Resources

This resource page offers a carefully selected starting point for learning more about trauma, the nervous system, neurodiversity, attachment and parenting. These resources are shared to support education, reflection and insight, while recognising that each person and family’s needs are unique. They are not a replacement for professional assessment, diagnosis, treatment or individualised support.

Important notes with regards to this resource page:

1 The information provided below is for educational purposes only. Diagnoses should be conducted by properly qualified, licensed professionals. The processes for assessment and diagnoses are conducted by various psychologists and psychiatrists via scientifically supported methods. It is important to consult the correct medical professional to receive a diagnosis and for support around decisions as well as prescriptions for medication etc.
2 This resource page consists of a limited selection of resources. There is much more available. From time to time this selection may be adjusted.
3 When watching videos and reading articles about both trauma and neurodiversity: Please note that there are different perspectives in the professional community. There is constantly new research and some of these videos while still useful, could be older.
4 Please note that when some professionals speak about neurodiversity as a disability and disorder it is often due to how these conditions are classified with the DSM or due to differences in perspective in how to classify these conditions going forward.
5 We know that that is it more helpful to view neurodiversity and communicate around it as a neurodevelopmental difference in how humans function. It is important to acknowledge that speaking about neurodiversity as a deficit is not helpful even if professionals are not referring to pathology. For people trying to understand their own or their child’s condition, certain negative terminology leads to shame and stigma however education and insight (even if hearing perspectives that are expressed by less supportive terminology) do allow for better understanding of how people view conditions, experience conditions and what the reasoning is. This education and insight helps a person to implement more helpful interventions and advocate for what is needed to support needs. Individuals and needs may share similarities in terms of support required across conditions but each person is unique. Needs and how to support will be based on each individual’s profile. Depending on the situation, sometimes professional services, such an sensory profiling is necessary and helpful to determine what support is most helpful.
6 Please keep an open mind when reading or viewing/listening to these perspectives and keep the focus on learning with the view to finding strengths-based, growth-mindset orientated, insight-supported solutions appropriate to individuals.

Video resources

1. TRE (Trauma Release Exercises) – Dr David Berceli

Chad Maclean – Short animated video introduction to TRE and how it is helpful

Star Labs – Short, easy to understand animated video to understand TRE and how it is helpful

Introduction to TRE Exercises by Dr David Berceli

2. Somatic Experiencing – Peter Levine

Healing Trauma in the body – Short NICABM video with explanation of somatic healing

How the body releases trauma and restores goodness – Short PESI video

Dr Peter Levine explains from his perspective how trauma gets stuck in the body

3. Trauma Foundations – Dr Bessel van der Kolk (Psychiatrist) and others

Short Big Think video summarising how trauma lives in the body with Bessel VD Kolk

Short Big Think video explaining how trauma narrows perception

How Trauma Lives in the Body: Brain, mind and body in the healing of trauma

4. Polyvagal Theory / Nervous System

Stephen Porges – Polyvagal Theory Overview

Short Trauma Foundation video on what a healthy nervous system vs impact of Trauma – Basic animated video explaining trauma in relation to the nervous system

5. ADHD

Andrew Huberman (Neuroscientist) and Dr John Kruse (Psychiatrist)

Andrew Huberman (Neuroscientist) Lab Essentials – ADHD and How anyone can improve their focus

Thomas E Brown PhD: ADD/ADHD Explained

Russel A. Barkley PhD: 30 Take Home Ideas for Parents raising an ADHD child

6. Autism – Prof Tony Attwood and others

Understanding Autism: Could it be Aspergers?

Very short animated video describing autism: Amazing things happen – Alexander Amelines

7. Attachment – Diane Poole Heller and others

Attachment Styles Explained

Healing Attachment Trauma

8. Parenting – No Drama Discipline (Dr Dan Siegel and Dr Tina Payne Bryson)

No-Drama Discipline Overview – Dr Tina Payne Bryson

Emotional Responsiveness – Dr Tina Payne Bryson

Whole Brain Child Concepts: Flipping Your Lid - A scientific explanation - Dr Dan Siegal

9. Holding Onto Your Kids – Gabor Maté & Gordon Neufeld

Why Attachment Matters

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