Somatic Experiencing
- Randomized Controlled Trial on PTSD
- A 2017 RCT found that SE significantly reduced PTSD symptoms (Cohen’s d ≈ 0.94–1.26) and depression (d ≈ 0.7–1.08) from pre- to post-treatment and at follow-up en.wikipedia.org+15pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+15traumahealing.org+15.
- Scoping Review of SE Effectiveness
A 2021 literature review summarized 16 empirical studies (out of 83 screened), reporting preliminary evidence for SE’s benefits on PTSD, affective symptoms, and well-being. However, overall study quality was moderate, and more rigorously controlled trials are needed seachangepsychotherapy.com+11pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+11researchgate.net+11researchgate.net.
- Neurophysiological & Resilience Insights
Research in Frontiers in Neuroscience (2018) shows SE enhances psychological resilience in trauma‑exposed individuals, with no significant adverse events across multiple peer-reviewed studies akjournals.com+15frontiersin.org+15traumahealing.org+15.
Internal Family Systems IFS
- IFS for Depression. Link #1. Link#2
A 2016 pilot RCT with 37 college women compared IFS to treatment-as-usual (CBT/IPT) and found both approaches reduced depressive symptoms, supporting preliminary efficacy of IFS foundationifs.org+2scholarsarchive.byu.edu+2seachangepsychotherapy.com+2pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. - IFS for PTSD & Traumawww.foundationifs.org/research/empirical-evidence?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Several studies report significant reductions in PTSD symptoms among adult survivors (including childhood trauma), offering promising but early evidence pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+13foundationifs.org+13frontiersin.org+13.
- Broader IFS Literature
Numerous peer-reviewed articles examine IFS in contexts ranging from couples therapy to group interventions, reflecting growing academic interest scholarsarchive.byu.edu+9en.wikipedia.org+9verywellmind.com+9.
Feldenkrais Method
- Health-related Outcomes of the Feldenkrais Method in Children and Adults: State of the Art and Future Perspectives. A one page overview of research studies presented in an easy to read format with graphs and pictures, The University of Memphis Researchgate, May 2017 Gerhild Ullmann
- The Effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method: A Systematic Review of the Evidence A classic and scholarly paper which gives a more in depth discussion of research studies Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2015, Susan Hillier and Anthea Worley
- Changes in neural resting state activity in primary and higher-order motor areas induced by a short sensorimotor intervention based on the Feldenkrais Method. A rare research study with 21 participants that used brain imaging to investigate the effects of Functional Integration® done on the feet with the artificial floor while in a functional magnetic imaging scanner, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2015; 9, Julius Verrel, Eilat Almagor, Frank Schumann, Ulman Lindenberger, and Simone Kühn.
- Feldenkrais Movement Lessons Improve Older Adults' Awareness, Comfort, and Function. A study of the effects of 12 Awareness Through Movement® lessons on older adults using both quantitative measures and the participants’ subjective opinions of change. Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine Volume 3: August 2017, Carolyn F. Palmer, Vassar College
- Feldenkrais Method and functionality in Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled clinical trial A study of the effects of 50 sessions of a Feldenkrais® based exercise program on 30 participants with Parkinson’s, with functional measures done before and after. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, Volume 16, 2017 (first published 2016). Lavinia Teixeira-Machado?, Fernanda M. de Araújo?, Mayara A. Menezes, Fabiane A. Cunha, Thainá Menezes, Clecia da S. Ferreira, Josimari M. DeSantana University Hospital of the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS) in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.