Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery Flip Chart: A Psychoeducational Tool for Embodied Healing Through the Lens of Applied Polyvagal Theory - Spiral

by Arielle Schwartz (Author)

Therapeutic yoga bridges a path of healing between the psyche and the body.

In the Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery Flip Chart, licensed psychologist, registered yoga teacher, and renowned trauma expert Dr. Arielle Schwartz provides a variety of foundational yoga, breathing, and meditative practices to balance, energize, and calm the body.

Grounded within the principles of polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, this flip chart will help clients:

• Understand the impact of traumatic stress on the brain and body
• Deepen awareness of their body's vagal state
• Identify when their nervous system is stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or faint
• Let go of defensive reactions connected to difficult memories of the past

Intended for in-session use, this flip chart features:

• A two-sided design that stands upright for easy visibility and portability
• 27 exercises, diagrams, and photos on client-facing pages with detailed explanations and supplemental prompts on therapist-facing pages
• Dry-erase surface client pages for easy markup, customization, and reuse

Author Biography

Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP-II, E-RYT, is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified complex trauma professional, and experienced registered yoga teacher with a private practice in Boulder, Colorado. As an internationally sought-out teacher, EMDR therapist, somatic practitioner, and leading voice in the healing of PTSD and complex trauma, she is the author of six books, including The Complex PTSD Workbook, The Complex PTSD Treatment Manual, and The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook. Learn more about Arielle at www.drarielleschwartz.com.