This book provides both the scientific underpinnings of the link between movement and mental health, and practical advice to help individuals achieve their goals. Inspired by the authors 17 years experience in movement therapy, it is professionally focussed and broadly applicable across a range of different disciplines.
A BodyMindCORE Approach to Prevention, Preparation and Recovery
Written for those who have undergone or who are about to have surgery, this guide will help readers find their way through the difficult maze of emotions, physical pain and fear. By including advice on what to do to aid recovery and reduce negative long-term effects, Karrasch teaches the reader how to take charge of the body, whether before ......
The Shoulder: Theory & Practice presents a comprehensive fusion of the current research knowledge and clinical expertise that will be essential for any clinician from any discipline who is involved with the assessment, management and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder. This book is a team project-led by two ......
This book is more than just a guide to physical wellbeing. It explores the connection between movement and health through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The author draws inspiration from the rich philosophy of Tao, making this an excellent resource for dancers and other movement professionals.
This clinical textbook will update the reader on the relevant anatomy, known biomechanics, clinical assessment, musculoskeletal conditions and treatment of the thorax and how these relate to the function of the whole body. An integrated biopsychosocial model (the Integrated Systems Model - ISM) will be highlighted in this text and used as a ......
Working with Clients to Manage Stress and Enhance Mind-Body Function
The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice explains the importance and benefits of self-regulating the nervous system, focusing on the vagus nerve. The author addresses the anatomy and evolution of the vagus nerve, and describes practical, evidence-based methods to stimulate it, giving practitioners the tools to assist their clients in myriad ways.
A Guide for Mental Health Professionals, Yoga Therapists and Teachers
The book describes an original model of nervous-system informed, trauma-sensitive yoga, a synthesis of classic yoga, somatic psychotherapy, and neuroscience research. It is organized around the eight stages of classic yoga practice and includes scripts of chair yoga postures, the three-part deep breath, and the Integral Yoga version of yoga ......
The management of scar tissue is a huge and growing problem for massage and other manual therapists. Research has showed that appropriate massage treatment can have significant results both physically and psychologically. This practical manual tells the therapist what to do (and what not to do) in the management of patients with traumatic scars.
The book will outline a framework of clinical yoga therapy practice for mental health problems that addresses the whole child, rather than solely their symptoms. As such, collections of behaviors and clinical symptoms that have tended to co-occur in children will be discussed, illustrated with an index of all asanas, pranayamas, and other ......
