{"product_id":"the-somatic-internal-family-systems-therapy-workbook-by-susan-mcconnell-9798889841180","title":"The Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy Workbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide to the five pillars of embodied Internal Family Systems, offering tools and exercises for healing trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"McConnell is an expert guide to learning to listen to somatic stories and finding the way to Embodied Self.\" – Deb Dana, LCSW, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Polyvagal Theory in Therapy on Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith body-based exercises, foundational tools, and practical guidance, \u003ci\u003eThe Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how the five practices of Somatic IFS—somatic awareness, conscious breathing, radical resonance, mindful movement, and attuned touch—work together to build embodied safety, integrate unresolved harm, and facilitate trauma healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook opens by inviting the therapist to explore their own Internal System, offering an embodied approach to experiencing the model. Chapter 1 explores foundational concepts like somatics, embodiment, Parts, Self, and the cultural influences that shape and shift our embodied experiences. Chapters 2-6 delve into theoretical grounding, clinical applications, and practical exercises for each of the five practices. They offer tools to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDevelop clients' ability to name, describe, and convey sensations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecognize and track for signs of 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 doing to being with 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\n\n\u003cp\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 Somatic IFS in a larger web of effective somatic trauma healing and embodiment approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600385097964,"sku":"9798889841180","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798889841180-the-somatic-internal-family-systems-therapy-workbook.jpg?v=1777988088","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-somatic-internal-family-systems-therapy-workbook-by-susan-mcconnell-9798889841180","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}