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Our bodies hold memories, emotions, and wisdom that we may not be consciously aware of. Somatic therapy is different from traditional talk therapy. While we may discuss your thoughts and emotions, we also focus on how your body responds to those experiences. The goal is to connect your mind and body to help release stored tension, trauma, and stress.
This practice helps regulate the nervous system, reduces anxiety, and provides emotional release. Breathwork supports the body in releasing stuck energy and trauma, promoting calm and emotional resilience. Breathwork techniques, such as deep and diaphragmatic breathing, can activate the body's relaxation response, reducing the production of stress hormones like cortisol. This can help lower overall stress levels.
Breathwork can help individuals become more aware of their emotions and develop better control over their emotional responses. This can be particularly helpful in managing anger, frustration, and impulsivity.
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment, without judgment. By focusing our attention on the present moment, we can reduce stress and anxiety, and increase our overall well-being.
Studies have shown that practicing mindfulness can have a positive impact on physical health by reducing symptoms of chronic pain, lowering blood pressure, and improving sleep quality. It can also improve mental health by reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and increasing emotional regulation.
One theory behind these effects is that mindfulness helps to regulate the autonomic nervous system, which controls our involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate and digestion. By calming the mind and reducing stress, we can create a more balanced and healthy nervous system, leading to improved physical and mental health.
Explore the transformative power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a holistic approach that integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to create lasting change. DBT is designed to help individuals struggling with emotional regulation, teaching them how to manage intense emotions in healthy ways. It also focuses on improving interpersonal relationships, providing tools for effective communication, setting boundaries, and navigating conflicts. Through DBT, clients learn to accept their emotions while simultaneously working toward positive behavioral change, making it particularly effective for those dealing with disordered eating/body image issues, anxiety/panic attacks or depression.
Mary Elizabeth Burns, MS, NCC, LPC
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