Somatic Practices

The Mind, Body, and Spirit are Interrelated and Connected to Each Other

The theory behind somatic therapy is that the mind, body, and spirit are all related and connected to each other. Through developing awareness of the mind-body connection and using specific interventions, somatic therapy helps you to release the tension, anger, frustration and other emotions that remain in your body from these past negative experiences. The therapist helps you revive memories of traumatic experiences and pays attention to any physical sensations you have once the memory is recovered. Physical techniques, such as deep breathing, relaxation exercises, and meditation are then used to help relieve symptoms.

Somatic therapy is particularly helpful for individuals who have experienced some type of trauma, including physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. When an individual has experienced this type of trauma, the body can feels like a very unsafe place to be. Breathing techniques, meditation, and somatic experiencing are all useful tools to help you reconnect with your body. With somatic therapy, we work to increase your tolerance for being present in the body in an effort to return you to a place of safety.