The following books, articles and websites refer to ideas and therapeutic approaches that have influenced me personally and professionally. Some of them may be of interest to you if you are considering therapy for the first time or are interested in different theories and approaches to personal growth and change.
Gestalt therapy :
Fagan, J., & Shepherd, I. L. (1970). Gestalt therapy now: Theory, techniques, applications. Oxford, England: Science & Behavior Books.
Perls, Frederick S. (1971). Gestalt therapy verbatim. New York: Bantam Books.
Simkin, James S. (1998) Gestalt Therapy Mini-Lectures. Gouldesboro, ME: The Gestalt Journal Press.
Yontef, G. M. (1993). Awareness, dialogue & process. Highland, NY: The Gestalt Journal Press.
Pesso-Boyden System Psychomotor:
pbsp.com
Trauma:
Herman, Judith. (1992). Trauma and recovery: the aftermath of violence — from domestic abuse to political terror. New York: Basic Books.
Miller, Alice. (1997). The drama of the gifted child: the search for the true self. New York: Basic Books.
Miller, Alice. (2005). The body never lies: the lingering effects of hurtful parenting. New York: W.W. Norton and Company.
Van der Kolk, Bessel A. (2014). The body keeps the score: brain, mind and body in the healing of trauma. New York: Penguin Random House.
On Human Nature:
Jean Leidloff YouTube video: Touch the Future (58 minutes)
Junger, Sebastian. (2016) Tribe: on homecoming and belonging. New York: Twelve.
Southfork Counseling 