Why You Cannot Think Your Way Out of Trauma: The Science of Somatic Healing
Your body has its own timeline. And it does not care about your insights. By Abi Beri | Integrative Somatic Therapist [Reading time: 12 minutes] You have read the books. You have done the journaling. You have been in therapy — good therapy, even — and you understand your patterns. You can trace them back […]
Why You Can’t Rest (Even When You’re Exhausted)
A somatic approach to burnout, deep exhaustion, and learning to put down the weight You’re tired. Not the kind of tired that a good night’s sleep fixes. Not the kind that a holiday sorts out. This is something deeper — a bone-deep exhaustion that lives in your body, that’s been building for months or years, […]
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. […]
