Somatic Therapy in Michigan: A Holistic Therapy
Have you heard of Somatic therapy but have no idea what it is? You have come to the right place! Somatic therapy is a holistic approach to trauma treatment. It focuses on the connection between the mind and body. When you experience trauma, it does not only impact the mind. The goal of Somatic therapy is heal the emotional, physical, behavioral and mental symptoms of trauma. In today’s blog, you will learn more about somatic therapy, different somatic techniques and who can benefit.
What are the principles of Somatic therapy?
Emotions and physical sensations are interconnected. Trauma, for example, can be stored in the body as tension, pain, or other physical symptoms. The first step is to bring awareness to our physical sensations. Then with your somatic therapy, you learn how to process and release them.
Our bodies store emotions and thoughts. When you experience a traumatic event, your body can hold onto the memory of that event. This can happen even if your mind forgets it or doesn't see it as a "big deal." As a result, you may experience symptoms, such as chronic pain, tension, and discomfort.
Healing comes from within. The role of a Somatic therapist is to provide you with guidance and support. It is not to to impose a specific course of treatment, tell you what to do or give advice. Somatic therapists believe that your has the innate capacity to heal.
What are Somatic therapy treatments?
Somatic therapists use many different treatments and techniques. The goal is to help you become more aware of your body and the sensations you are experiencing. These techniques may include:
Body-centered mindfulness exercises: Examples include deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery. These mind-body exercises help you become more aware of your body and befriend the sensations inside. At Embodied Wellness, PLLC, our somatic therapists are here to guide you every step of the way.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): EMDR is an evidence based trauma treatment that helps you reprocess trauma/PTSD. You can also reframe negative beliefs through eye movements, tapping or audio stimulation. At Embodied Wellness, PLLC, our EMDR therapists are trained through EMDRIA. Our goal is to reduce the distress associated with traumatic memories.
Somatic Experiencing (SE): The focus of SE is release trauma stuck in your body. SE incorporates your body sensations, images, behaviors, emotions and thoughts into treatment. You learn how to track your nervous system states including fight, flight and freeze. At Embodied Wellness, PLLC, we have trained Somatic Experiencing Practitioners from Somatic Experiencing International.
Who can benefit from Somatic therapy?
We all have bodies so we can all benefit from Somatic therapy! Teens and adults with trauma or PTSD, Complex PTSD (CPTSD), anxiety, depression, and chronic pain may find the most benefit. Somatic therapy helps you develop a greater understanding of your body and how you respond to different situations. It's common for Somatic therapy to be combined with treatments such as CBT, DBT or talk therapy. This can be especially beneficial if you have experienced complex trauma.
Start Somatic Therapy in Detroit, Ann Arbor or Anywhere in Michigan
If you want to learn how to release stress and trauma from your body and feel more connected to yourself, reach out today meet with a Somatic therapist. At Embodied Wellness, PLLC, we are dedicated to providing holistic, trauma informed treatment. A trained somatic therapy can provide support and guidance in managing your symptoms of trauma and anxiety.
In order to start Somatic therapy at Embodied Wellness, PLLC follow these steps:
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation for Somatic therapy today.
Make your first appointment with a Somatic therapist in Michigan
Start addressing and overcoming your trauma and anxiety symptoms
Other Online Therapy Services We Offer in Detroit & Throughout Michigan
At Embodied Wellness, PLLC we offer a variety of services for both adults and teenagers through online therapy in Michigan. Some of specialities we offer include empath counseling and OCD treatment. As well as anxiety treatment, depression treatment, trauma therapy, and PTSD treatment. Some of the other techniques we use include EMDR therapy and Internal Family Systems. If you are ready to start getting mental health support reach out for counseling today!