Archive for Somatic Therapy
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Have you recently started somatic therapy or bodywork? After a session, did you find yourself unexpectedly crying in your car? Did you feel irritable for no clear reason? Or were you suddenly exhausted in a way that sleep doesn’t seem (more…)
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The news should be a helpful way to stay up-to-date on current affairs. Lately, however, it feels like a source of constant doom. No matter what your personal views are, there is little to no positivity in anything we’re consuming. (more…)
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When your nervous system is overloaded and you need some relief, somatic self-soothing is one of the most direct ways to relieve the stress. Somatic approaches use sensations, movements, and breathwork to calm the overwhelm you’re experiencing.
Stress is more (more…)
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If you’ve ever noticed your shoulders relax during a hug, felt calmer after someone placed a hand on your back, or found comfort in simply sitting close to someone you trust, you already understand something powerful: the body responds to (more…)