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Back to Basics! Somatic Experiencing: Safety and self-Advocacy

Back to Basics! Somatic Experiencing: Safety and self-Advocacy

Jul 5, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

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.

Back to Basics! Somatic Experiencing: Safety and self-Advocacy

MFs Speak! Daniel and Somatic Experiencing

Jul 5, 2024 | , , ,

Somatic experiencing is a powerful therapeutic approach for trauma recovery that focuses on body-mind connections. This personal account highlights the effectiveness of combining visual imagery, emotional awareness, and physical sensations in processing trauma. The speaker emphasizes the importance of professional guidance and the potential for rapid, profound results. While somatic experiencing can be intense, it offers a unique way to address deeply rooted trauma responses. The integration of cognitive techniques, such as challenging self-limiting beliefs, with somatic practices creates a comprehensive healing approach. This testimony underscores the value of both top-down and bottom-up processing in trauma recovery.

Back to Basics! Somatic Experiencing: Safety and self-Advocacy

Transcripted Video! Back to Basics: Embodiment Tips and Tricks

Jul 1, 2024 | , , , , , , ,

`Somatic experiencing is a powerful tool for trauma recovery, especially for those with complex PTSD. This episode explores practical techniques for reconnecting with your body, including nature-based practices, mindful movement, and lifestyle adjustments. The podcast emphasizes the importance of finding safe spaces and personalized approaches to embodiment. By prioritizing body awareness and integrating it into daily life, individuals can process emotions more effectively, manage stress, and increase their window of tolerance. While challenging, these practices can lead to significant improvements in overall well-being and mental health.

Back to Basics! Somatic Experiencing: Safety and self-Advocacy

Back to Basics: Embodiment Tips and Tricks

Jul 1, 2024 | , , , , , ,

Somatic experiencing is a powerful tool for trauma recovery, especially for those with complex PTSD. This episode explores practical techniques for reconnecting with your body, including nature-based practices, mindful movement, and lifestyle adjustments. The podcast emphasizes the importance of finding safe spaces and personalized approaches to embodiment. By prioritizing body awareness and integrating it into daily life, individuals can process emotions more effectively, manage stress, and increase their window of tolerance. While challenging, these practices can lead to significant improvements in overall well-being and mental health.

Back to Basics! Somatic Experiencing: Safety and self-Advocacy

Back to Basics: Somatic Experiencing Slides

Jun 29, 2024 | , , , , , ,

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a powerful approach to trauma recovery that focuses on reconnecting with the body and processing stored emotions. This slide deck offers an introduction to SE, explaining its importance in addressing trauma-related stress responses and the challenges beginners may face. It provides practical tips and experiments for incorporating SE into daily life, emphasizing the role of nature, movement, and self-care. By learning to listen to our bodies and honor our biological needs, we can work towards healing and improved well-being.

3.10. Chronic deprivation, self-sabotage, psychosomatic illness, and abuse dynamics

3.10. Chronic deprivation, self-sabotage, psychosomatic illness, and abuse dynamics

Oct 20, 2023 | , , , , ,

This podcast episode explores the concept of chronic self-deprivation and its roots in childhood neglect. It discusses how unrecognized personal needs can lead to self-sabotage, psychosomatic illness, and codependency. The episode offers insights into breaking these patterns by identifying and fulfilling a comprehensive range of human needs, emphasizing the importance of self-care in trauma recovery and personal growth.

3.9b Ending Deprivation and Rehabbing yer Brain with NonViolent Communication

3.9b Ending Deprivation and Rehabbing yer Brain with NonViolent Communication

Sep 29, 2023 | , , , , , , , ,

This podcast episode explores how NonViolent Communication (NVC) can be used as a tool for trauma recovery and personal growth. It discusses challenging toxic beliefs, identifying unmet needs, and the impact of self-neglect on mental health. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and fulfilling personal needs as key components in breaking cycles of trauma and depression.

“Recovery Emotions vs. Life Obligations” Mailbag!

“Recovery Emotions vs. Life Obligations” Mailbag!

Apr 28, 2023 | , ,

This podcast episode addresses the challenge of balancing trauma recovery and therapy with daily responsibilities like work and parenting. It discusses the potential impact of therapy on emotional stability and functionality, offering strategies to manage these effects. The episode explores the concept of Internal Family Systems and suggests ways to accommodate healing work within a busy life, including potential career changes. It also touches on broader societal issues that complicate mental health recovery.