Somatic Therapy

Trauma can make life miserable.

Waking up in the middle of the night because of heightened fears and reliving traumas can drain a person and prevent adequate rest and functioning.

Traumatic experiences cause a disconnect between mind and body, creating a state of anxiety in which the mind and body are functioning to survive, sometimes in a state of dissociation or autopilot.

Persistent trauma can prevent one from enjoying a peaceful and fulfilling life.

Somatic therapy can make a difference.

While using somatic exercises and skills, we break down mindfulness, self-compassion, and the mind-body connection to heal trauma and fully begin living a life above trauma.

Dissociation is a typical response to trauma, characterized by a disconnect between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory. Individuals may feel detached from their body or reality, experience memory gaps, or develop multiple states of being like a cracked mirror.

Somatic therapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body, emphasizing how physical sensations and movements are linked to emotional experiences. Somatic treatment aims to release trauma stored in the body, helping reconnect with the physical self and process traumatic memories, allowing you to move forward finally.

Here are the key techniques of somatic therapy.

The techniques used depend on each person’s needs. One essential approach involves helping you develop a sense of self and others. Developing grounding and self-regulation skills will help increase distress tolerance, enabling you to remain integrated with your abilities.

Movement and tapping skills will gently foster connection and release trauma from the body. You will learn about mindfulness to deliberately pay attention to the present moment without judgment. By focusing on current bodily sensations, you can become more attuned to the physical state, helping to recognize and address stored trauma.

Mindfulness practices, such as deep breathing and meditation, can lower cortisol levels and promote relaxation, alleviating anxiety and hyperarousal commonly associated with trauma.

You can also develop a healthy way to treat yourself with self-compassion and positive self-talk. Self-compassion involves treating oneself with kindness and understanding, just like we usually do for others. Self-compassion builds emotional resilience, which helps one navigate difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed.

Release the trauma!

Trauma is often stored in the body, and somatic therapy helps in accessing these memories through physical sensations and movements, helping with integration and release.

Somatic therapy offers a holistic approach to treating complex symptoms and dissociation, emphasizing the importance of mind-body connection. By incorporating mindfulness, self-compassion, and personalized interventions, you can reduce the severity of symptoms and embark on a path of healing and recovery.

This holistic approach can be effectively combined with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other traditional modalities to provide a comprehensive treatment plan.

Everyone’s response to trauma is unique, needing personalized somatic interventions. We will tailor techniques based on your specific needs and comfort levels.