Blogs and Free Resources
Here at PESI, our mission is to provide professionals like you with FREE practical and valuable tools, strategies,
and resources to assist with the great work you do. Find expert tips, helpful worksheets, demonstration videos, CE, news,
and more here. Happy learning!
Hiding in Plain Sight: Polyvagal Theory in Contemporary Song Lyrics
Dr. Stephen Porges, the founder of Polyvagal Theory, reveals the principles of this groundbreaking theory as shown in hundreds of contemporary song lyrics.
Polyvagal Theory is a brain-body science that’s helped thousands of therapists make significant breakthroughs with clients suffering the impacts of trauma. And it’s everywhere, all around us, hiding in plain sight.
Breathing Is the Key to Managing Stress and Anxiety
Simple breathing exercises can calm you down when you’re overwhelmed by stress and anxiety.
Stress and anxiety are a part of life, no question. But chronic stress and worry, if left unchecked, can harm both your physical and mental health. The first step to controlling your body’s responses to stress is to control your breathing, using these simple techniques.
Polyvagal Theory in Action: 3D Example of the Nervous System with Ventral and Dorsal Vagal Systems
Gain a deeper understanding of Polyvagal Theory and why it’s so effective in trauma treatment.
Polyvagal Theory is a brain-body science that’s helped thousands of therapists make significant breakthroughs with clients suffering the impacts of trauma. In this video, Deb Dana, pioneer of clinical applications of Polyvagal Theory, creates a dynamic 3D model that demonstrates the theory in action.
19 Best Books of 2019
These top selling titles are highly purchased and praised by your colleagues and even some clients
2019 was a year of great growth in awareness and social acceptance towards mental health. These 19 titles are our most popular and highly praised resources with professionals and lay-people alike.
The Importance of Differential Diagnosis
Plus Earn 1 Free CE Hour on DSM-5® Differential Diagnosis for Clients with a History of Trauma
Learn how to make differential diagnoses for clients with a history of trauma and why it matters.
Working with Traumatized Children
Watch this short video featuring Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Is it possible to help the minds and brains of brutalized children, redraw their inner map, and incorporate a sense of trust and confidence in the future? Watch this short video to find out…
PESI Book Club: December 2019
How to grow your gratitude this holiday season.
This month's suggested reads include four books to help your clients be aware of and thankful for the positive habits and practices they experience. Plus, there's a FREE worksheet...
PESI Book Club: November 2019
Four best-selling titles for your November reading list.
This month's suggested reads include four books to help manage challenging emotions and behaviors.
The Trauma Therapist Podcast: The Author Series with Donald Altman
Donald Altman, MA, LPC, sits down with Guy Macpherson, PhD, to discuss mindfulness and his new book, Reflect.
The Trauma Therapist Podcast: The Author Series with Tim Gordon
PESI author Timothy Gordon, MSW, RSW, sat down with Guy Macpherson, PhD, to discuss his new book, The Act Approach, and card deck, Coping Skills For Trauma, on a 2019 September episode of The Trauma Therapist Podcast.