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Breathing Is the Key to Managing Stress and Anxiety
Simple breathing exercises can calm you down when you’re overwhelmed by stress and anxiety.
Stress and anxiety are a part of life, no question. But chronic stress and worry, if left unchecked, can harm both your physical and mental health. The first step to controlling your body’s responses to stress is to control your breathing, using these simple techniques.
Polyvagal Theory in Action: 3D Example of the Nervous System with Ventral and Dorsal Vagal Systems
Gain a deeper understanding of Polyvagal Theory and why it’s so effective in trauma treatment.
Polyvagal Theory is a brain-body science that’s helped thousands of therapists make significant breakthroughs with clients suffering the impacts of trauma. In this video, Deb Dana, pioneer of clinical applications of Polyvagal Theory, creates a dynamic 3D model that demonstrates the theory in action.
19 Best Books of 2019
These top selling titles are highly purchased and praised by your colleagues and even some clients
2019 was a year of great growth in awareness and social acceptance towards mental health. These 19 titles are our most popular and highly praised resources with professionals and lay-people alike.
The Importance of Differential Diagnosis
Plus Earn 1 Free CE Hour on DSM-5® Differential Diagnosis for Clients with a History of Trauma
Learn how to make differential diagnoses for clients with a history of trauma and why it matters.
Working with Traumatized Children
Watch this short video featuring Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Is it possible to help the minds and brains of brutalized children, redraw their inner map, and incorporate a sense of trust and confidence in the future? Watch this short video to find out…
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ Book Club: December 2019
How to grow your gratitude this holiday season.
This month's suggested reads include four books to help your clients be aware of and thankful for the positive habits and practices they experience. Plus, there's a FREE worksheet...
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ Book Club: November 2019
Four best-selling titles for your November reading list.
This month's suggested reads include four books to help manage challenging emotions and behaviors.
°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ Book Club: September 2019
Our latest new releases and a free worksheet!
New school year, new books and card decks! Here are three new releases as well as one of our customer favorites.
Trauma-Informed Meditation
It’s important to understand that traumatic experiences can significantly affect our perceptions and our sense of self, and can sensitize us to sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Fortunately, there are helpful ways to ensure that meditation instruction is trauma-informed, with an emphasis on grounding and physical and emotional security.
The Rise of Suicide and Trauma in Teens
How "13 Reasons Why" Missed the Mark
Whether you find the show compelling or troublesome, one thing is certain: We need to talk about the rise of teen suicide and trauma in kids and teens. That’s why we created a free, one hour online CE seminar designed for clinicians, educators, and even parents to learn how to talk about suicide and mental health with teens. Read more to get instant access...