The Tao of Trauma · A Practitioner's Guide for Integrating Five Element Theory and Trauma Treatment by Duncan, Alaine D. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Praise for The Tao of Trauma Copyright Dedication List of Illustrations Poem Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part 1: East Meets West for Integrative Healing

1: The Western Perspective on Traumatic Stress

History and Context Positive, Tolerable, and Toxic Stress Understanding Toxic or Traumatic Stress Integrative Healing Creates More Possibilities The Impact of Trauma on Individuals, Families, and Communities

2: Polyvagal Theory Illuminates and Informs Acupuncture and Asian Medicine

Three Neurophysiological Platforms The Sympathetic Nervous System and Self-Protection The Ventral Vagus/Social Engagement System The Dorsal Vagus System Polyvagal Theory and Acupuncture and Asian Medicine

3: Acupuncture and Asian Medicine’s Perspective on Traumatic Stress

Axioms of Acupuncture and Asian Medicine The Self-Protective Response and the Five Elements The Five Survivor Types The Five Element Correspondences as a Resonant Framework

Part 2: Preparing for Caring

4: Touch, Coherence, and Resonance

Touch and the Human Experience Coherence Is Cardiac Regulation in Our Organs and Tissues Coherence Builds Resonance between Systems Mindful Touch Supports Coherence in and Resonance between Systems The Energetic Nature of Body Tissues

5: Principles of Practice

Framing a Session When There Is an “Oops” Guidance for the Use of Touch Scope of Practice Orientation for Various Clinical Disciplines

Part 3: Restoring Balance and Regulation via the Five Elements

6: Metal and Autumn: Awaken Arousal

THE FIVE STEPS OF THE SELF-PROTECTIVE RESPONSE Orientation: The Nature of the Metal Element Context: The Role of the Metal Element in the Self-Protective Response Common Symptoms for the Metal Type: The Lung and Colon Remedies for Restoring Regulation in the Metal Social Implications for Restoring Regulation in the Metal Element Conclusion

7: Water and Winter: Signal Threat

THE FIVE STEPS OF THE SELF-PROTECTIVE RESPONSE Orientation: The Nature of the Water Element Context: The Role of the Water Element in the Self-Protective Response Common Symptoms for the Water Type: The Kidneys and Bladder Remedies for Restoring Regulation in the Water Social Implications for Restoring Regulation in the Water Element Conclusion

8: Wood and Spring: Mobilize a Response

THE FIVE STEPS OF THE SELF-PROTECTIVE RESPONSE Orientation: The Nature of the Wood Element Context: The Role of the Wood Element in the Self-Protective Response Common Symptoms for the Wood Type: The Liver and Gall Bladder Remedies for Restoring Regulation in the Wood Social Implications for Restoring Regulation in the Wood Element Conclusion

9: Fire and Summer: Restore Coherence

THE FIVE STEPS OF THE SELF-PROTECTIVE RESPONSE Orientation: The Nature of the Fire Element Context: The Role of the Fire Element in the Self-Protective Response Common Symptoms for the Fire Type: The Heart, Heart Protector, Small Intestine, and Triple Heater Remedies for Restoring Regulation in the Fire Social Implications for Restoring Regulation in the Fire Element Conclusion

10: Earth and Late Summer: Digest the Gristle

THE FIVE STEPS OF THE SELF-PROTECTIVE RESPONSE Orientation: The Nature of the Earth Element Context: The Role of the Earth Elementin the Self-Protective Response Common Symptoms for the Earth Type: The Spleen and Stomach Remedies for Restoring Regulation in the Earth The Social Implications for Restoring Regulation in the Earth Element Conclusion

1: Chart of Correspondences of the Five Elements 2: The Twelve Organ Systems or “Officials” 3: Helpful Phrases To Enhance Interoception

Endnotes

Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Appendix 2

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