My Work And Vision
Dr. Stephanie Mines is the author of five books that reflect over three decades of research as a neuroscientist. She has investigated shock and trauma as a survivor, a professional, a clinical researcher, and healthcare provider. Her nonprofit The TARA Approach is instrumental in the systemic change she promotes as a Regenerative Health paradigm.
Dr. Mines also developed Climate Change & Consciousness to facilitate inner transformation for grounded climate action. Climate Change & Consciousness serves an international and intergenerational community of visionary activists.
In addition, Dr. Mines is an award-winning poet. Her poetry has been published in anthologies and in chapbooks. A collection of Dr. Mines’ poetry, The Great Physician: Medicinal Poetry for the Anthropocene, will be published in 2023 by Kindred World Publishing House.
Dr. Mines’ latest book, The Secret of Resilience: Healing Personal and Planetary Trauma Through Morphogenesis, will be released in 2023 from Inner Traditions/Sacred Planet Books.
“The generosity of spirit and commitment to healing that Dr. Mines demonstrates in her work is truly inspirational. She has gained our respect and admiration. She has helped us to effectively support the healing process of the thousands of women and children who seek help from us each year.”
– Anne Tapp, Executive Director, Boulder County Safehouse
“The TARA Approach is a masterful design for regeneration and profound healing. In a world of constant debilitating shock, Stephanie Mines offers skillful means to resolve personal and collective wounding in ways that illuminate as well as heal.”
– Jean Houston, Ph.D.
“The ideas of the TARA Approach are accessible. The biochemistry is relevant, authoritative, up-to-date, and presented as a fascinating account of nature’s handiwork. The techniques are easily applied and are effective.”
– Donna Eden, Author of Energy Medicine
“I have seen the TARA Approach naturally direct mothers and babies to their inner strength and health. I also use the system myself to sustain enduring the long hours and relentless demands of being a caring obstetrician.”
– Jade McGaff, MD
“Stephanie Mines, moves through the complex territory of healing with refreshing grace, candor and immense wisdom.”
– Pat Ogden, Ph.D., Founder of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, Author of Trauma and the Body
“Stephanie Mines focuses on giving people simple and effective tools that they can use preventatively in a multitude of potentially traumatic situations.”
– Peter Levine, Ph.D., Founder of Somatic Experiencing, Author of Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma and Trauma Proofing Your Kids
“Dr. Stephanie Mines has dedicated her life to a brilliant exploration of embryology. In that exploration she has found the secret to resilience that is the key to meeting these chaotic and heartbreaking times.” ~ Dr. Clare Willocks, MD, OBGYN, Founder of Bridging the Healthcare Gap
“Stephanie Mines is a unique resource in the healing world and her work is of inestimable value to the planet.”
– Julie Motz, MPH, Author, Hands of Life
“Stephanie powerfully embodies the teachings she is offering. As a healed healer she is a catalyst and nurturing guide. Her work navigating the delicate terrain caused by shock and trauma is grounded in the body, sophisticated in its thinking and delivered in love. My development as a creative woman has been inspired by Stephanie’s caring presence in my life for the past ten years.”
– Melissa Michaels, Ed.D., Author of Youth on Fire
