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02/18/2025

Join Jan Winhall MSW RSW FOT and guests for an Embodied Dialogue Series free event on Thursday, February 20th, at 12 PM EST. Attendees will learn how Polyvagal Theory and Twelve-step Programs can intersect to enhance addiction treatment. RSVP at bit.ly/41j82Ka

Learn more about Dr. Winhall's paradigm-shifting approach in her new book, 20 EMBODIED PRACTICES FOR HEALING TRAUMA AND ADDICTION: Using the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model, at wwnorton.com/ephta

In this dialogue, Janina Fisher discusses how a trauma-informed approach to addictions treatment can result in stable sobriety and stability.

02/18/2025

PUTTING TRAUMA TO SLEEP: Attachment-Based Neuromodulatory Interventions for Stabilizing the Brainstem, by Jaan Reitav and Celeste Thirlwell, is now available!

The connection between trauma and sleep is often ignored in current therapeutic approaches even though both are based in dysregulated brainstem with heightened sympathetic nervous system activity.

Dr. Reitav and Dr. Thirlwell advocate the idea that every trauma therapist is also a sleep therapist and have introduced their TABS model (traumatic events, attachment disturbances, bodily symptoms, sleep repair) which can offer healing from trauma and restored sleep for clients.

Learn more at wwnorton.com/traumasleep

Sleep disturbances and trauma are intrinsically linked—so why aren’t therapists trained in sleep repair?, Putting Trauma to Sleep, Attachment-Based Neuromodulatory Interventions for Stabilizing the Brainstem, Jaan Reitav, Celeste Thirlwell, 9780393714777

02/13/2025

Join Deb Dana for a Free Author Talk on Friday, March 7th, 12 PM EST, about her new resource, GLIMMERS JOURNAL: Reflect on the Small Moments That Bring You Joy, Safety, and Connection.

Hosted by the Polyvagal Institute, Deb will discuss the concept of and how using this beautifully designed journal will help you build a foundation of wellness and regulation.

Learn more about the journal at wwnorton.com/glimmers

02/12/2025

In honor of , we're sharing tools from Dr. Jennifer Mullan’s Decolonizing Therapy: OPPRESSION, HISTORICAL TRAUMA, AND POLITICIZING YOUR PRACTICE.

By understanding how therapists may unintentionally perpetuate oppression, they can become more self-aware, challenge their biases, and adopt culturally sensitive approaches that empower clients and promote more equitable therapeutic relationships.

To learn more or purchase the book visit wwnorton.com/decolonizingtherapy

02/11/2025

Join social worker Nicole Steward (Radical Tendencies Yoga & Mindfulness) for a on Thursday, Feb 13th at 7 PM EST hosted by National Association of Social Workers on radical self-care for social workers during trying times. Nicole will be chatting with NASW president Dr. Yvonne Chase and sharing tips from her new book RADICAL SELF-CARE FOR HELPERS, HEALERS, AND CHANGEMAKERS.

RSVP today at bit.ly/4aV78Xr

Learn more about Nicole's book at wwnorton.com/radicalselfcare

02/11/2025

We're honoring by showcasing resources to help mental health providers improve their quality of care for Black clients.

With these tools, therapists will uncover approaches focusing on racial sensitivity, biases and prejudices, racial and generational trauma, and more.

US-based customers get 20% Off & Free Shipping at wwnorton.com/bhm25

02/11/2025

There's still time to register for Jan Winhall MSW RSW FOT's "20 Embodied Practices for Healing Trauma and Addiction" book talk, today at 12pm! See below...

In this free, virtual one-on-one with Jan Winhall, we'll discuss her new book, "20 Embodied Practices for Healing Trauma and Addiction."

02/10/2025

Read Somatic Psychotherapy Today's review of SOMATIC-ORIENTED THERAPIES: Embodiment, Trauma, and Polyvagal Perspectives, wwnorton.com/somatictherapy, and join editors Herbert Grassmann, Maurizio Stupiggia, and Stephen W. Porges (Polyvagal Institute) for a virtual event celebrating the book's publication this Wednesday, February 12th at 10AM PST/1PM ET. RSVP at bit.ly/40SLwb6

Hosted by USABP - United States Association for Body Psychotherapy, this event will show attendees the diversity of somatic practices and their common threads, followed by a Q&A and overtime event.

Use Discount Code: usabpmemberguest for $10 off the $25 non-member fee.

SPT Magazine is pleased to share our review of Somatic-Oriented Therapies., Edited by Herbert Grassmann, Maurizio Stupiggia, and Stephen W. Porges. The 32 chapters in Somatic-Oriented Therapies blend Polyvagal Theory principles into body psychotherapy as the contributors discuss research, the science of embodying, and embodied practice. From a personal perspective, it was satisfying to see contributions from colleagues I have learned with and from and written articles with. I know their ethics, skills, and clinical professionalism. And they write well.

The book begins with Acknowledgements, followed by a Preface written by co-editor Stephen W. Porges. He shares his transition from scientist to unbiased observer to active participant regarding body-oriented psychotherapies and then in conjunction with trauma work. His Polyvagal Theory instigated a shift from focusing on a specific brand or school to a neurophysiological foundational perspective common to many therapeutic strategies (xv). “This book celebrates the important transition within psychotherapy from the constraints of a top-down model to a more accurate view of an integrated nervous system dynamically managing the bidirectional communication between brain and body and between thoughts and feelings” (Porges, xviii).

Co-editors Grassmann and Stupiggia offer a detailed Introduction, sharing their intentions for the book—they are targeting a professional audience clinically immersed in somatic-oriented therapies “as an applied science of embodiment research and treatment” (xxi). The idea for the book was born as Grassmann and Stupiggia discussed their approaches to client work. While trained in different schools of thought, they realized they shared a similar trust in the body. They were relieved to find someone to talk to about how they observed and acted with clients (i.e., their clinical gaze, choice of interventions, and respect for patients’ time and experiences).

They both believed the therapeutic process had to emerge organically; it couldn’t be forced. In their minds, “the body was not a means to speed up the therapeutic process or unhinge chronic defenses” (xxvi); instead, it was ground zero—"the constant issue to work on” (xxvi). The body-to-body relationship between therapist and client was paramount.

The book's central message is that therapy will not work unless the client’s physiology welcomes and supports the therapist and the interventions (xxv). The chapters in this book emphasize the importance of relational complexity in transforming the client’s physiological and emotional regulation— the importance of bodily experience for self-regulation and interaction with others in a social context is crucial (xxi). Therefore, therapists’ awareness of their physiological state and clients and the capacity to self and co-regulate are essential tools (xxv).

You can read our review on our website at www.SomaticPsychotherapyToday.com

02/10/2025

Watch Deb Dana on the Unlocked Podcast with Krista Franks Owl & Key: bit.ly/3CFZ0NX

Deb unpacks the transformative concept of glimmers, small moments of connection and safety, and explains how they can help us move through life’s challenges with greater ease and resilience.

Find your with Deb's guided GLIMMERS JOURNAL: Reflect on the Small Moments That Bring You Joy, Safety, and Connection, in stores 3/4/25 at wwnorton.com/glimmers

02/07/2025

Andrew Christensen is a Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and along with the late Neil S. Jacobson, developed Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), one of the most empirically supported approaches to couple therapy. In this interview with The Good Men Project, Christensen highlights IBCT’s effectiveness.

Learn more about INTEGRATIVE COUPLE THERAPY: A Therapist's Guide to Creating Acceptance and Change, Second Edition, Christensen’s book co-authored with Jacobson and Brian Doss, at bit.ly/3WQrxXY

How does IBCT revolutionize traditional couple counseling by addressing emotional acceptance and fostering genuine connection?

02/05/2025

It's time for Barnes & Noble's sale!

From Feb 5th to 7th, rewards members get 25% OFF all forthcoming books with code PREORDER25.

Premium members get an additional 10% OFF!

All formats—including audiobooks and eBooks—are eligible.

Visit bn.com to add to your bookshelf today.

02/05/2025

In celebration of , we're offering insights from Black mental health experts and authors.

Today, we're sharing key tips to support healing from financial trauma in Dr. Charmain Jackman's forthcoming book, THE BLACK THERAPIST'S GUIDE TO PRIVATE PRACTICE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. By understanding systemic barriers and acknowledging and healing from financial trauma, Black and Brown professionals can shift to a healthier mindset to build wealth.

In her new book, Dr. Jackman, founder of InnoPsych, provides a blueprint for Black professionals to build and run a successful mental health practice.

In stores May 20th, you can pre-order and learn more at wwnorton.com/btgppe.

02/04/2025

SOMATIC-ORIENTED THERAPIES: Embodiment, Trauma, and Polyvagal Perspectives, edited by Herbert Grassmann, Maurizio Stupiggia, and Stephen W. Porges (Polyvagal Institute), is now available!

"This magnificent volume has been created with a clinician in mind, offering clear descriptions of physiological processes, accessible scientific discussions of research, and fascinating descriptions of real-life therapeutic examples applying these somatic principles in everyday practice. What an exciting offering for the waiting field of mental health!" —Dr. Dan Siegel, New York Times–bestselling author of MIND and PERSONALITY AND WHOLENESS IN THERAPY

Learn more at wwnorton.com/somatictherapy

An innovative collection of research and theory from leading voices in the fields of trauma and somatic therapies., Somatic-Oriented Therapies, Embodiment, Trauma, and Polyvagal Perspectives, Herbert Grassmann, Maurizio Stupiggia, Stephen W. Porges, 9781324052722

01/31/2025

Watch Dr. Stuart Ablon on the Mel Robbins Podcast discuss relationships, control, and personal power. Listeners will learn the common parenting myths and an introduction to a simple 3-step approach to transforming even the toughest dynamics. It’s about more than resolving conflicts but rather building deeper understanding and creating lasting change. Whether you're a clinician, parent, or a partner, this episode has something for you.

Dr. Ablon is the Founder and Director of Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital, which focuses on Collaborative Problem Solving. An award-winning psychologist, Dr. Ablon is also a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

Get 20% OFF & FREE SHIPPING* on his COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Quick Reference Guide, co-written with Alisha Pollastri. This is an essential guide to the for anyone working with children outside of a school setting: bit.ly/4hcCprd

*For US customers only; offer ends 3/1/25.

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01/29/2025

Publishing April 1, trauma specialist David Treleaven's THE TRAUMA-SENSITIVE MINDFULNESS WORKBOOK: A Comprehensive Guide for Mindfulness builds on his pioneering work to offer a practical guide for integrating trauma-sensitivity into mindfulness practices. Structured to deepen understanding and skill, this comprehensive resource covers foundational principles and specialized adaptations, empowering mindfulness teachers with cutting-edge tools and insights.

“An essential upgrade for anyone who thinks of themselves as a mindfulness teacher or is in training to become one…. David Treleaven has done us all a great service by articulating the landscape of trauma so clearly and compassionately and suggesting how to navigate it in skillful and emotionally intelligent ways.” —Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR and author of Full Catastrophe Living

Learn more at wwnorton.com/traumasensitivewkbk

The formative, step-by-step guide to trauma-sensitive mindfulness practice., The Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Workbook, A Comprehensive Guide for Mindfulness Teachers, David A. Treleaven, 9781324030645

01/28/2025

Join Herbert Grassmann, Maurizio Stupiggia, and Stephen W. Porges (Polyvagal Institute) for a virtual event on Wednesday, February 12th at 10 AM PST/1 PM EST, celebrating their new edited book, SOMATIC-ORIENTED THERAPIES: Embodiment, Trauma, and Polyvagal Perspectives. Hosted by USABP - United States Association for Body Psychotherapy, attendees will discover the diversity of somatic practices and their common threads followed by a Q&A and overtime event.

Use Discount Code: usabpmemberguest for $10 off the $25 non-member fee.

RSVP at bit.ly/40SLwb6

Learn more about SOMATIC-ORIENTED THERAPIES: Embodiment, Trauma, and Polyvagal Perspectives at wwnorton.com/somatictherapy

The USABP is a professional organization dedicated to advancing somatic psychology theory and somatic-body psychotherapy practice among our members and for the publics benefit.

01/27/2025

Publishing 2/25, RADICAL SELF-CARE FOR HELPERS, HEALERS, AND CHANGEMAKERS, by veteran social worker Nicole Steward, is now available for pre-order!

"Every page is written with undeniable compassion and points to the systemic structures that keep us in cycles of overwhelm. Instead of offering a checklist of quick tips, Steward instead is a close companion, holding up the mirror and allowing us to finally see the truth and return home to ourselves with deep care. A true recalibration for the spirit. You won’t be the same when you finish this book." —Zahabiyah Yamasaki (Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga), author of Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault

Learn more at wwnorton.com/radicalselfcare

Solutions for tackling the deeply-rooted causes of burnout., Radical Self-Care for Helpers, Healers, and Changemakers, Nicole Steward, 9781324030171

01/24/2025

Join Jan Winhall MSW RSW FOT on Tuesday, Feb 11th, at 12 PM EST, for a FREE “One-on-One” virtual event to unveil her new book, 20 EMBODIED PRACTICES FOR HEALING TRAUMA AND ADDICTION: Using the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model. In this engaging session hosted by Leading Edge Seminars, Jan will provide an inside look at her book, offering practical insights and answering questions to help clinicians enrich their practice.

RSVP at bit.ly/3PPyBQM

Available on March 18th, you can pre-order a copy of 20 EMBODIED PRACTICES FOR HEALING TRAUMA AND ADDICTION at wwnorton.com/ephta

In this free, virtual one-on-one with Jan Winhall, we'll discuss her new book, "20 Embodied Practices for Healing Trauma and Addiction."