Therapist Gold: Treating Fear-Based and Attachment Trauma is the latest must-read by Professor Gordon Emmerson, founder of Resource Therapy, and Christiane Essing, an international Resource Therapy trainer and psychotherapist.
Thoughtful, practical, and grounded in real clinical work, this book is a valuable resource for therapists working with fear, complex trauma, and attachment wounds.
Whether you’re just beginning your parts-based therapy journey or already immersed in Resource Therapy, Therapist Gold will deepen your understanding and sharpen your skills.
A Hands-on Guide to Resource Therapy in Action
This book is written for the therapy room, not the ivory tower.
It is filled with therapist–client dialogues, case examples, and clear guidance on using Resource Therapy Actions effectively and ethically. You’ll learn how to:
- Bridge to eVaded States holding fear, shame, hurt, abandonment, or anger
- Use RT techniques that support emotional shifts for lasting results
- Respect protector parts while gently accessing deeper pain
- Create the conditions for memory reconsolidation – helping clients update old emotional patterns with new, healing experiences
This is the kind of practical wisdom therapists can use right away.
What is Memory Reconsolidation – and Why Does it Matter?
Memory reconsolidation is a process in the brain that allows emotional memories to be updated and healed when accessed in the right way.
Resource Therapy provides a structured, respectful pathway to do just that.
When a Vaded State ( RT technical term) is accessed safely and the emotional truth is expressed and processed, the brain has an opportunity to reorganise that memory. Instead of being stuck in fear or confusion, clients experience genuine relief, clarity, and transformation.
Therapist Gold shows you how to make that happen, session by session.
Meet the Authors
Professor Gordon Emmerson, PhD, is the founder of Resource Therapy. A psychologist (now retired) and author, Gordon developed this model from decades of work in ego state therapy and trauma recovery. Resource Therapy is now a globally respected clinical approach used by psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and trauma therapists across the world. His other books include Healthy Parts Happy Self and Resource Therapy Casebook. Known for his clarity, compassion, and commitment to client-centred care, Gordon continues to inspire a growing international community of therapists.
Christiane Essing is a psychotherapist based in Erlangen, Germany. She works with children, adolescents, and adults in her private practice, using psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and Resource Therapy. Christiane completed her full RT training with Professor Emmerson in Zurich in 2017 and was one of the first therapists in Germany to begin working with Resource Therapy. She also translated and interpreted Gordon’s entire training into German and currently serves as Executive Director of Training on the Board of Resource Therapy International.
How to Order Your Gold Nugget of Learning
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Final Thoughts
Therapist Gold lives up to its name. It is a heartfelt, practical guide that helps us do the real work – connecting with the parts of our clients that have been hurt, helping them heal, and staying grounded in the process.
If you are serious about parts-based therapy, trauma healing, and making a real difference in the therapy room, this book is for you.
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Perfect for training and beyond
This book is an ideal companion read for those completing:
- Foundation Resource Therapy Training
- Clinical RT Certification
- Advanced and Train-the-Trainer Program
It is also highly recommended for therapists seeking to refresh their skills, feel more confident with RT Actions, and deepen their trauma-informed work with parts.
Enjoy reading Therapy Gold over a nice cup of tea or coffee. If you’re like me, possibly a pencil and highlighter!
