Recommendations
Here is a list of many of the teachers, modalities, and frameworks that I draw from and integrate into my work.
There is so much helpful material out there, and I am only listing a few that I have personally used and been trained in.
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Nonviolent Communication
NVC is a foundational, grounding philosophy in all my work. I highly recommend that people study this transformative process with experienced trainers and with their local communities. You can learn more about NVC here:
Body-Based Therapies & Trauma Healing
If you have trouble getting “into” your body, you might want to explore a variety of body-based therapies to help you reconnect to your embodied self. Since we often “jump out” of our bodies as a result of trauma, many of these modalities focus on healing trauma. Here are some places to start exploring:
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) practices
RECOMMENDED READING
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
The Body Never Lies by Alice Miller
Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine
Integral Theory & Spiral Dynamics
I am a huge fan of all things Integral Theory and often find myself circling back to Integral Theory to orient myself and my work. One of my favorite parts of Integral theory is the assumption that “everything fits,” and one my favorite teachers in this space is Diane Hamilton. If you want to journey down this rabbit hole, here are some gateways:
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Relationship Help
There are so many excellent people in this space that I can’t possibly do justice to the long list. That said, here are a few core people for me:
Local Referrals
Referrals for therapists, bodyworkers, and NVC trainers who are local to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area may be available upon request. Please contact us if you’re looking for a recommendation. We also recommend the referrals page at core-psychotherapy.com for a comprehensive list of hotlines, psychologists, therapists, and more.
Recommended Reading
Conversations from the Heart participants have shared their favorite books that complement the study and practice of Nonviolent Communication, aside from the quintessential writings of Marshall Rosenberg. View the list here.