Rooted in Love and 
Healed through Connection
 

WHAT IS SOMATIC THERAPY?

 

We know that stress and trauma is certainly not 'just in our head', but becomes a part of our physiology and has real effects on how we experience life; from our beginnings in the womb all the way through adulthood. Somatic therapy focuses on the root cause of this stress and trauma with all its unpleasant symptoms - a nervous system that is activated in response to threat. Somatic therapy recognizes that working with the 'soma', the living body with all its parts, mind/body/spirit, is essential to embodied healing.  It is a deeply mindful healing process that explores how the body expresses overwhelming physical and emotional experiences in such a way that it supports the slow unwind and release of unhelpful nervous system patterns.

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WHAT HAPPENS IN A SOMATIC ECOTHERAPY SESSION?

 

Every persons healing needs are different and sessions unfold according to you or your child's unique situation...

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Still, every session shares this goal; to gently and incrementally guide you in exploring your bodily sensations, emotions, memories and intuitions in a safe and supportive environment where you can be fully present to your somatic experience, building skills necessary to make lasting and meaningful changes in your life.

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Imagine taking a walk in the woods, feeling the sun's warmth on your skin, the rustle of leaves beneath your feet, and the gentle breeze carrying the scent of wildflowers. As you breathe in the fresh air, you begin to notice the subtle sensations in your body, and the ebb and flow of your emotions.

 

Somatic ecotherapy is a journey of discovery, where you cultivate a deeper sense of embodiment, connection, and oneness. It's a practice that can help you:

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- Release tension and trauma, allowing you to feel more grounded and centered

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- Tap into your inner wisdom, intuition, and creativity

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- Nurture a sense of compassion, empathy, and understanding for yourself and others

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Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a specific approach to somatic therapy that supports this process. SE focuses on gently tracking bodily sensations, imagery and emotions in a manner that  supports the nervous system to gradually process and release traumatic stress. Through SE, people are empowered to develop greater body awareness, self-regulation skills and resilience, allowing them to better navigate daily stressors and challenging situations in the future. 

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Some (not all) of the practices that may be part of a session: 

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Expressive Arts - A multidimensional healing arts approach that combines different art modalities like drawing, creative writing, painting, movement and sandplay as a way to support the processing of emotions through creative expression. We use natural materials like clay, chalk, leaves and berries, sand, water, and other elements of nature.

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CranioSacral - A hands on therapy that calms the nervous system with light touch on the head, chest, sacrum and feet. May take place outdoors or in the office overlooking the forest.

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Singing Bowls - A vibrational modality that harnesses the transformative power of sound to balance, harmonize and align the body and mind. It is also known as sound healing or vibrational medicine. May take place outdoors or inside with full view of the forest.

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Guided Meditation - Meditation is the  practice of building a deeper awareness of the inner workings of the mind and supports curiosity, self-discovery and mindfulness.

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