The Somatic Self-Compassion™ training model has its roots in the following theories, methodologies and practices, including the trainings listed that have been completed by your facilitator, Kristy Arbon.
Brain science
Training:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Adelaide
Books:
- Beruning, L.G. (2016) Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Seratonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin and Endorphin Levels
- Goleman, D. (2005) Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
- Goleman, D. (1998) Working with Emotional Intelligence
- Hanson, R. (2009) Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
- Hanson, R. (2013) Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence
Buddhist philosophy
Training:
- Integrated Study and Practice Program, Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
- Certificate in Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy
Compassion-Focussed Therapy (Paul Gilbert)
Books:
- Gilbert, P. (2009). The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life’s Challenges
- Gilbert, P. & Choden (2013). Mindful Compassion: Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Transform Our Lives
Deep Listening: Dadirri (Australian Indigenous Cultures)
Books:
- Atkinson, J. Trauma Trails: Recreating Song Lines
Feeding Your Demons (Lama Tsultrim Allione)
Books:
- Allione, T. Feeding Your Demons: Ancient Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict
Focusing (Eugene Gendlin)
Books:
- Gendlin, E. Focusing
- Weiser Cornell, A. The Power of Focusing: A Practical Guide to Emotional Self-Healing
Internal Family Systems (Dick Schwartz)
Training:
Books:
- Earley, J. (2012) Self-Therapy: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Wholeness and Healing Your Inner Child Using IFS, A New, Cutting-Edge Psychotherapy, 2nd Edition
- Earley, J & Weiss, B. (2013) Freedom from Your Inner Critic: A Self-Therapy Approach
- Goulding, R. & Schwartz, R. (2003) The Mosaic Mind, Empowering the Tormented Selves of Child Abuse Survivors
- Schwartz, R. (1997) Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Schwartz, R. (2001) Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model
- Sweezy, M. & Ziskind, E. (2013) Internal Family Systems Therapy: New Dimensions
Mindful Self-Compassion (Kristin Neff and Chris Germer)
Training:
- Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training, Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
- Mindful Self-Compassion Certified Teacher, University of California San Diego, Center for Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute
Books:
- Germer, C. K. (2009). The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
- Germer, C. K. & Neff, K.D. (2016) Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Guide
- Neff, K. D. (2011). Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Mindfulness
Books
- Honoré, C. (2004) In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed
- Kornfield, J. (1993) A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
- Morgan, B. (2016) The Meditator’s Dilema: An Innovative Approach to Overcoming Obstacles and Revitalizing Your Practice
- Thich Nhat Hanh (1999) The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
Radical Emergent Self-Wisdom theory (Kristy Arbon)
Restorative Yoga
Training:
- Certificate in Fitness Leadership, Regency College of Technical and Further Education
Sensory Modulation Program (Tina Champagne)
Training:
Books:
- Champagne, T. Sensory Modulation & Environment: Essential Elements of Occupation
Shame Resilience Theory (Brené Brown)
Training:
Books:
- Brown, Brené (2007) I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Making the Journey from “What Will People Think?” to “I Am Enough”
- Brown, Brené (2010) The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
- Brown, Brené (2012) Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
- Brown, Brené (2012), Men, Women, and Worthiness: The Experience of Shame and the Power of Being Enough
- Brown, Brené (2015) Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution
Singing Over the Bones archetype work (Clarissa Pinkola Estés)
Training:
- Singing Over the Bones Facilitator Training (in process), Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ Archetypal and Cross-Cultural Studies Institute
Books:
- Allen, L.F. (2016) Jailbreaking the Goddess: A Radical Revisioning of Feminist Spirituality
- Bolen, J.S. (1984) Goddesses in Everywoman: Powerful Archetypes in Women’s Lives
- Estés, C.P. (1992) Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype
- Estés, C.P. (2011) Untie the Strong Woman: Blessed Mother’s Immaculate Love for the Wild Soul
- Greenfield, T. (ed.) (2014) Naming the Goddess
- Kryder, R.P. (1991) The Faces of the Moon Mother: An archetypal cycle
- Monaghan, P. (1999) The Goddess Companion: Daily Meditations on the Feminine Spirit
Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine)
Books:
- Levine, P.A. (2010) In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness
- Levine, P.A. (2015) Trauma and Memory: Brain and Body in a Search for the Living Past
- Levine, P.A. (1997) Walking the Tiger: Healing Trauma
SoulCollage (Seena Frost)
Book:
- Frost, S SoulCollage Evolving
Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice (Dennis Saleebey)
Training:
- Post-Graduate Bachelor of Social Work, Flinders University
Books:
- Saleebey, D. The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice
