Modality
Somatic Psychotherapy
Definition
A form of body-centered therapy that looks at the connection of mind and body and uses both psychotherapy and physical therapies for holistic healing.
Many problems can be linked to early childhood traumas, which are "somatised", or held in the body. These can be difficult to access through talk alone, but for some people more easily reached when the body perspective is included. Communication also has a physical dimension, as bodies respond to things that are upsetting, frightening or pleasing (for example); think of butterflies in the stomach, excitement or breathlessness. A combination of bodywork and talk can have a deep effect.
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