Unlocking the Power of Somatic Healing

Somatic healing plays a crucial role in establishing a mind-body connection, which is especially important if you are leading a stressful life. When we experience pain alongside the stress, we often develop a psychological defense mechanism to protect ourselves. This can comfort us when we feel threatened. This automatic defense can cause us to misinterpret signals from our bodies and can lead to a disconnect from body experience. A common result is a sense of disorientation and helplessness.

By fostering a mind-body connection through somatic awareness, anyone can experience the sense of being centered and grounded. This process starts with attention turned inward. This increased self-awareness allows you to learn from your movement experiences and resolve problems related to limited movement and sore muscles. Clinical Somatics is particularly effective; it provides a vehicle to foster the inner awareness you can gain through slow, mindful movement.

Break Down Barriers with Awareness

We often stand in our own way of healing - awareness of how we have contributed to our present condition is a crucial step in self-healing. This heightened awareness creates an understanding of how posture, tension, and trust work together. This begins with understanding the body with full awareness, how it feels in different activities and at different times of the day. If you are experiencing persistent pain, try exploring different treatment approaches, especially those that emphasize your involvement in the process.

Another barrier to awareness is strong feelings. Learning how to cope with unhelpful thought loops can help you navigate the sort of communication breakdowns that are caused by a chronic preoccupation with negative thoughts. The more you can learn to see habits of mind, the better equipped you are to change them.

Empower Yourself with Small Changes for Peace & Comfort

Simple activities that harness your senses can help you feel more in control. Start by paying attention to the things that bring comfort, like listening to soothing music, breathing deeply the smell of bread baking, savoring a sunset, rubbing your thumb on a smooth stone in your pocket, gazing at a photo of a loved one, or tasting the bright flavors of a cherry candy. When you find your comfort, make a point of checking in with that sense, noticing how it draws your attention inward. By tapping into this inward sense, you can take control of your experience and begin your somatic journey of self-healing.

Need More Ideas?

Embarking on this journey of self-healing can be daunting if the very concept is new or, because of how you were conditioned - off-putting. I can relate. The idea that healing comes from within can be hard to swallow. If you have tried a number of other ways to rid your life of discomfort, I can assure you that the inner path is one that works, primarily because it puts you in charge of how you feel.

If you would like some more ideas, schedule a free consult. I do not claim to have THE solution, but I will bet you that I have something in my toolbox of techniques that you have never tried.