please note: below is not medical advice. It is not advice at all. These are things I have used that have helped me through my journey. Also, please forgive lack of design!
Books:
Dr. Sue Morter, The Energy Codes
https://drsuemorter.com/
Deb Dana, Anchored
Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score
Bert Hellinger, No Bad Parts
Bradley Nelson, The Emotion Code
Authors/Researchers/Organizations (they have YouTube Channels, too!)
Irene Lyons, Peter Levine, Deb Dana, Gabor Matte, The Embody Lab, Echo Training Los Angeles
Basic understanding of Trauma informed practices, sprinkled with energy medicine:
Embodiment Practices (to be done everyday, throughout the day, or when you sense your Autonomic Nervous System is activated):
Orienting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS6w03X8d-8&t=3s
Shaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx8CVkfmIYE&t=1s
Self Hug, Any kind of bilateral motion
polyvagal exercises (just youtube it)
Havening/gentle self touch
Trauma Informed/Body Based Modalities:
EMDR, IFS, PolyVagal Theory, Parts Work, Inner Child Work, Somatic Inquiries
AntiRacism Resources
I came to antiracism in Atlanta through the Atlanta Friends Meeting. Much of what I learned involved embodiment and an understanding of privilege, and how it helps and harms even those whose proximity to privilege is closer than others. Racism degrades all of us, robbing us from our inherent need of being human and living in the Beloved Community. I literally had a spiritual awakening when I read the list of characteristics of an adult child of an alcoholic and saw it was almost the exact same list as characteristics of white fragility.
This article literally changed my life (I think I say that a few times…but, it’s true…) The Vast & Beautiful World of Indigenous Europe by Lyla June
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Tema Okun article and work on White Supremacy Culture
Programs:
Gupta Program: The Gupta Program is a revolutionary program for chronic conditions with a focus on neuroplasticity, mindfulness, and holistic health.
Echo Non Violent Communication, Trauma Informed, Parenting Classes
12 Step Recovery (Alanon, CoDa, ACA have done wonders for things like anxiety, as well as developing a community. Don’t analyze; just try a few meetings out)
Curable: The Curable app provides evidence-based chronic pain lessons in your pocket. It uses a combination of pain science education and research-backed techniques. (It also works for anxiety, or any kind of chronic conditions)
Virtual EMDR: Developed in the 1990s, EMDR has been used successfully by millions of people to overcome PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Addictions and more. By stimulating the natural process of memory processing, EMDR works to re-program the brain and replace negative associations with positive and empowering thoughts. (there are other online EMDR programs, including free ones on YouTube. This was just the one I used, when these programs were first becoming accessible online)
Healing Through the Vagus Nerve: This is an advanced course for energy healers and energy-aware alternative healthcare practitioners who want to expand their knowledge and learn new techniques for supporting their clients based on the new science of Polyvagal Theory.
Powerful Healing and Communication Technique Templates:
Simple IFS Script
Simple Non-Violent Communication Script (Coming soon)