Using Neuroscience in Trauma Therapy Creative and Compassionate Counseling [Paperback]

Using Neuroscience in Trauma Therapyprovides a basic overview of structure and function of the brain and nervous system, with special emphasis on changes that occur when the brain is exposed to trauma. The book presents a unique and integrative approach that blends soma and psyche beyond the purview of traditional talk therapy and introduces a variety of trauma-informed approaches for promoting resilience. Each chapter includes case studies, examples, and practical and adaptable tools, making Using Neuroscience in Trauma Therapya go-to guide for information on applying lessons from neuroscience to therapy.

List of Figures  Preface  Acknowledgements  1.A New Look at the Amazing Brain  2. Basic Brain Functioning  3.Connections  4.The Communicators  5.Trauma and the Brain  6.The Therapist Imperative  7. What Does It Mean to Heal?  8. Pacing Counseling with the Intent to Heal  9. The Whole of Experience: Integrative and Creative Approaches for Trauma Treatment  10. Trauma, the Brain, and the Future

This is the best professional guide for practical integrative mental health treatment I've read to date. Using Neuroscience in Trauma Therapy should be considered essential reading for any clinician who sees clients struggling with trauma. By the time you finish this refreshingly concise, easy-to-follow text, you will know about the wide array of integrative (Eastern and Western) treatments for trauma and their basis in the brain.

Using Neuroscience in Trauma Therapyis a special book that brings much-needed clarity and structure to understanding trauma and the brain. Uhernik seamlÓ%