Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, MFT, is a somatic psychotherapist, international teacher of somatic psychology, author and consultant. She is the founder of Embodywise and a co-founder of Hakomi Institute of California. She integrates Hakomi mindful somatic psychotherapy, somatic trauma therapies, embodied mindfulness practices, and movement therapies. She is also the developer of ISITTA trauma training. Manuela is the author of several books, including Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox (PESI) and 8 Keys to Practicing Mindfulness (W.W. Norton).

"Manuela Mischke-Reeds offers therapists yet another invaluable tool for working with trauma. In her latest work, she shines a spotlight on the power of trauma-sensitive movement as a therapeutic modality. With clear, step-by-step instructions, she guides practitioners in integrating movement into their sessions in a way that is both accessible and practical for clients. Her guidance is precise and user-friendly, ensuring therapists feel confident in applying these techniques. Importantly, she situates these practices within the broader context of nervous system regulation, enriching the reader's understanding of how movement can support healing by addressing the body's physiological responses to trauma. This integration of practical tools with foundational theory makes her work an essential resource for trauma-informed care."

--Dr. Joanne Spence, author of Trauma-Informed Yoga and Trauma-Informed Yoga Card Deck and co-author of Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Responsive Yoga Teaching

"Trauma Sensitive Movement is an insightful guide to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of movement-based therapy. It provides a practical roadmap of step-by-step techniques we can bring into the therapy room, while thoughtfully explaining the rationale and theory underpinning this holistic approach to healing. Therapists wanting to enhance their trauma-informed practice and understand their clients on a new level will find this book to be an empowering resource."

--Dr. Kaitlin Harkess, clinical psychologist and host of Wisdom for Wellbeing podcast

"So often, therapists want to explore movement with clients but do not know where to start. In Trauma-Sensitive Movement, Manuela Mischke-Reeds has masterfully bridged this gap with clear guidance and practical techniques. This is an indispensable resource for new clinicians and seasoned movement therapists, who will be inspired by her creative approach to bringing the body into therapy. This will be your trusted companion on the journey to creating meaningful change through movement."

--Arielle Schwartz, PhD, founder of resilience-informed therapy and author of Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery

Publisher: PESI Publishing, Inc.

Pub date: 2025-02-18

Length: 242 pages