Somatic therapy focuses on the effects of negative emotions, particularly trauma, on the body. Somatic experiencing (SE) is a specific type of somatic therapy. SE cultivates bodily awareness as part ...

Somatic therapy, also called somatic experiencing therapy, is a therapeutic approach that helps you process physical symptoms of trauma, abuse, or stress stored in the body. Somatic therapy can be ...

In the 1970s, Pat Ogden began paying attention to the connection between her clients’ dissociations from their bodies and their psychological concerns. With the development of sensorimotor ...

Traditionally, seeking help with your mental health means hours of talking and thinking — about your childhood, your romantic life, work and how it all makes you feel. But practitioners of somatic ...

People on social media say a few minutes of fast, energetic movement — jumping, arm flailing, foot stomping — can release tension. Does it really work?

Self-care starts with setting healthy boundaries for yourself with strangers and loved ones, as the practice allows you to put your mental and emotional needs first. Although boundary-setting sounds ...

When you think about the most common hobbies, like needlepoint and knitting, so many of them involve hunching over a tiny craft for an extended period of time. While it can be relaxing to zero in on a ...

It seems like there's always a new workout trending on social media, but the latest one focuses more on exercising your mind than your body. Somatic training is a gentle (like, extremely gentle) style ...

You're a good fit for me if you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, feel like you're constantly managing a mental checklist, and struggling with self-doubt. You have difficulty setting boundaries and often ...