The Body Keeps The Score — But It Also Keeps Hope
By Abi Beri Half a sentence If you’ve ever read Bessel van der Kolk’s book, or come across the phrase the body keeps the score in a therapy room or a wellness post, you’ll know it has changed something fundamental about how we think about trauma and the body. The contribution was monumental. It has […]
A Body Scan For Coming Home: Speaking To Each Part Of The Body
By Abi Beri A different kind of body scan Most of us have spent our whole lives speaking to our bodies in two ways. Either we ignore them entirely until they make us. Or we manage them — tell them to be quieter, to sit still, to stop hurting, to perform better, to look different. […]
The Age You Stopped
Why You’re Emotionally Stuck at the Age You Were Hurt — and How to Bring That Age Home Here is a small, slightly strange observation worth checking against your own life. You are not one consistent age. Not on the inside. On paper you are whatever number you are — but the felt sense of […]
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 […]
Somatic Therapy and the Hakomi Method of Healing
The intricate dance between the body and the mind has long been studied and revered across numerous cultures. From the spiritual teachings of the Hopi Nation to advanced therapeutic approaches, there’s a universal acknowledgement of how trauma affects our sense of belonging. In the realm of somatic therapy, the Hakomi method stands out as a […]
Understanding Resilience and Its Role in Trauma Healing
The path of trauma healing is intricate, yet understanding concepts like resilience and grit can provide a guiding light. Here’s an in-depth look into these concepts and their roles in our healing process. What is Grit? Grit is more than just raw endurance; it’s a fusion of passion and perseverance targeted towards achieving long-term objectives. […]
Somatic Therapy: Navigating the Nuances of Shadow Work and Shame
The transformative journey of self-discovery often brings one face to face with the deeper, more hidden aspects of the self. This journey, dense with emotions like shame and repressed aspects known as ‘shadow’, can be challenging. Yet, somatic therapy, a rising therapeutic approach, provides the tools to delve into and navigate these emotional landscapes effectively. […]
