The Body Keeps Score: Understanding Somatic Therapy and Stored Trauma

Woman receiving a somatic therapy session for enhancing relationships and interpersonal connections

When the Past Lives in Our Bodies Have you ever noticed how your shoulders tense during stress, or your stomach tightens in certain situations? These aren’t random responses – they’re your body’s way of telling its story. Somatic therapy reveals how trauma, especially inherited trauma, leaves its imprint not just in our minds, but in […]

Understanding Integrative Somatic Therapy: A Body-Mind Approach to Healing Trauma

Woman receiving integrative somatic therapy session from certified therapist in relaxing therapeutic setting

As a certified integrative somatic therapist in Ireland, I’ve witnessed the profound impact that body-centered therapeutic approaches can have on healing trauma and chronic stress. Somatic therapy represents a revolutionary shift in how we understand and treat emotional challenges, moving beyond traditional talk therapy to engage the body’s innate wisdom in the healing process. What […]

Embracing Wholeness: A Guide to Healing with Somatic Therapy

Participants engaging in emotional regulation exercises during a somatic therapy session

In our fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon to experience moments that leave us feeling startled or stressed. From the sudden blare of a horn to an unexpected fright, our bodies react in ways that can range from a burst of laughter to a relieving shiver, signaling the release of stress by our nervous system. This […]