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Somatic Approach

Somatic experiencing is a therapy approach that targets trauma, depression, and anxiety through releasing stored emotions and regulating the nervous system. This practice is about learning how to experience, release, and move through emotions without becoming dysregulated.

Somatic therapy is a guided journey through an emotional process which allows the body and mind to experience and release blocked trauma to regain control over your emotions and reclaim joy in your life. 

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Getting out of the mind and into the body..

Emotional pain does not begin with a thought...We first experience a sensation, which sends a signal to our mind that something doesn't feel right. Our mind then goes to work on finding some rational for the discomfort, and surely enough provides us with a variety of "what's wrong in my life" narratives.

Have you ever woken up with a knot it your stomach and your brain immediately began to spin anxious stories of what can go wrong today? That's the cycle of unresolved trauma leading to negating thoughts, leading to more anxiety and depression. 

We can not think our way out of emotional pain, otherwise we would have done so a long time ago. We are here to address and release that knot. The emotional symptoms such as anxiety, depression, self-criticism, and negative cycles are just that - symptoms.

Symptoms resolve when we target the root.

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Benefits of Somatic Therapy for Trauma

​Somatic therapy, which focuses on the mind-body connection, offers numerous benefits for individuals healing from trauma:

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  • Addressing the Body's Response: Trauma can be stored in the body, leading to physical symptoms like chronic pain, fatigue, or digestive issues. Somatic therapy helps address these physical manifestations, promoting overall well-being.

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  • Releasing Trapped Emotions: Trauma can lead to suppressed emotions that can manifest as anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. Somatic techniques can help release these trapped emotions, allowing for emotional healing and regulation.

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  • Improving Body Awareness: Somatic therapy fosters a greater understanding of bodily sensations and responses, empowering individuals to identify and manage triggers.

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  • Building Resilience: By addressing the body's response to trauma, somatic therapy can help individuals develop resilience and coping mechanisms for future challenges.

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  • Regulating the Nervous System: Trauma can disrupt the nervous system's ability to regulate stress responses. Somatic techniques can help restore balance and promote relaxation.

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  • Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection: Somatic therapy emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind and body, fostering a greater sense of self-awareness and presence.

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By addressing the physical and emotional aspects of trauma, somatic therapy can provide a powerful path to healing and recovery.

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