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3 Gentle Somatic Practices for Trauma
While I love an intense dance or shaking session to let out deep-rooted emotions and trauma, it's not required and sometimes not even recommended if you're just beginning to acknowledge your trauma. Gentle approaches might feel better for you because the most important first step in trauma work is teaching the nervous system you're safe now. Here are 3 gentle somatic practices to dip your toes into unearthing what's been buried. 1. Feeling With the Senses Gently bring your at
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Somatic Therapy vs Talk Therapy: What’s the Difference (and Which One Do You Need?)
You’ve talked it through. So why are you still stuck? Traditional therapy helps many people understand their past and make sense of their emotions. But if you still feel anxious, frozen, or stuck in symptoms that don’t shift, there’s often more going on beneath the surface. That’s where somatic therapy comes in. What Is Talk Therapy? Talk therapy (like CBT or psychodynamic therapy) focuses on: Exploring your thoughts and beliefs Processing emotional patterns Reflecting on pas
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Why One-on-One Somatic Therapy Is Worth It—Even with All the Free Info Online
You've tried the free somatic tools. You've saved the posts. You have the info, but you still come back looking for more. Here's why 1:1 support is worth it.
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