How do you feel about sadness? When judgments of being victimy and "fear of sad" prevail, we lose half our lives to...

How do you feel about sadness? When judgments of being victimy and "fear of sad" prevail, we lose half our lives to...
Somatic experiencing can be a powerful tool for trauma recovery, but it’s crucial to approach it safely and with proper self-advocacy. This episode outlines five key considerations for engaging in somatic experiencing therapy: maintaining a slow pace, focusing on specific events, ensuring personal safety, addressing feelings of sadness and shame, and stabilizing before leaving therapy sessions. The importance of finding a trustworthy practitioner and creating a safe environment for processing trauma is emphasized. Additionally, the connection between somatic experiencing and embodiment practices is explored, offering practical suggestions for those not yet ready for formal therapy.
Ever get stuck endlessly cycling through unwanted thoughts? Wonder where rumination ends and your trauma begins?...
Today I wanted to take a step back and talk about something that I researched relatively recently for a different...