Sheryl Crow
our heads, And into our hearts."
2. Put YOur recOrds On
Corinne Bailey Rae
song, You go ahead, let your hair down,
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your
dreams, Just go ahead, let your hair down."
3. edge Of tHe Ocean
Ivy
let the sun shine in. At the edge of the ocean,
We can start over again."
4. Beautiful flOwer
India.Arie
when you believe in you, who are beautiful,
(yeah you), who are brilliant, (yeah you), who
are powerful, (yeah you), who are resilient."
5. feeling gOOd
for me, and I'm feeling good."
6. suPerwOman
she is), Still when I'm a mess, I still put on
a vest with an `S' on my chest, Oh yes, I'm
a Superwoman."
7. life is wOnderful
Jason Mraz
takes you years to know what love is, And it
takes some fears to make you trust, It takes
some tears to make it rust, It takes the dust
to have it polished."
8. all rOads
this is the sound of faith stepping out of fear,
Oh the journey of one soul's passage through
time, This is one lone dreamer learning to fly."
9. tHe sun will rise
it'll be alright, All I need is a little faith to
get by."
10. i'm readY
I'm going, I want to go where the rivers are
over-flowing, I'm ready to let the rivers wash
over me."
11. sOmewHere Over tHe rainBOw
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
the clouds are far behind me, Where trouble
melts like lemon drops, High above the chimney
top that's where you'll find me."
Babette Rothschild, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
a practicing psychotherapist
since 1976. In The Body
Remembers, Rothschild
illuminates the value of un-
derstanding the psychophys-
iology (mind-body link) of
trauma for both clinicians
phenomenon of somatic memory and the impact of
trauma on the body. Reducing the chasm between
scientific theory and clinical practice and bridging
the gap between talk and body therapy, Rothschild
presents techniques for addressing the memory
in the body. By providing a concise, accessible
and practical overview of trauma theory, this book
moves fluidly from theory to application. Roth-
schild's watershed work is an excellent starting
point for those looking for a deeper understanding
of the mind-body connection with regard to trauma
Peter A. Levine, Ph.D.
manifold and lasting is no
longer debated among
medical and psychological
experts. In fact, researchers have shown that sur-
vivors of accidents, disaster, and childhood trauma
often endure lifelong symptoms ranging from anxi-
ety and depression to unexplained physical pain,
fatigue and illness. In Healing Trauma, Dr. Peter A.
Levine has crafted a powerful book for profession-
als working in the field of trauma studies that also
serves as a guide to self discovery and healing for
those impacted by trauma. The book offers read-
ers the personal step-by-step guide for using the
theory of Somatic ExperiencingTM--an internation-
ally recognized "body-centric" approach to trauma
therapy--that Dr. Levine first introduced in his highly
acclaimed work Waking the Tiger. Also included is a
60-minute CD of guided Somatic Experiencing.
who wants to heal their trauma or support others
through the healing process. "Trauma is a fact of
life," teaches Peter Levine, "but it doesn't have to
be a life sentence." Now, he shares his essential
methods to address unexplained symptoms of
trauma at their source--the body--to return us to
a natural state of balance.
hARDShIp, hUMILIATION, heART-
BReAk AND OVeRcOMING IT ALL
inspiration from time to
time. Andrea Buchanan's
little compilation is big on
empowerment. It's the
hardcover version of curling
up on your couch for a
heart-to-heart with 30 of
your best girlfriends. These
powerhouse women--including Joyful Heart's
Founder, Mariska Hargitay and Executive Director,
Maile Zambuto--open up about defining moments
in their lives and the perseverance they didn't know
they possessed. Raw and achingly real, these
stories will make you laugh, break your heart and
renew your faith in the human spirit.
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky with Connie Burk
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
explores the impact of
extensive exposure to trauma
amongst the many individuals
in our society who are tasked
with or have chosen to help
others. For medical profes-
sionals, police officers, relief workers, crisis coun-
selors and others who deal with human suffering,
vicarious trauma can take a serious toll. People in
these roles may find themselves becoming jaded,
cynical, tired, or believing that they are incapable of
accomplishing any positive impact.
negativity, while not being enveloped or over-
whelmed by it. With her theory of Trauma Steward-
ship she combines the age-old wisdom of traditions
from around the globe with the most cutting-edge
contemporary research, inviting those of us who
have been exposed to hardship, suffering or
trauma--whether directly or indirectly--to reinvent
how we approach caring for others and ourselves.
able work practices and maintains a private counsel-
ing practice for individuals. She is also the founder
and director of a Spanish-language preschool
and grade school enrichment program that offers
an environmental and social-justice curriculum.