Resources
I will continue to add resources here as I work on the website. I encourage the sharing of information and invite you to send your own favorite resources to stephanie@musclebone.net
PDF Workbooks
Videos
short video that provides awareness training games and exercises
Adriene brings self-compassion and embodiment to her teaching and her practice, she's super cool and knows her stuff.
Therapy in an Nutshell - youtube videos created and presented by Emma McAdam a licensed family and marriage therapist whose mission is to make mental health and therapy skills easier to access.
Understanding Trauma and Attachment - Equusoma has integrated somatic experience therapy with equine therapy. This website draws from mammalian sciences, equine sciences, and human sciences to help people move through their trauma experiences.
Podcasts
a polyvagal focused podcast. I strongly recommend listening to the first 7 episodes chronologically and going from there
Books
Robert Sapolsky is a brilliant science communicator and humorist. This book looks at stress and how it impacts humans and what we can do about it.
The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy - Deb Dana
This is a good book for clinicians to better understand the polyvagal theory and applicable ways of engaging clients with their autonomic nervous system.
Websites
https://www.dis-sos.com/ a wonderful website that has many science based and compassionate articles on navigating trauma and exploring self care.
https://www.brainpickings.org/ a beautifully humanistic website that looks at art, literature, and the emotions of being human. Excellent resource for finding what speaks to you.
Polyvagal Specific
https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/ Deb Dana is one of the leading polyvagal pioneers, on this website are additional resources and workshops to further your understanding.
