Self-Guided Somatic Therapy Workbook (Step-by-Step Exercises to Regulate Your Nervous System)

Somatic exercises and therapy techniques to release stress and trauma and rewire the nervous system for measurable, long-term relief

In Self-Guided Somatic Therapy Workbook, clinical psychologist and Somatic Experiencing practitioner Sasha Stok, PhD, offers a practical, step-by-step guide to regulating your nervous system and releasing stored stress, trauma, and emotional tension. Through accessible explanations and carefully structured exercises, readers learn how to tune into their body’s signals, build resilience, and process overwhelming experiences—without needing to relive them. 

Grounded in somatic therapy principles, this workbook emphasizes safety, pacing, and self-compassion, helping readers move out of survival mode and into a state of greater ease and connection. Organized in progressive phases—from building awareness and safety to processing and integration—it can be used on its own or alongside therapy, offering a flexible, sustainable path to embodied healing. 

Features include:

• Interactive, step-by-step exercises designed for real-life application  
• Trauma-informed guidance that emphasizes safety, pacing, and boundaries  
• Clear, accessible instruction from a licensed clinical psychologist  
• A self-guided format for independent use or as a companion to therapy  
• A bridge between clinical somatic theory and everyday practice