The Person You’ve Been Waiting For Is You: Neediness, Limerence, and the Nervous System Truth About Love
There is a story you have been watching your entire life. Person is fine. Functional. Capable. Doing reasonably well on their own — until they meet someone. At which point the music swells, the lighting improves, and the person discovers what was missing. What makes them complete. What they were, without knowing it, waiting for […]
Stop Overgiving: Boundaries, People-Pleasing and Coming Back to Yourself
Many people think boundaries are about becoming stronger, firmer or more able to say no. While this can be part of the journey, boundaries are much deeper than words. A boundary is not only a sentence. It is an inner relationship with yourself. It is the moment you begin to notice what is true for […]
Rejection Sensitivity Isn’t an Overreaction: A Somatic Therapy View on Why Silence Hurts So Much
If a delayed text can ruin your afternoon, your nervous system isn’t broken — it’s hypervigilant. Here is the body-based path back to safety. By Abi Beri | Somatic Therapist & Integrative Practitioner, Dublin & Online Picture this. Someone you care about texts you. It is shorter than usual. No emoji. Just the words. And […]
Why Your Body Says Yes When You Want to Say No: The Somatic Truth About People-Pleasing
Understanding People-Pleasing as a Nervous System Pattern, Not a Character Flaw Your friend asks for a favor. Before your mind even processes the request, your body has already responded: shoulders tensing, breath quickening, jaw clenching—and then your mouth says “yes” while every cell in your body screams “no.” You leave the conversation feeling exhausted, resentful, […]
The Child Who Became Responsible Too Soon: Understanding Parentification Through the Body
When Your Shoulders Remember What Your Mind Tries to Forget Do your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world? Does your jaw clench unconsciously when someone asks you for help—even though you’ll inevitably say yes? Do you struggle to take a full, deep breath, as if your body won’t allow you to […]
The Inner Child Who Doesn’t Want to Be Fixed: A Radical Approach to Inner Child Healing
Why Traditional Inner Child Work May Be Keeping You Stuck If you’ve explored inner child healing in Dublin, Kildare, or through online therapy sessions, you may have encountered a familiar narrative: rescue your younger self, comfort them, promise them everything will be okay, and bring them into your present where they’re finally safe. But what […]
The Healing Power of Somatic Touch: A Journey into Connection and Calm
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our bodies. Stress, anxiety, and constant distractions often leave us feeling ungrounded and overwhelmed. Somatic touch offers a simple yet profound way to reconnect with ourselves, providing comfort, grounding, and emotional healing through intentional self-touch. This blog explores the concept of somatic touch, its benefits, […]
Somatic Experiencing: How Body Awareness Can Facilitate Deep Emotional Healing
In today’s fast-paced world, mental and emotional well-being can often take a backseat to the demands of daily life. However, the importance of attending to psychological distress, particularly trauma, cannot be overstated. Somatic experiencing offers a powerful pathway to healing—by tapping into body awareness, we can address and alleviate the deep-seated tensions that disrupt our […]
5 Benefits Of Somatic Therapy: A Path to Healing Mind, Body, and Spirit
Welcome to our blog, where today, we’re exploring the transformative world of somatic therapy. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, this therapeutic approach is not just another method for addressing mental health conditions; it’s a comprehensive journey that intertwines the mind, body, and spirit. Utilizing a body-centric methodology, somatic therapy aims to forge a deep connection […]
Understanding Somatic Experiencing: A Comprehensive Guide
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a powerful therapeutic approach that has gained recognition and popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in trauma healing and emotional well-being. If you’re curious about what Somatic Experiencing is and how it can benefit you or someone you know, this comprehensive guide is here to provide all the answers. In […]
