THE SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY BLOG
Guest Feature: Chris Voirin PT, DPT, TPS
Our Body's Living Alarm System Guest feature by Chris Voirin, PT, DPT, TPS of Mindful Motion Physical Therapy Imagine pain as your body's fire alarm, signaling loud and clear when something's off. This built-in alarm system is always on guard, ready to flag any...
How do our Earliest Experiences Shape our Adult Relationships?
The early experiences we have with our earliest caretakers sculpt our brain. We don’t remember these experiences in the way that you’d expect - like how you remember family vacations or other anecdotes from growing up. Instead, we remember these imprints somatically...
What Happens in a Somatic Psychotherapy Session?
What Happens in a Somatic Psychotherapy Session? Somatic Experiencing acknowledges that the effects of trauma, anxiety, and sensory overwhelm are not limited to the mind but deeply ingrained in the body as well. Sessions can feel quite different than traditional talk...
5 Hidden Stress Symptoms
5 Hidden Stress Symptoms Humans are incredibly adaptable, and are born into many circumstances ranging from highly stressful to full of ease. Our nervous systems become programmed to predict how much stress to anticipate in the world starting with our childhood...
3 Somatic Healing Tools to Use Daily
Somatic Healing Tools To Use Daily Somatic Experiencing is a gentle and powerful tool to help you learn the language of your body. This article will explain three ways to connect to your body daily to release unnecessary tension and rediscover the resilience within...