Table of Contents
Foreword David Schleich PhD vii
Introduction xi
Part 1 Roots and Definitions 1
Chapter 1 The history of the experience 3
Chapter 2 Present considerations 15
Chapter 3 A divided perspective 41
Part 2 Setting The Stage 59
Chapter 4 Brain on fire 61
Chapter 5 Optimizing our metabolism 87
Chapter 6 The healing power of nature 107
Chapter 7 Trauma-informed care 141
Part 3 Traversing the Inner World 159
Chapter 8 A way in 161
Chapter 9 The mind-body connection 181
Chapter 10 The arts as refuge 211
Part 4 The Expressive Arts 225
Chapter 11 Writing and visual arts 227
Chapter 12 Music and vocalization 243
Chapter 13 Movement and dance 257
Chapter 14 Acting 267
Part 5 The Path Forward 281
Chapter 15 Putting it all together 283
Epilogue 301
Appendices 309
Appendix 1 Epigenetics 311
Appendix 2 Homeopathic medicines 313
Appendix 3 Plants to support the brain 319
Appendix 4 Dr. Heather's womb exercise 321
Appendix 5 Writing - a sample poem 324
Appendix 6 Visit guidelines for clinicians 325
Appendix 7 Sleep 329
Appendix 8 Acute PTS 333
Appendix 8 The International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) 335
Bibliography 343
Resources 349
Acknowledgments 351
References 353
Index 383
