Global community resources are assets that help meet certain needs, they are essential in providing community needs and development in a diverse range of support, expression and natural self-development. We will be adding a variety of assets that give insight to our community in integrated healthcare and wellness to increase community service, leadership, and vitality.
What is the ACE Study & Check Your Score: Take this free online quiz.
The Attachment Project: Take this free quiz to determine your attachment style.
Somatic and Trauma Specialized Healthcare Providers
Alaine Duncan is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, author of The Tao of Trauma: A Practitioner’s Guide for Integrating Five Element Theory and Trauma Treatment, written with Kathy Kain, integrates the Five Elements, the five steps of self-protection found in animal predator-prey relationships, and the transformative science of polyvagal theory; and creator of the Tao of Trauma: Integrating Five Element Theory and Trauma Healing training program.
Dr. Aline LaPierre Creator of NeuroAffective Touch® is a neurologically informed psychotherapy that uses somatic psychology, touch, and body-centered approaches as vital psychobiological interventions (NATouch, 2021). NATouch reaches domains of the person which cannot be reached by talk therapy alone.
Glyndie Nickerson M.A., Ph.D., SEP is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute Faculty Member, a somatic psychotherapist and holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
Jennifer Koch LCSW, LMT, SEP is an 30 year experienced holistic mental health therapist in Denver, Colorado who is a truly a good fit for you or your teen during a stressful time in life can be challenging and at times exhausting, specializing in supporting teens and adults in moving beyond the challenges of depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress. You can connect with Jennifer at 720-234-8163.
Kristen Bock, LPC, SEP, ASDCS, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC supports adults learn to cope with and overcome various life struggles, with over 11 years of experience treating trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, and grief, among other conditions, and also concerns of the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent populations in Westminster, Colorado, phone: 720-727-0506.
Margaret Rosenau, M.A., RCST, SEP is the Owner/Director at School of Inner Health (see below in Trauma Recovery Resources), where she is the lead Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist trainer.
Maureen Gallagher, M.A., PhD, SEP is psychologist, SEI Faculty Instructor, and Inner Relationship Focusing Trainer.
Raja Selvam, PhD, SEP is a licensed clinical psychologist, is the author of The Practice of Embodying Emotions, and the developer of Integral Somatic Psychology™ (ISP™), an effective somatic therapy that helps clients achieve optimal mental health by fully embodying their emotions. He has taught for twenty-five years in over twenty countries.
Viana Mora, C-IAYT, SEP, RSME/T, E-RYT500/YACEP, RRCA holds a global trauma specialized private practice and the Founder and Executive Director of The Grace Tree Foundation supporting those in need of physiological trauma recovery and support.
Trauma Recovery Resources
Addiction and Trauma SAMHSA’s working definition of recovery (PDF) defines recovery as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. Recovery signals a dramatic shift in the expectation for positive outcomes for individuals who experience mental and substance use conditions or the co-occurring of the two.
American Psychological Association (APA) offers comprehensive guidance on coping with traumatic events, depression, anger, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction as well as meaningful pathways to healing, forgiveness, and building resilience.
Betrayal Trauma Recovery offers live group sessions where women get educated about this type of abuse, and offers a FREE Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast.
Our Living Free Workshop helps women determine their husband’s true character and will teach you essential emotional safety strategies.
Bodynamic International: Somatic Psychology and Analysis System – is a pioneering method of somatic developmental psychology and psychotherapy that integrates current research in the psychomotor development of children, cognitive and depth psychotherapy, brain research, and special emphasis on the quality of contact and on healthy relationship.
C-PTSD Foundation Bridges the healing gap, leaving a legacy of healing for future generations, to end the cycle of complex relational trauma by providing the safety, life skills, relational education, and reparative experiences a survivor needs so they can create new habits and experience optimum health in every area of life.
HHS Office of Population Affairs in response to recent acts of mass violence, the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) shares these resources for youth, families, and professionals who are affected by these tragedies.
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) The International Association of Yoga Therapists has championed yoga as a healing art and science since 1989. Membership is open to all who are aligned with our mission—yoga practitioners, yoga teachers, yoga therapists, healthcare practitioners who use yoga in their practices, and yoga researchers.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
School of Inner Health - Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Training in Denver, Colorado.
Somatic Experiencing® International is dedicated to supporting trauma resolution and resilience through culturally responsive professional training and education, research, and outreach around the globe.
Trauma Research Foundation supports growth in community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and people whose lives are affected by trauma.
Yoga4cancer (or y4c) is an evidence-informed Oncology Yoga method tailored to address the specific physical and emotional needs left by the cancer and cancer treatments. The approach matches breath and movement to stimulate the immune system, improve flexibility & strength, reduce anxiety and boost overall well-being.
Yoga for 12 Step Recovery (Y12) - Y12 a leading modality for relapse prevention and reintegration – available and accessible to ALL communities, including every treatment center in the USA and internationally.
Workplace, Medical, & Healthcare Trauma
Experiencing Workplace Trauma? Take this assessment to find out. (online assessment)
Medical Trauma: Dealing with Psychological Responses to Medical Events
Emotional Workplace Trauma is a Silent Epidemic – Here’s How To Spot It (article)
Ostrich effect - Leader decisions from psychology perspectives (video)
Trauma in the workplace: what it is and 5 ways leadership can help (article)
Exposure to Workplace Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Intern Physicians
Exposure to Evil: PTSD, Secondary Trauma & Burnout among Criminal Justice Professionals (video 27:19)
Judicial Misconduct and Public Confidence in the Rule of Law
Building Resilience in Law Enforcement Through a Mental Wellness Program
What Is Workplace PTSD — and How Can You Support Your Employees Who Suffer From It?
Managing Symptoms of Complex Trauma in the Workplace
Reading
Waking the Tiger by Dr. Peter Levine (book)
In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Dr. Peter Levine (book)
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Dr. Gabor Mate (book)
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk MD (book may be triggering for some, having regulating resources on hand may help)
Sins of the System: Trauma, Guns, Tragedy, and the Betrayal of Our Children (book)
Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman (book)
It Didn’t Start with You by Mark Wolynn (book)
Stronger Than That: A Domestic Violence Survivor Uncovers the Truth About Her Abuser by Sarah Doucette (book)
Before I Leave You: A Memoir on Suicide, Addiction and Healing (A story of recovery & forgiveness after the damage of childhood trauma, addiction and more/book)
What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma (NPR interview on living with Complex PTSD/book)
A Change in Plans: A Memoir by Susan Underwood (A Mother’s story of losing her son and being diagnosed with PTSD/book).
What Is Somatic Trauma Therapy
Research Studies
Effects of Mindfulness Yoga vs Stretching and Resistance Training Exercises on Anxiety and Depression for People With Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial- Jojo Y Y Kwok, Jackie C Y Kwan, M Auyeung, Vincent C T Mok, Claire K Y Lau, K C Choi, Helen Y L Chan
Effectiveness of Yoga Therapy as a Complementary Treatment for Major Psychiatric Disorders: A Meta-Analysis- Patricia Cabral, BA; Hilary B. Meyer, BA; and Donna Ames, MD
Somatic Experiencing for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Outcome Study, Danny Brom, Yaffa Stokar, Cathy Lawi, Vered Nuriel-Porat, Yuval Ziv,1 Karen Lerner, and Gina Ross
Effect of Somatic Experiencing Resiliency-Based Trauma Treatment Training on Quality of Life and Psychological Health as Potential Markers of Resilience in Treating Professionals, Neal E. Winblad, Michael Changaris and Phyllis K. Stein
Functional somatic disorders: discussion paper for a new common classification for research and clinical use, 2020- BMC Medicine, Christopher Burton is a general practitioner, PF is a psychiatrist, PH and BL are specialists in psychosomatic medicine and WR is a psychologist.
Yoga Therapy and Polyvagal Theory: The Convergence of Traditional Wisdom and Contemporary Neuroscience for Self-Regulation and Resilience- Frontiers In Human Neuroscience, 2018
Medical Yoga Therapy- Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
Yoga as an adjunctive treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled trial (2014 Journal of Clinical Psychiatry: Core Study Establishing an Evidence Base for TCTSY)
Trauma Sensitive Yoga as a complementary treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: A Qualitative Descriptive analysis (2017 International Journal of Stress Management)
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Women Veterans who Experienced Military Sexual Trauma: Interim Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial (2021 National Library of Medicine)
Yoga Effective Adjunct Therapy in Recurrent Vasovagal Syncope- (2021 Journal of the American College of Cardiology)
Audio/Video Resources
Trauma Informed Loving Kindness Meditation (audio/video)
Why Addiction is a “disease” and why is it important (SAMHSA Webinar - 1:01:27)
GAINS Webinar: A Holistic Trauma Informed Approach For Every Treatment Court Role: Maximizing Team Members Effectiveness In Interpersonal Interactions (SAMHSA 12/2022 Webinar - 1:28:47)
GAINS Webinar: Fostering Trauma-Informed Practices in Your Courtroom: Approaches for Judges, Courts (SAMHSA Webinar- 1:29:57)
Parental Alienation and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) (2021 video)
Do You Have Post Betrayal Syndrome? TEDx Cherry Creek Women (2020 video)
What It’ Like to Survive a Toxic Parent & Childhood Trauma (36:41)
First responders falling through the cracks: EMTs battle PTSD, depression on the job | Nightline (2021 video)
Frientimacy: The 3 Requirements of All Healthy Friendships (Ted Talk 16:23)
5 Physical Signs of Past Trauma That Most People Miss (13:47)
ADHD in Girls and Women (Ted Talk16:36)
Local, National and State Resources
Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Assault Webpage (helpingsurvivors.org)
National Domestic Violence Webpage - Hotline 800-799- SAFE (7233)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Prevention: Learn how to identify bullying and stand up to it safely - (StopBullying.gov)
12 Signs You’ve Experienced Narcissistic Abuse (Plus How to Get Help)
Transcend App- (Mobile app to assist with recovery after mass violence)
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline 1-800-662-4357
24/7 Mental Health Support Line: Texas Health and Human Services launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Call toll-free at 1.833.986.1919 anytime to speak to a counselor.
COVID 19 Resources
We closely follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in responding to the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) that is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness worldwide. We’ve shared the following resources for you and your family safety.