Titration & Pendulation: Why Healing Can’t Be Rushed
The art of going slow — and why it’s actually the fastest way to heal By Abi Beri | Somatic Therapist, Dublin, Naas & Newbridge [Reading time: 10 minutes] “Heal your trauma in one weekend.” “Release your blocks in 60 minutes.” “Transform your life in 30 days.” We live in a culture that worships speed. […]
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 Body Keeps Score: Understanding Somatic Therapy and Stored Trauma
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
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 […]
