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Research and Resources
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com Adverse Childhood Experienced Scale - Study done by Kaiser Permanente https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html Polyvagal Theory - Dr. Steven Porges: https://www.stephenporges.com Peter Levine - Somatic Experiencing and Trauma Expert: https://traumahealing.org/about-us/ Dan Siegel: https://drdansiegel.com Connect with Estella @findingstrengthofheart on Instagram or Facebook, or via email at findingstrengthofheart@gmail.comPopular Podcasts
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