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Books on SLT and CI
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From Resonance to Bonding: Enhancing Perception and Attachment through Systemic Listening Therapy
SLT resource
Does sound have the power to unlock our capacity for emotional resilience and human connection? Based on the pioneering work of Dr. Alfred Tomatis, backed by real-life case studies and recent scientific findings in the fields of hearing, neurobiology, child development, and attachment research, the book takes us on a transformative journey through the realm of auditory perception and its astonishing impact on human development.
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The Myth of Normal: Illness, Health and Healing in a Toxic Culture
CI resource
In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Gabor Maté challenges our understanding of what we consider "normal" in modern society, revealing how widespread trauma and toxic stress have become so commonplace that we've mistaken them for the natural human condition— what we often label as individual pathology is actually a predictable response to an unhealthy environment. This book offers a compassionate lens for understanding human suffering while providing hope for healing through authentic connection and self-awareness.
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The Conscious Ear: My Life of Transformation Through Listening
SLT resource
In this autobiography, Dr. Alfred Tomatis, the pioneering French physician and ear specialist, shares his journey of discovering the connection between listening, learning, and healing some of the most difficult therapeutic and educational problems (e.g., stuttering, autism, dyslexia, balance, motor control, and integration). Through compelling case studies and personal insights, he reveals how the ear functions not just as an organ of hearing, but as the gateway to cognitive development, and emotional regulation.
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When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Dr. Gabor Maté explores the hidden connections between our emotional lives and physical health, showing how the suppression of emotions and chronic stress can manifest as serious illnesses including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and neurological conditions. Through compelling case studies, cutting-edge research, and neuroscience, this book demonstrates that our bodies literally keep the score of unprocessed emotions and trauma, making it essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the mind-body connection that forms the foundation of Compassionate Inquiry therapy.
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Listening for Wellness: An Introduction to the Tomatis Method
SLT resource
This is an introduction to the work of Dr. Alfred Tomatis, who discovered that Listening (as opposed to hearing) is the key to Wellness. Listening problems are at the root of many learning and communication problems, and learning how to listen well greatly improves our abilities. It is a "must read" book for parents, teachers, psychologists and musicians. Even though the book is an in-depth presentation of the work of Dr. Tomatis, it is easy to read thanks to the many examples taken from the practice of the author.
Scientific Papers
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Short-term plasticity of neuro-auditory processing induced by musical active listening training
SLT resource
This paper is about a 2-week active listening training for a sample of 37 adolescents (20 musicians and 17 non-musicans) that was compared with a control group matched for age, gender, and musical experience. the findings indicate a strong positive influence of active listening training on neural auditory processing and perception in adolescence, when the auditory system is still developing.
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A Review of Research done on Tomatis Auditory Stimulation
SLT resource
This is a review of 35 studies published on the impact of the Tomatis Method of auditory stimulation. The largest number of publications deals with the treating of learning disabilities effectively by the Tomatis Method. Others deal with the benefits to autistic children, the acceleration of foreign language learning, pronunciation & stuttering correction, and voice training.