Taming the Lizard Brain: A Mind, Body, Breath, and Spirit Approach to

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In this practical guide, Shannon Hodges draws on his 40 years of experience as counselor, clinical supervisor, consultant, author, and trainer in sharing information to help clinicians and clients in the healing journey of treating PTSD, anxiety, phobias, and stress. This book provides a comprehensive treatment approach to treating trauma as well as managing anxiety and stress and provides... Read more

In this practical guide, Shannon Hodges draws on his 40 years of experience as counselor, clinical supervisor, consultant, author, and trainer in sharing information to help clinicians and clients in the healing journey of treating PTSD, anxiety, phobias, and stress.

This book provides a comprehensive treatment approach to treating trauma as well as managing anxiety and stress and provides simple, effective techniques for overcoming trauma symptoms. It offers an efficacious, self‑reflective, mindfulness‑based approach to treatment. Written in workbook style, the text offers practical exercises that provide step‑by‑step guidance for using a mindfulness‑based cognitive and narrative exercise approach within therapy. The text is supported by a strengths‑based philosophy of “What has happened to you?” rather than a “What’s wrong with you?” approach to healing. It guides readers from fundamentals to provide a foundation for understanding trauma through various connected topics to enable readers or their patients to address their trauma, self‑soothe, manage trauma, and more. Each chapter offers practical, self‑guided exercises designed to assist the reader in addressing trauma healing, anxiety, and stress reduction in a personal manner. The text is most suitable for ages ranging from 12 years onward, with a wide range of activities involving scaling questions, fill‑in‑the‑blanks, short writing exercises, and creative activities like the empty chair conversation, letters to your younger self and future self, forgiveness exercises, and many more.

This book serves as a valuable resource for mental health professionals, clients in therapy, and former clients continuing their healing journey. It’s also beneficial for students in counseling, psychology, and social work programs. The guided, hands‑on approach helps build resilience across various contexts, making it widely applicable for both clinical practice and personal development.

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1 Understanding and Managing Trauma
2 Establishing Safety and Security
3 Addressing Your Trauma
4 Self‑soothing Interventions When You Are Triggered
5 Managing Trauma When It Arises
6 Regaining Trust and Developing Self‑compassion
7 Addressing Trauma Symptomology: Negative Self‑talk, Social Isolation, and Incongruent Emotional Expression
8 Calming the Lizard Brain for Home Life, Improved Work Relations, and Quality Sleep
9 Managing Stress: EFT Tapping, Breathwork, Meditation, and Movement
10 Helping First Responders
11 Creating a Meaningful Life: Practical Exercises
12 Lessons Learned through Healing: Post‑traumatic Growth’s Rewards

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Shannon Hodges, PhD, LMHC, has been a longtime professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), co‑founder, and assistant coordinator of the Center for Mindful Practice and served as department chair and coordinator of the CMHC program at Niagara University. He has taught at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia for the past few years. Shannon has 25 years of experience providing counseling and training in community agencies, university counseling services, residential living communities, South African orphanages, and remote Australian schools. He is a former director of a university counseling center, former director of a community mental health clinic, and specializes in trauma treatment utilizing mindfulness‑based cognitive therapy (MCBT). He has authored numerous professional publications, including books, book chapters, journal articles, and essays. His videos, Trauma Informed Mindfulness‑Based Care and Self‑Care for Professionals: Preventing Burnout and Creating a Healthier Life, are popular training videos.

During a 40‑year career, Shannon has been awarded for his research and teaching, served on and chaired national committees and task forces, and sat on editorial boards of professional journals, including the Journal of Counseling & Development, Journal of Mental Health Counseling, and Journal of College Counseling, among others. He is a longtime member of the American Counseling Association and holds membership in the Australian Counselling Association. Shannon has taught internationally (in Australia) and delivered professional trainings and keynotes on six continents.

Taming the Lizard Brain A Mind, Body, Breath, and Spirit Approach to Healing Trauma, Anxiety, and Managing Everyday Stress

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