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Trauma
Gabor Mate
Dr. Maté is a renowned speaker and bestselling author, known for his expertise on a range of topics including trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development.
About Trauma, and the Effects of Trauma –
Bessel van der Kolk
Bessel van der Kolk MD spends his career studying how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences, and has translated emerging findings from neuroscience and attachment research to develop and study a range of treatments for traumatic stress in children and adults.
“MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD is more profound than anything we have ever done. I’ve done research for 50 years, and I’ve never seen anything like it, it’s stunning.”
Bessel van der Kolk
Psychiatrist, author, researcher and educator
MDMA-Assisted Therapy & Psychedelics
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
Since their founding in 1986, MAPS has been the leading organization building the movement to foster evidence-based approaches to psychedelics and the people who use them. MAPs aims to be a trusted source for evidence-based information about psychedelic substances and integrated treatments.
The UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP)
The UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) is an academic center focused on psychedelic research, training, and public education. Founded in September of 2020, BCSP works to improve health and well-being for all through culturally informed psychedelic research; psychedelic facilitation training for religious, spiritual-care, and health-care professionals; and accessible, accurate, and reliable public education.
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research
The Psychedelic and Consciousness Research mission is to answer the most important questions in psychedelic research, therapy, and clinical education, and broaden the field of psychedelic science in collaboration with the best multi-disciplinary scientists in the world. They conduct rigorous clinical trials while elucidating underlying mechanisms driving psychedelic effects and therapeutic efficacy, and provide evidence-based education to contribute to the development of innovative therapeutic approaches that benefit individuals and society.
Internal Family Systems
IFS Institute
The mission of IFS Institute is to bring more self leadership to the world. They provide IFS training for professionals, a practitioner directory for those looking for IFS trained providers, and international learning opportunities for those exploring personal growth through IFS.
Somatic Practices
Videos
Disclaimer. Breathwork is safe for most people but is best learned under the guidance of a qualified instructor. While we have shared YouTube videos that are in the public domain and therefore deemed safe to practice at home, there are some contraindications. If in any doubt, please contact your health care provider before beginning a breathwork practice.
Additional Resources for Growth & Healing
Book - The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook by Arielle Schwartz
Article - Breathwork for Beginners
Website - Dr. Kristin Neff
Kristen Neff is a pioneer in the study of self-compassion, being the first one to operationally define and measure the construct more than twenty years ago. This website offers information about self-compassion, as well as research, and a wealth of guided practices and other resources.
Website - Cory Muscara
Cory is a former monk, teacher, author, and professor with resources and workshops available across a variety of platforms.
Podcast - Exploring Spiritual Trauma & Healing with Hillary McBride
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