“In "Practicing Liberation," I discovered a treasure trove of frameworks that have enriched my role as a Trainer, Facilitator, and MindBody Practitioner. This book offers invaluable strategies for teaching community building and somatics to professionals in small businesses and the corporate world. The authors have masterfully crafted an accessible and practical guide that caters to a diverse audience of trainers and facilitators. Through a blend of simple somatic practices and authentic narratives from the authors' lives, "Practicing Liberation" seamlessly integrates storytelling with robust tools, creating an inclusive resource for those seeking to foster connections and unity in various settings.”

— Julie Johnson- Co-Founder of Integrate Trauma Informed Network

““This book is a must read for any human who interacts with other humans and their nervous system(s)- which basically means every human should read this book! The information is so relatable and is filled with guidance that can be applied to the many spaces we occupy. If you buy one book this year, please make it this book.Each chapter is filled with bite-size nuggets of wisdom. I am still marveling at the collective work that each author contributed to make this book the masterpiece that it is. Each chapter (and the accompanying workbook which I highly recommend) is filled with practical tools, and personal stories of resilience, grace, and grit! I cannot wait to share this resource with my networks so they can learn as much I did about inclusive, accessible practices that support the liberation of all beings.”  

— Larissa Noto, JD, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, CEO/Owner - The Lovely Little Lotus Wellness

“This book was exactly what I needed to read, whether you are a therapist/coach/ trainer like I am or someone who is just wanting to understand how trauma informed and healing centered strategies can be utilized to change systems you will learn from this book. "At the heart of a trauma-informed approach is the call to center healing— personally, interpersonally, and collectively. " This simple yet powerful sentence is the heart of what is needed for systemic healing to happen. I appreciated how this book balanced out research, case studies, story telling and frameworks to not only educate but to inform and lead the reader to take next steps to be a part of the change needed. I will be utilizing this book and the workbook with my clients and leadership cohorts.”

— Nicole Lewis-Keeber MSW LCSW- Business Therapist/ Leadership Coach/ Author and expert on the trauma & entrepreneurship connection

“This book speaks to the complexities of both community organizing for social impact and change, and the trauma informed skills needed, and that are lacking in many places and in many industries, to engage in that change well, successfully, and for the long haul. I love the continued reminders throughout the book about practicing these skills and that communicating/connecting with various folks in this way will be bumpy, we won't always get it right, but we can try again to return to the table to find equitable solutions for all involved. The book gives me some hope about the change I would love to see in people, so the world can better respond to everyone, especially those struggling with trauma, disenfranchisement, marginalization, and systemic toxicity. Great read for those looking to understand the intersection between trauma informed care and community organizing for change.”

— Sarah F. O'Brien, Licensed Clinical Social Worker