Unlocking Healing Through Somatic Therapy
Episode Overview
Somatic therapy integrates the body into the healing process. Understanding the nervous system is crucial for recovery. Unconscious patterns show up physiologically. Empathy and compassion are central to therapy. Guided practice helps connect with your body.
"Healing starts from the inside out, from how you feel within yourself, rather than from what you think others expect of you."
Curious about how somatic therapy can offer a fresh perspective on healing? In this engaging episode, Shelley Treacher, a BACP Accredited Somatic Psychotherapist, introduces listeners to the fascinating world of somatic therapy. Shelley explains how this unique approach incorporates the body into therapy, offering a pathway to heal anxiety, emotional eating, and relationship challenges. With light-hearted humour, she guides you through a short practice to experience the benefits firsthand.
The episode highlights the importance of the nervous system in recovery and how safety plays a pivotal role in healing. Shelley delves into how unconscious patterns manifest physically and why integrating thoughts and feelings is crucial for true healing. The somatic approach isn't just about talking; it offers ways to express yourself without words, using breathing exercises, movement, and inner child work. Shelley emphasises empathy and compassion as the cornerstones of therapy, providing a reparative experience that begins from within.
Whether you're seeking to understand your body's signals or exploring new therapeutic methods, this episode offers valuable insights into how somatic therapy can help you feel more at home in yourself. Feeling inspired? Why not try the guided practice and see how a little kindness towards your body can make a difference?