Somatic Methods for Affect Regulation

<p><em>Somatic Methods for Affect Regulation</em> is a unique resource that presents a variety of approaches for working somatically with youth. Chapters provide an overview of the relevant neuroscience research with a specific focus on affect regulation. The somatic techniques showcased in the book are evidence-based and illustrated with case studies showing their impact. Importantly, the chapters are also chock full of practical information, including strategies for working with dysregulated youth, information for collaborative and cooperative care, and an appendix with checklists and worksheets to help clinicians plan, guide, and assess their work. </p> <p><strong><em>Introduction </em>Part I: Theory and Somatic Approaches</strong> 1. Brain Development, Trauma, and Affect Regulation 2. Frameworks and Models <strong>Part II: Essential Components in Clinical Work with Complexly Traumatized Youth</strong> 3. Comprehensive Trauma Assessment 4. Guiding Treatment Principles 5. Working with Systems 6. Misunderstood Children: Diagnostic Dilemmas <strong>Part III: Somatic Interventions: Clinical Applications</strong> 7. Interactive Regulation 8. Self-Regulation 9. Boundaries, Proximity-Seeking and Avoidant Behaviors 10. Movement and Posture <strong>Part IV: Special Populations</strong> 11. LGBTQ+ Youth 12. Dissociation in Children and Youth Appendices Reference Index</p>