EMDR & Somatic Therapy
COnquer your Trauma with Somatic Therapy
Trauma has the ability to push your mind into overdrive & as a result numerous areas of your life may be affected - emotionally, physically, socially, mentally, and so on. You might be spending minutes, hours, days, or months feeling detached, numb, dysregulated, or just simply not yourself.
If you resonate with this, somatic interventions may be just what you need to take back your life.
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic Therapy is a body-centered therapy - focusing on the connection between your mind, body, and behavior. It is the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and sensations are all interconnected and influence one another.
Somatic Therapy also supports the theory that trauma is stored inside your mind and body. When a traumatic event is experienced your wonderful, interconnected nervous system becomes disrupted, losing its ability to regulate itself - meaning you may experience a number of uncomfortable and scary physical or psychological responses.
Through the use of somatics and EMDR Therapy therapists can help bring the mind body connection back! Collectively, they offer a profound healing tool for anyone living through the pain of a traumatic experience(s).
What should I expect when doing Somatic Therapy?
As you embark on your somatic therapy journey you can expect strong emotional and physical sensations to arise. This is a result of your therapist helping you bring awareness inward; recalling memories of your traumatic event and teaching you how to return to your body, mind, and spirit through numerous grounding & mindfulness techniques.
How will Somatic Therapy work for my trauma?
For the magic to happen the focus will be on mastering the following elements -
Notice & Describe. Step one is to look at your ability to notice and express your sensations. As you begin to notice what you are feeling try to add descriptive words to the sensations such as - tingly, burning, cold, sharp.
Tap into your Awareness. Once you are able to hone in on your sensations, your therapist may deepen the experience by asking you to notice certain things - If you are feeling upset, where in your body are you feeling this; Your head, your chest, the pit of your stomach? By noticing where your sensations are coming from your therapist can focus your breath, add movements, or even sound to the sensations you are experiencing to help you further process the traumatic memories.
The present and Pendulation. As you are diving into your traumatic memories and the sensations associated with them, it will be important for you to have something to tether you to the present moment - Your therapist will help you learn how to return to a safe and peaceful state when the memories and sensations become distressing. Once you have identified your safe place, your therapist will gently guide you between resourcing (focusing on your safe place) and recalling your traumatic experience.
Titration. When recalling such events, you may experience overwhelm. Titration is a strategy your therapist will use to help you retreat to safety - it’s like a gentle reminder that you are safe and at peace in the present moment. Using this strategy will allow you to process your trauma at your own pace.
growgood psychology has a team of therapists that are dedicated to support you during your healing process.
Our therapist will create a safe holding space for you to connect with your mind, body, and soul as you learn to acquire skills that will support you in creating a fulfilling life. Our team of therapists are here to help you calm your nervous system and achieve inner peace. Connect with us today to begin your healing journey with our Trauma informed therapists.