How the Brain is Formed the Bottom-Up
Dr. Bruce Perry on his Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
Book: What Happened to You by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah
Specialties Links
Barbara Turner 17-minute video introduction to Kalffian Sandplay
Kalffian Sandplay a video by Dori Pelz-Sherman, Ph.D. 30.15 minutes in length
A few other important professionals in the field of Trauma whose work influenced Dr. Peg Hurley Dawson.
Dr. Gabor Maté
Dr. Gabor Maté, a Canadian physician and a Holocaust survivor, is a world-renowned physician, author, and speaker whose work emphasizes how the effects of emotional stress and chronic illnesses contribute to many autoimmune diseases and mental and sexual health difficulties.Â
 His book, When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection, highlights the link between suppressed emotions and diseases like cancer and autoimmune conditions. His work emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of illness rather than treating symptoms.Â
Dr. Gabor Mate Link to The Psychological Roots of Illness
Dr. Gabor Mate on ADHD and Anxiety
Dr. Gabor Mate on Addiction
Books by Dr. Gabor Mate
When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress Disease Connection
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
The Enneagram
Dr. Peg Hurley Dawson often uses the Enneagram in her therapy practice. The Enneagram is a personality typing system that identifies nine distinct personality types, represented by the points of a geometric figure called the Enneagram. It is rooted in spiritual, psychological, and philosophical traditions and is used for personal development, self-awareness, and understanding interpersonal dynamics.
Each of the nine types has a specific set of core motivations, fears, and desires that drive their behavior. While people may resonate with traits from multiple types, they typically have one dominant type that shapes their personality. The nine types are interconnected, forming a dynamic system where each type influences and interacts with others. This system emphasizes that individuals are not static but can move between their dominant type and other points based on growth, stress, or external circumstances, allowing for a deeper understanding of behavior.
Books
Encouraging people to embrace and accept who they are as unique individuals.
Introduction to Sensuality by Barbara Turner (approximately a minute loop)