ECHO/MIND – Elke Riethmüller
EMDR and modern trauma therapy in a mindful, professional setting – a recommendation for anyone who wants to work through distressing experiences in therapy. Couples can find support here too.
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Free information & personal stories
Recommendations, research and experiences – freely available to anyone who wants to understand more about trauma.
Network & recommendations
People & places that truly help with trauma
Therapy, bodywork, spaces and inspiration – recommendations from my own journey. Editorial and unpaid.
Dr. Claudia Kanitz
Former dentist, personally affected and now an educator: she combines medical knowledge with her own experience and gentle breathwork for nervous systems on constant alert. A valuable point of contact for people with chronic exhaustion.
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Gabor Maté
His work on the connection between early stress, trauma and illness shapes how we understand compassion in trauma work. His contributions are a source of inspiration for clients and practitioners alike.
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Maitri Retreats – Hamid Ebadi
Hamid is a Zen monk, ordained by Master Ryotan Tokuda, and has been practising for more than three decades. His silent retreats combine zazen and yin yoga – a space where silence reaches deeper than any word.
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Casa Corazón Berlin
A warm, calm space where people quickly feel safe – the home of our Breathwork groups.
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Meditation: just listening – silent awareness (in German)
A guided Zen meditation to follow along: simply sit, listen, perceive.
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4) (in German)
A simple breathing exercise that calms stress and tension – usable anywhere.
The 4-7-8 technique (in German)
Quick help for anxiety and trouble falling asleep: breathe in, hold, breathe out slowly.
Articles
Understanding trauma: science & methods
Current research on trauma, C-PTSD, the nervous system and bodywork – clearly explained.
Understanding C-PTSD: what the ICD-11 says about complex trauma
Since 2022, complex post-traumatic stress disorder has been a diagnosis in its own right. How it differs from PTSD, how it is assessed, and which treatments help according to current research.
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Breathwork for trauma: what the research shows
Breathwork is popular. But what is actually proven? An overview of meta-analyses on stress, heart rate variability and mood – and what trauma-sensitive guidance looks like.
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