Where Trauma Actually Lives: A Holistic Guide to Body-Based Healing
Introduction: Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough for Trauma If you’ve spent years in therapy talking about your trauma and still feel it in your body – the chronic tension, the hypervigilance, the feeling of being constantly on edge or shut down – you’re not failing at healing. You’re experiencing what modern somatic psychology confirms: trauma […]
The Body Keeps the Score: How Somatic Therapy Unlocks Your Body’s Hidden Emotional Wisdom
“The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness. But healing happens when both work together.” – Unknown Have you ever noticed how your shoulders tense up during stressful conversations, how your stomach churns before important meetings, or how certain memories seem to live in specific parts of your body? Your body isn’t […]
7 Powerful Somatic Awareness Practices for Whole-Person Wellbeing
Have you ever noticed how your body tries to communicate with you? Perhaps through tension in your shoulders, a heaviness in your chest, or a fluttering in your stomach? In our fast-paced world, we’ve often become disconnected from these subtle messages—treating our bodies more like vehicles to carry our busy minds than the wise, responsive […]
Unveiling Your Body’s Narrative: The Transformative Power of Somatic Awareness
In the realm of healing and self-discovery, the journey towards somatic awareness stands out as a beacon of hope, especially for those navigating the aftermath of trauma. As a dedicated somatic trauma therapist, I’ve witnessed firsthand how disconnection from the body is a common survival strategy for individuals who have endured neglect, abandonment, or abuse. […]
Listening to the Body: A Person-Centered Approach to Somatic Therapy
In our journey to holistic wellness, blending two transformative modalities – Carl Rogers’ person-centered therapy and somatic therapy – can pave the way for profound insights and healing. This integration not only respects the psyche but also deeply acknowledges the wisdom of the body. Let’s delve deeper into this harmonious blend. Understanding the Pillars: Person-Centered […]
