{"product_id":"the-somatic-internal-family-systems-therapy-workbook-embodied-healing-practices-to-transform-trauma-for-therapists-students-clients-and-groups-9798889841180","title":"The Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy Workbook: Embodied Healing Practices to Transform Trauma--For Therapists, Students, Clients, and Groups","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe companion workbook to \u003ci\u003eSomatic Internal Family Systems Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e--a practical guide to the 5 pillars of embodied IFS for trauma therapists, Somatic Experiencing(TM) practitioners, and mental health healers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith embodied exercises, foundational knowledge, and practical guidance, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy Workbook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e shows therapists and clinicians how to embody the five practices of Somatic IFS: \u003cb\u003esomatic awareness\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003econscious breathing\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eradical resonance\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emindful movement\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eattuned touch\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach works together to facilitate trauma healing with clients and build embodied safety, integrate unresolved harm, and develop the ability to name, process, and understand emotional and somatic sensations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe workbook opens by inviting the therapist to explore their own Internal System, offering an embodied approach to experiencing the model. Chapter 1 explores and explains foundational concepts like somatics; embodiment; Parts; Self; and the cultural influences that shape and shift our embodied experiences. Chapters 2 - 6 move into theoretical grounding, clinical applications, and practical exercises for each of the five principles. They offer tools to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop clients' ability to name, describe, and convey sensations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize and track for signs of client overwhelm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with Parts that fear body awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the purpose and clinical benefits of conscious breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestore the Embodied Self \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore therapeutic shifts from \u003ci\u003edoing to\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003ebeing with\u003c\/i\u003e clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeal attachment wounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate mindful movement into healing developmental trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand and practice attuned touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach practice is designed to be used whenever it will be of benefit: the tools and exercises are non-linear and adaptable, and aren't limited by a prescriptive sequence. The workbook also explores links between current psychotherapeutic practice and ancient healing modalities, grounding SIFS in a larger web of effective somatic trauma healing and embodiment approaches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e North Atlantic Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798889841180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs","brand":"Susan McConnell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44792581456053,"sku":"9798889841180","price":16.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_98c445e2-6089-4255-beec-3a051840d39d.jpg?v=1731426694","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-somatic-internal-family-systems-therapy-workbook-embodied-healing-practices-to-transform-trauma-for-therapists-students-clients-and-groups-9798889841180","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}