Mary Catherine Donnelly, BS, LMT, SEP (she/her)
Somatic Experiencing (SE™)
Trauma Informed Bodywork
Resources / Readings
I want to thank the many teachers, practitioners, colleagues, clients and friends who have contributed to this list of books, trainings, videos and education to support ongoing individual education and personal growth. The information provided is not a replacement for the therapeutic relationship or to replace medical advice. All resources below are hyperlinked.
Somatic Experiencing / Trauma Resources:
Waking the Tiger by Peter A. Levine
Trauma and Memory by Peter A. Levine
In An Unspoken Voice by Peter Levine
Freedom from Pain by Peter A. Levine & Maggie Phillips
Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress and Trauma by Luis Mojica
Down-Regulating Meditation for Fear with Lael Keen, SEP
Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana
In the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Gabor Maté
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté
When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
The Practice of Embodying Emotions by Raja Selvam
Resources for Developmental Trauma and Attachment:
The Power of Attachment: How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships by Diane Poole Heller
Inner Relationship Focusing Resources:
Somatic Inner Relationship Focusing with Maureen Gallagher, PhD
The Power of Focusing: A Practical Guide to Emotional Self-Healing by Ann Weiser Cornell
The Radical Acceptance of Everything: Living a Focusing Life by Ann Weiser Cornell
Untangling: How You Can Transform What’s Impossibly Stuck by Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin
Self Exploration and Spirituality
The Seat of the Soul: Inspiring Vision of Humanity's Spiritual Destiny by Gary Zukav
Resource for Highly Sensitive Folks
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron
Resources for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
Resource for Better Boundaries
Embodied Boundaries Virtual Course by Embodied Unlimited
Resource for Developing a Healthy Relationship with Food
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch
Energy Balancing & Hands on Practices:
The Tao of Trauma: A Practitioner's Guide for Integrating Five Element Theory and Trauma Treatment by Alaine D. Duncan with Kathy L. Kain
Dancing with Yin and Yang by John Chitty
Esoteric Anatomy: The Body as Consciousness by Bruce Berger
The Polarity Process: Energy as a Healing Art by Franklyn Sills
The Deep Massage Book: How to Combine Structure and Energy in Bodywork by David Lauterstein
Anti-Oppression Resources:
My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok V. Menom (they/them)
Daddy, Why Am I Brown? A children's book by Lamont R. Wilson
Somatic Educators offering online learning:
Holistic Life Navigation by Luis Mojica
SmartBody SmartMind by Irene Lyon
Prenatal and Perinatal Support:
Center for Perinatal and Prenatal Programs
For Adoptees (I am white, domestically adopted)
The Primal Wound by Nancy Newton Verrier
Journey Of The Adopted Self by Betty Jean Lifton (1995)
Lost and Found: The Adoption Experience by Betty Jean Lifton (2009)
The Adopted Life – Angela Tucker, transracial adoptee, filmmaker and author
Born with Teeth by Kate Mulgrew
The Mistress’ Daughter by A.M. Homes
You Don’t Look Adopted by Anne Heffron
Adoptees On by Haley Radke - podcast
Burnout
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski
Support in Recognizing Verbal Abuse
Support for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Crime Victims Center Chester County
including sexual violence
610-692-7273 - crisis line
Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault
PA Mental Health Support
PA Behavioral Health Center
855-304-5825
Chester County Mental Health Emergency
610.280.3270
Support for Interpersonal Violence
Domestic Violence Chester County Hotline
610-431-1430
Support for Parents / Caregivers of Children:
Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be by Dr. Becky Kennedy
Trauma Proofing Your Kids by Peter A. Levine & Maggie Kline
Trauma Through a Child’s Eyes by Peter A. Levine & Maggie Kline
Parent Coach for Parents of Emerging Adults and Adult Children
Support for Relationships:
Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship by Terrence Real
Esther Perel's Where Should We Begin?: The Arc of Love by Esther Perel
Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic & the Domestic by Esther Perel
Disclaimer: Mary Catherine Donnelly is not a licensed physician nor psychotherapist, and as such she does not diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical or mental condition or disease.