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An illustrated meditative journey of the nervous system experience through the lens of The Polyvagal Theory--the reader moves through the different nervous system states and the 'felt' experience of dysregulation. The author shares co-regulation techniques to empower and furnish the reader with the self-help tools to shift nervous system states. Its meditative structure aims to reduce anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress, while creating mental wellness and emotional security. From the Afterword written by Stephen W. Porges, PhD, creator of The Polyvagal Theory: ""The Tree & Me elegantly captures the essence of Polyvagal Theory by highlighting the importance of connection, safety, and nurturing experiences in achieving a state of well-being and wholeness. The poem serves as a beautiful reminder of the profound impact of our relationships and environment on our mental and physical health."" From Kirkus Reviews: ""This rhyming poem was inspired by psychologist and neuroscientist Stephen Porges' polyvagal theory, which dealt in part with the vagus nerve's role in trauma response. Dickson uses a tree metaphor to describe the impact of trauma on the human nervous system. The book accurately depicts aspects of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms ... the illustrations effectively contribute to the book's soothing aesthetic.""

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""It will be a light in the world for so many people."" Deb Dana, Clinician, Author, Founding Member of PVI ""This poem relates to every single human being on the planet because it is the nervous system experience."" Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Author of Safe and Sound: A Polyvagal Approach for Connection, Change, and Healing ""Ms. Dickson takes us on a compassionate polyvagal journey with her poem. It's a journey through feelings we've all experienced, integrated with polyvagal language that takes us through body/mind states in a way that's both uplifting and instructive at the same time. Beautifully illustrated, the poem touches a place where art, the felt experience and self-knowledge come together. Find a quiet moment, and a quiet place, to sit back and savor this little treasure."" Randall Redfield, Executive Director, PVI Founding Member ""The Tree & Me is a wise and touching invitation to come back to the body and to nature to ground, and heal."" Sat Dharam Kaur ND, Co-Director, CEO, Facilitator, Compassionate Inquiry ""Katy, Regan, and Alexis have crafted a beautiful and meaningful book. By using trees as a metaphor for the nervous system, they illustrate transitions between different autonomic states as natural shifts that everyone goes through. In this way, they normalize our body-brain's response to our experiences and make complex concepts relatable and understandable."" Karen Onderko, PVI Founding Member ""Vulnerable, reflective, and hopeful, The Tree & Me could not come into this world at a more important time. The poem and illustrations so artfully and intentionally tell a story that holds up a mirror for each reader. It reminds us of the brilliance we carry inside of us through every storm and chapter. This book is a hug for the nervous system and is a resource one can come back to and read again and again."" Lori Desautels, PhD, Assistant Professor, Butler University's College of Education, Author of Connections Over Compliance and Intentional Neuroplasticity

"""It will be a light in the world for so many people."" Deb Dana, Clinician, Author, Founding Member of PVI ""This poem relates to every single human being on the planet because it is the nervous system experience."" Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Author of Safe and Sound: A Polyvagal Approach for Connection, Change, and Healing ""Ms. Dickson takes us on a compassionate polyvagal journey with her poem. It's a journey through feelings we've all experienced, integrated with polyvagal language that takes us through body/mind states in a way that's both uplifting and instructive at the same time. Beautifully illustrated, the poem touches a place where art, the felt experience and self-knowledge come together. Find a quiet moment, and a quiet place, to sit back and savor this little treasure."" Randall Redfield, Executive Director, PVI Founding Member ""The Tree & Me is a wise and touching invitation to come back to the body and to nature to ground, and heal."" Sat Dharam Kaur ND, Co-Director, CEO, Facilitator, Compassionate Inquiry ""Katy, Regan, and Alexis have crafted a beautiful and meaningful book. By using trees as a metaphor for the nervous system, they illustrate transitions between different autonomic states as natural shifts that everyone goes through. In this way, they normalize our body-brain's response to our experiences and make complex concepts relatable and understandable."" Karen Onderko, PVI Founding Member ""Vulnerable, reflective, and hopeful, The Tree & Me could not come into this world at a more important time. The poem and illustrations so artfully and intentionally tell a story that holds up a mirror for each reader. It reminds us of the brilliance we carry inside of us through every storm and chapter. This book is a hug for the nervous system and is a resource one can come back to and read again and again."" Lori Desautels, PhD, Assistant Professor, Butler University's College of Education, Author of Connections Over Compliance and Intentional Neuroplasticity"

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