Bindung, Regulation und Resilienz

How does developmental trauma arise and how can it be treated? Early childhood traumas have significant consequences for the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of those affected. The symptoms are complex, and their causes are not easy to identify, as they often lie in the pre-verbal stage. Therefore, treatment should be oriented both physically and psychologically. This book provides theoretical background information and practical treatment approaches for all those who work professionally with trauma in child development.

Many patients lacked safety and security in their childhood. Both are prerequisites for the development of self-regulation and the foundation of resilience, which must be fostered.

Topics covered in this book:

• Neuroscientific findings
• Attachment theory and child development
• Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine)
• Polyvagal theory (Stephen Porges)
• The appropriate use of touch in psychotherapy

"Nothing is as beneficial for resilience as the body. One must not only understand how trauma is stored in the body but also how interoception can restore balance for those affected, allowing them to find themselves, experience wholeness, and recognize the good in life again." – from the foreword by Peter Levine.