SELF-GUIDED SOMATIC THERAPY WORKBOOK by Sasha Stok
Nonfiction, Health, Self-Help, Therapy
5*****
Blurb: Somatic exercises and therapy techniques to release stress, rewire the nervous system, and create lasting relief. Self-Guided Somatic Therapy Workbook offers a practical guide to regulating your nervous system and releasing stored stress, trauma, and emotional tension. With clear explanations and step-by-step exercises, licensed clinician and Somatic Experiencing practitioner Sasha Stok, PhD, helps you reconnect with your body, build emotional resilience, and process overwhelming experiences without reliving them. Inside you’ll find: Guided somatic exercises for everyday practice; Trauma-informed tools that prioritize safety and boundaries; Clear instruction from a licensed clinical psychologist; A self-guided approach you can use from home; Practical techniques that bridge clinical theory and real-life healing. Grounded in trauma-informed somatic therapy principles, this workbook emphasizes safety, pacing, and self-compassion. Organized in progressive phases—from building awareness and stability to processing and integration—it provides a flexible path toward greater calm, connection, and embodied healing.
THOUGHTS: I thought this was an informative and practical addition to work started in therapeutic counseling. The workbook contains step-by-step instructions for you to follow. And, though you can skip through the sections, the author says up front that you’ll get more out of the book if you go through it in a linear way.
The author explains that Somatic therapy takes the entire body into focus, including the brain and nervous system. This kind of practice gives you the ability to notice and interpret sensations throughout the body. She also stresses that you should see a physician first for a check up and to continue with your therapist.
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