Bibliography & Research Foundations

SoulScan™ is built upon a diverse foundation of research spanning multiple disciplines. This bibliography represents the core texts and studies that have informed our methodology, theoretical framework, and practical applications in the fields of chakra psychology, music psychology, trauma healing, and spiritual development.

Our algorithm is specifically designed based on academic research, combining established psychological frameworks with innovative healing modalities to create personalized insights for each individual's unique journey.

SoulScan™ Algorithm Research Foundation

The following academic sources form the backbone of our quiz algorithms and healing journey framework, organized by the main components of the SoulScan™ system.

I. Life Purpose Mapping

MBTI | DiSC | Archetype Integration | Motivation Theory

  • Eggen, P., & Kauchak, D. Using educational psychology in teaching. Z-Library.

    Psychology Purpose

  • Fowler, J. W. Stages of faith. Z-Library.

    Faith Development

  • Stevens, M. J. (2007). Toward a global psychology: Theory, research, intervention. Psychology Press.

    Global Intervention

  • Myers, I. B., & Briggs Foundation. (1998). Introduction to type. CPP, Inc.

    MBTI Purpose

  • Riso, D. R., & Hudson, R. (1996). Personality types: Using the Enneagram for self-discovery. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

    Enneagram Self-Discovery

II. Healing Pathway Design

CBT | Trauma Recovery | Behavioral Science | Inner Child Work

  • Briere, J. N., & Scott, C. (2014). Principles of trauma therapy: A guide to symptoms, evaluation, and treatment. SAGE Publications.

    Trauma Therapy

  • van der Kolk, B. A. (2015). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking.

    Trauma Somatic

  • Linehan, M. M. (2014). DBT® skills training manual (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

    DBT Skills

  • Salkind, N. J. et al. (2020). Statistics for people who (think they) hate statistics. SAGE Publications.

    Research Analysis

  • Hough, B., & Garrett, G. (2022). Brain & behavior: An introduction to behavioral neuroscience. Sage.

    Neuroscience Behavior

III. Soul Contract Revelation

Attachment Theory | Social Systems | Trauma & Identity | Values-Based Integration

  • Arnett, J. J., & Jensen, L. A. (2018). Human development: A cultural approach. Pearson Education.

    Development Cultural

  • Hutchison, E. D. (2019). Dimensions of human behavior: The changing life course (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.

    Behavior Life Course

  • Bryant, K. J., & Sharpe, R. (2005). Has science displaced the soul? Debating love and happiness. Rowman & Littlefield.

    Soul Science

  • Tracy, S. J. Qualitative research methods: Collecting evidence, crafting analysis, communicating impact. Z-Library.

    Research Analysis

IV. Emotional Triggers + Behavioral Conditioning

Social Psychology | Macro Systems | Identity Formation

  • Coon, D., & Mitterer, J. O. (2022). Introduction to psychology: Gateways to mind and behavior (15th ed.). Cengage Learning.

    Behavior Mind

  • DiNitto, D. M., & Johnson, D. W. (2015). Social welfare: Politics and public policy (8th ed.). Pearson.

    Social Welfare

  • Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hull, G. H. Jr. (2017). Understanding generalist practice. Brooks Cole.

    Practice Systems

  • Macionis, J. J. (2013). Sociology (15th ed.). Pearson.

    Sociology Systems

V. Personality & Cultural Layers

Social Work + Systems of Power | Ethics | Group Behavior

  • Hilton, T. P., Fawson, P. T., & Sullivan, T. J. (2019). Applied social research: A tool for the human services. Springer Publishing.

    Research Social

  • Marvasti, A. (2019). Research methods in health and social care. Oxford University Press.

    Research Care

  • Shiraev, E. B., & Levy, D. A. (2024). Cross-cultural psychology: Critical thinking and contemporary applications (6th ed.). Routledge.

    Cultural Critical

  • Marsiglia, F. F., Kulis, S. S. (2021). Diversity, oppression, and change: Culturally grounded social work (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.

    Cultural Diversity

VI. Internal Proprietary Works

SoulScan™ Methodology | Advanced Logic Mapping

  • Smallwood, S. S. (2025). SoulScan™: Solving for Wh(y): Internal Research Framework. SoulScan™ Publications.

    Framework Research

  • Smallwood, S. S. (2025). Soul Contract Journal + Algorithm Mapping. SoulScan™ Publications.

    Soul Algorithm

  • Smallwood, S. S. (2025). Trigger Response Inventory + Music Emotion Pathway. SoulScan™ Publications.

    Music Triggers

  • Smallwood, S. S. (2025). MBPT x DiSC Integration Sheet for SoulScan Logic Tree. SoulScan™ Publications.

    MBTI Integration

  • Smallwood, S. S. (2025). SoulScan™ Card Deck – Karmic Justice Edition. SoulScan™ Publications.

    Karmic Justice

Chakra Psychology & Energy Medicine

  • Judith, A. (2004). Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self. Celestial Arts. (Original work published 1996)

    Chakra Psychology

  • Eden, D. (2008). Energy Medicine: Balancing Your Body's Energies for Optimal Health, Joy, and Vitality. Tarcher/Penguin.

    Energy Healing

  • Myss, C. (1996). Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing. Harmony Books.

    Chakra Spirituality

Music Psychology & Therapeutic Applications

  • Levitin, D. J. (2006). This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession. Dutton.

    Music Neuroscience

  • Storr, A. (1992). Music and the Mind. Free Press.

    Music Psychology

  • Gaynor, M. L. (2002). The Healing Power of Sound: Recovery from Life-Threatening Illness Using Sound, Voice, and Music. Shambhala.

    Sound Healing

Trauma-Informed Approaches & Somatic Healing

  • van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Viking.

    Trauma Somatic

  • Levine, P. A. (1997). Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma. North Atlantic Books.

    Trauma Somatic

  • Dana, D. (2018). The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation. W. W. Norton & Company.

    Neuroscience Regulation

Spiritual Development & Soul Purpose

  • Hillman, J. (1996). The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling. Random House.

    Soul Purpose

  • Campbell, J. (1949). The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Pantheon Books.

    Mythology Archetypes

  • Plotkin, B. (2003). Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche. New World Library.

    Soul Nature

Scientific Studies on Music, Emotion & Memory

  • Janata, P., Tomic, S. T., & Rakowski, S. K. (2007). Characterisation of music-evoked autobiographical memories. Memory, 15(8), 845-860.

    Music Memory

  • Eerola, T., & Vuoskoski, J. K. (2013). A review of music and emotion studies: Approaches, emotion models, and stimuli. Music Perception, 30(3), 307-340.

    Music Emotion

  • Salimpoor, V. N., Benovoy, M., Larcher, K., Dagher, A., & Zatorre, R. J. (2011). Anatomically distinct dopamine release during anticipation and experience of peak emotion to music. Nature Neuroscience, 14(2), 257-262.

    Music Neuroscience

This bibliography is continuously updated as our research evolves and expands. We are committed to integrating the latest findings in neuropsychology, music therapy, trauma studies, and spiritual development into our SoulScan™ methodology.