What is Somatic Psychology?
Somatic (from the Greek soma, or 'living body') Psychology is a field of study that bridges the mind and body. First brought into the world of psychoanalysis by Wilhelm Reich, it focuses on the dynamic interplay and connection between the mind, body, and spirit.Somatic Psychology
recognizes
that all traumatic experiences, whether psychological, emotional, or
physical are reflected in body language, posture, movement, and
expression. Somatic Psychology practitioners may use a blend
of talk-therapy, non-verbal communication, and various "body-focused"
therapies, such as breath work and body awareness, to unify their
client's
mind and body. Those trained and licensed in a myriad of touch therapies
will use a combination of touch and talk as a way of facilitating the
client connecting with their inner resources and sense of self.
Somatic Psychology has been shown to be effective in resolving a wide range of physical and neurological symptoms, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain or fatigue, and even certain sexual, metabolic, and digestive problems.
Somatic Psychology has been shown to be effective in resolving a wide range of physical and neurological symptoms, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain or fatigue, and even certain sexual, metabolic, and digestive problems.
