Touch After Trauma: A Practical Guide for Manual Therapists
Integrating Physical and Mental Health in Trauma Recovery
Western medicine often upholds a rigid division between physical and mental health, creating an artificial boundary that challenges manual therapists as they encounter increasing signs of traumatic stress in their patients. Touch After Trauma: A Practical Guide for Manual Therapists addresses this gap, offering a groundbreaking approach to integrate modern neuroscience into clinical practice.
Current research reveals that the mind and body are profoundly interconnected, particularly in individuals who have experienced trauma. Psychological trauma frequently manifests in physical symptoms, while physical trauma can leave lasting psychological impacts. This guide empowers manual therapists to harness insights from neurology, endocrinology, and modern psychology to more effectively support trauma survivors within their scope of practice.
A Comprehensive Resource for Diverse Healthcare Professionals
Manual therapists encompass a wide array of professionals, from chiropractors, osteopaths, massage therapists, and physiotherapists to practitioners who offer reflexology, shiatsu, reiki, and craniosacral therapy. Touch After Trauma offers a new clinical framework for manual therapists of all disciplines, presenting the neuroscience of trauma in accessible language and integrating principles of trauma-informed care. The book provides:
In-Depth Insights: Understand how trauma impacts a survivor’s experience of both mind and body, enhancing your ability to recognize and address survivors’ unique needs.
Innovative Treatment Approaches: Explore novel techniques that support comprehensive recovery within the scope of manual therapy.
Practical Application: Learn strategies to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment that fosters trust and healing.
Case Studies and Examples: Benefit from real-life examples and case studies that illustrate the application of trauma-informed care in diverse clinical settings.
Touch After Trauma is an essential guide for manual therapists committed to advancing their practice through trauma-informed care. By integrating these principles, practitioners can better support their patients' journeys toward healing and recovery.
