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References and further reading

The named sources from the book, organized by topic.

Epigenetics and Intergenerational Inheritance

  • Yehuda, R., Daskalakis, N. P., Bierer, L. M., et al.. Holocaust Exposure Induced Intergenerational Effects on FKBP5 Methylation (2016). Source
  • Dias, B. G. & Ressler, K. J.. Parental olfactory experience influences behavior and neural structure in subsequent generations (2014). Source
  • Weaver, I. C. G., et al.. Epigenetic programming by maternal behavior (2004). Source

Adverse Childhood Experiences

  • Felitti, V. J., Anda, R. F., Nordenberg, D., et al.. Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults (1998). Source

Network Theory of Psychopathology

  • Borsboom, D.. A Network Theory of Mental Disorders (2017). Source
  • McNally, R. J.. Can Network Analysis Transform Psychopathology? (2016). Source

Shame and Naming

  • Lieberman, M. D., et al.. Putting Feelings Into Words (2007). Source
  • Coan, J. A., Schaefer, H. S., & Davidson, R. J.. Lending a Hand (2006). Source
  • Porges, S. W.. The Polyvagal Theory (2011).
  • Porges, S. W.. Social Engagement and Attachment (2003).
  • Schore, A. N.. Effects of a Secure Attachment Relationship on Right Brain Development, Affect Regulation, and Infant Mental Health (2001).
  • Herman, J. L.. Trauma and Recovery (1992).
  • Brown, B.. Shame Resilience Theory (2006). Source

Schema Theory and Belief Networks

  • Beck, A. T.. Advances in Cognitive Theory and Therapy (2014). Source
  • Young, J. E., Klosko, J. S., & Weishaar, M. E.. Schema Therapy: A Practitioner's Guide (2003).
  • Tangney, J. P., Wagner, P., & Gramzow, R.. Proneness to Shame, Proneness to Guilt, and Psychopathology (1992).

Raising E, B, and T

  • Kashdan, T. B., Barrett, L. F., & McKnight, P. E.. Unpacking Emotion Differentiation (2015).
  • Sloboda, J. A.. Music Structure and Emotional Response (1991).
  • Bandura, A.. Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change (1977).
  • Keltner, D. & Haidt, J.. Approaching awe, a moral, spiritual, and aesthetic emotion (2003).
  • Csikszentmihalyi, M.. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (1990).
  • Neff, K. D.. Self-Compassion (2023).
  • Beilock, S. L. & Carr, T. H.. On the Fragility of Skilled Performance (2001).
  • Mikulincer, M. & Shaver, P. R.. Attachment in Adulthood (2016).

Consciousness Research

  • Newton, M.. Journey of Souls (1994).
  • Newton, M.. Destiny of Souls (2000).
  • Schwartz, G. E.. The Afterlife Experiments (2002).
  • Cannon, D.. Between Death and Life (1993).
  • Ring, K.. Life at Death (1980).
  • Ring, K.. Heading Toward Omega (1984).
  • Tucker, J. B.. Life Before Life (2005).
  • Tucker, J. B.. Return to Life (2013).

Psychedelics and Consciousness

  • Palhano-Fontes, F., et al.. The Psychedelic State Induced by Ayahuasca Modulates the Activity and Connectivity of the Default Mode Network (2015). Source

Gateway Experience

  • Monroe, R. A.. Journeys Out of the Body (1971).
  • Monroe, R. A.. Far Journeys (1985).
  • Monroe, R. A.. Ultimate Journey (1994).
  • The Monroe Institute. Gateway Experience program (n.d.). Source
  • CIA Reading Room. Analysis and Assessment of Gateway Process (1983). Source

Other References

  • Thoreau, H. D.. Walden; or, Life in the Woods (1854).

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