. I use the theories and techniques almost daily. I highly recommend this to any professional - from dentists, doctors, and counselors, to yoga instructors, personal trainers, or dance teachers, having this sort of understanding of the correlation between trauma and the body will only enhance your ability to work with your clients.

[Karli Sherwinter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essentially a guide for therapeutic practitioners to learn how to introduce Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY) into their therapy sessions with trauma patients. The focus is less on the yoga forms, and more about providing space for the patient to start to feel sensations in the body in a safe environment. All movements are invitations, and the patient controls the pace, intensity, and duration of each practice. A very gentle way of helping individuals with significant body dissociation return to feelings of connection with their body.

[Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

David Emerson provides a comprehensive introduction to Trauma Sensitive Yoga, along with a practical and applicable guide to integrating TSY into clinical practice. TC-TSY is the ONLY form of trauma yoga currently supported by research and it has great potential as a supplement to trauma-informed care.

[Katherine Ramsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy is an excellent resource for helping clients who have suffered trauma. Emerson explains TSY in easy-to-understand terminology, outlining the importance of experiencing the body. A quick yet informative read, this book is a must-have for someone looking to broaden their knowledge of trauma recovery.

[Maej · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ll be using this book as a reference for practicing trauma sensitive yoga (TSY). Emerson summarises the current literature on TSY which is now an evidence-based practice that can be incorporated in psychological and counselling services. Succinct, clearly written, and provides practical examples/guidelines in the last section of the book.

[Amilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a good book for any clinicians who want to bring a deeper level of somatic experience to their trauma work. I was trained in TSY and find referencing this book really helpful as I plan my TSY group facilitation.

[Kris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative, intelligently written and a wonderful resource. Love everything I’ve read from Emerson.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellently written and very useful.

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some really useful ideas in here if you are working with any population who has experienced trauma (which is most every population).

Here are a few of my favorite excerpts:
Try to use invitatory language (e.g., 'if you like' or 'when you are ready' or 'notice how it feels in your hip' or 'you may wish to' or 'maybe'). This highlights choice, presence, and awareness.

Sense of safety in the room is very important. Keep lights on. Use a private room. Use verbal instead of physical assists. Don't place mats behind one another.

Using the word 'pose' can be a bit uncomfortable for folks who've gone through trauma. Try posture, form, or movement.

Try not to assume one way of breathing is inherently better than another way. Try to encourage them to find a breath pattern they feel comfortable with.

Very important word with trauma sensitive yoga: interoception.

One way for yoga to be disempowering, in the context of trauma treatment, is for people to be told what to do with their bodies.

Traumatized people do not have a reliable self, a feelable self, a foundation from which to safely experience themselves, relationships, and the world around them.

The practice of feeling our body experience, even if we do nothing further, has specific therapeutic value for complex trauma treatment.

No coercion.

Traumatic experiences replace free choices with adaptive responses.

Offer choices. You can try option A which includes staying in this position or option B, coming into a gentle twist.

Avoid physical assists.

Traumatic memories crowd out non-traumatic ones and make it difficult for traumatized people to learn new things and have new experiences.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read as part of an introductory training to Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), an approach developed by author David Emerson. I'm both a yoga teacher and a psychologist who has done a number of trauma-informed trainings, both related to yoga and related to therapy, so most of the information in this book was familiar to me. Still, I always find it useful to refresh my familiarity with this approach, and there was some new material, such as the references to muscle dynamics as form of mindfulness, the use of effective action, and the idea of rhythm as a choice. For yoga teachers who want to ensure that their classes are welcoming to trauma survivors, learning these concepts is a must. And for therapists wanting to work with clients from an embodied approach - whether or not you plan to teach yoga - this book will be extremely valuable.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well done book on how to add in somatic treatment into clinical practice in general. The book had some examples on forms and language for cuing appropriately for people who are survivors of trauma. I have already ordered their next book "Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body."

[Renae Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book clearly describes what living in a traumatized body may be like and the ways TSY can impact healing. I am anxious to put the information I have gained from this book into practice. I believe this book will be a great guide for my own healing as well as encouraging someone else.

[Deana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to follow but a bit repetitive. I’ve been integrating TCTSY in my practice with folks and it has been very helpful in developing ability/tolerance to interocept.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can I give this one 6 stars? It spoke deeply to the dissociation in my body I experienced due to trauma. I look forward to using this with clients.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative whether you're just beginning to study or a life long teacher of TSY. This will be a book I reference back to.

[ZzzzzzZ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book actually would’ve blew my knickers off if I’d been wearing a pair, coz it was literally that good like oh my mother freaking gash!!! 💕💕💕

[Shani Aloni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book as I was working on my first TSY support group. The book is practical, simple to implement and very very clear. So this is a great first-read if you are starting to think about this treatment.
The only problem is that it describes a very minimal approach to Yoga treatment for trauma, something that is not even yoga, but simply movement-mindfulness. So for therapists that are already working in this field or if you are looking for something more progressive and advanced, this book might not be what you are looking for.

[Erik Steevens · Rating 2 out of 5]

Only for therapeutic people but its also a very disappointing book for me.

[K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Formal review in progress; forthcoming on PsychCentral

[Dru · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful in understanding how to use yoga as a way to heal from trauma. This was helpful in understanding the concept and how one could use it in therapy, with training of course!