{"product_id":"9798889841180","title":"The Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy Workbook","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™ practitioners, and mental health healers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Susan McConnell","offers":[{"title":"North Atlantic Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2025-01-07","offer_id":46019539501311,"sku":"9798889841180","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_e071bfa2-5b2b-42d2-a956-c2ab87104e68.jpg?v=1723176554","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9798889841180","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}