Have you heard the phrase
"the body keeps the score"?
It refers to the fact that all the situations you go through throughout your life are also processed through your body. And just like your mind, your body has memory and keeps a record of all those experiences, especially those with high emotional and physical charge.
And to process and integrate them, you need to learn to regulate and create a safe space within your body.
How can you do it?
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Somatic therapy
A psychotherapeutic approach that recognizes the connection between the mind and the body and seeks the regulation of the nervous system through the use of body awareness, self-regulation, and self-knowledge practices.
Conscious breathing practices (meditation & breath work)
Mindful movement practices (dance therapy & yoga)
Conscious writing
What is
a session
with somatic therapy like?
It lasts 60 minutes and can be done in-person or online.
1
Combines narrative therapy (guided conversation) and somatic practices for self-knowledge and body self-regulation.
2
El paciente comparte la situación, proceso de vida o sensación física que atraviesa en ese momento y se determina el tipo de prácticas que se realizarán en esa sesión. En promedio se realizan 1 o 2 prácticas por sesión.
3
Before finishing, a follow-up process is established so that the patient continues to integrate what was experienced in the session into their daily life.
Somatic therapy
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Focuses on the mind-body connection.
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Addresses the regulation of the nervous system, thought patterns, emotions, and their connection to the body.
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Works with practices of breathing, conscious movement, mindfulness (e.g., meditation), conscious writing, and guided conversation.
Traditional therapy
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Focuses on thoughts and emotions.
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Addresses thought patterns and the expression of emotions.
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Works with a more analytical approach to thoughts and emotions.
Differences from traditional therapy
How can somatic therapy benefit you?
It will help you release the physical impact of distressing experiences that the body "stores".
It will allow you to identify and manage anxiety and stress more effectively.
It will provide you with the necessary tools to create an intimate connection with yourself and the ability to perceive your body's signals
As a complementary process to reduce chronic pain, muscle tension, fatigue, and sleep problems.