These resources are for those whose curiosity leads them not only to embark on a personal journey but also to deepen their understanding of trauma and its resolution.

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Peter Levine, the founder of Somatic Experiencing (SE), has written several excellent books. Waking the Tiger is his foundational work, while the included audio course offers deep insights, experiential exercises, and a more accessible way to learn for those who prefer audio formats.

Bessel van der Kolk’s book is a dense volume rich with in-depth research. While it doesn’t focus specifically on SE (it barely mentions it), it provides a comprehensive view of trauma—how it affects the brain and the various healing modalities available.

Deb Dana brings a fresh perspective on how to apply the polyvagal theory in a therapeutic setting and it´s a good introduction to what the polyvagal theory is.

Deb Dana offers an excellent introduction to polyvagal theory and presents a fresh perspective on its application in therapeutic settings.

Roger Castillo, a spiritual teacher, generally takes a top-down approach focused on self-realization through self-inquiry and understanding life dynamics. In the three videos featured here, however, he delves into the energetic components of awakening, which closely align with the work we do in SE.

The final video is particularly intriguing, featuring Adyashanti and Gabor Maté discussing the intersection of therapy and spiritual awakening—exploring the areas of the self touched by these approaches and how they mutually enhance one another, in line with the "Grow Up, Clean Up, Wake Up, and Show Up" maxim by Ken Wilber.