This body-centric approach works by helping to release stress, tension, and trauma from the body.
In addition, somatic experiencing therapy sessions include bothtalk therapyand mind-body exercises.
Beyond the standard somatic therapy, numerous subgroups use its framework in specific ways.
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It is used for a variety of mental and physical health issues.
If you’re doing somatic therapy in person, touch is often involved.
Because of that, it’s wise to ensure you don’t mind being touched by another person.
Somatic therapy is not considered to have any risks that are specific or unique to its format.
Somatic therapy is common enough that you should be able to find a provider in most major cities.
As with any therapy, be aware that you may bring up old and painful memories.
These are good to have distilled to tell your therapist about.
If you are seeing someone in person, prepare yourself for potential healing work conducted via touch.
What matters most is that you arecomfortable with the therapist.
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