The path to healing from trauma and emotional distress often involves a journey that goes beyond the mind and into the body. Somatic therapies, which focus on the body’s role in psychological health, have emerged as essential tools in this healing process. In his groundbreaking book “The Body Keeps the Score,” Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., highlights the critical role of the body in storing and releasing trauma, underscoring the importance of incorporating somatic practices in therapy. In my practice, utilizing Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) and Vagus Music Therapy (VMT) has proven to be profoundly beneficial in helping clients navigate their journey towards healing. These therapies not only complement cognitive approaches but offer a holistic path to recovery, honoring the intricate connection between body and mind.
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Ham-Sah Pranayama
The Ham Sah mantra is a powerful and ancient spiritual practice that helps connect us to the universal energies within and around us. By incorporating this mantra into your meditation routine, you can transmute creative energies, awaken higher consciousness, and achieve a deeper sense of inner peace and clarity. Rooted in sacred teachings, Ham Sah…
Exploring the Healing Journey Through EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy represents a shift in psychotherapeutic treatments that effectively alleviates the distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR therapy is based on the premise that our minds can heal from psychological trauma just as our bodies recover from physical trauma. When you cut your finger, your body works to close…
What to Expect in a TRE Session with Me
If you’re considering a Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) session with me, you’re embarking on a unique and transformative journey. TRE is a series of exercises designed to assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma. As a certified TRE practitioner who combines these exercises with counseling and mindfulness…
Embracing the Body’s Role in Healing: The Power of Somatic Therapies
The path to healing from trauma and emotional distress often involves a journey that goes beyond the mind and into the body. Somatic therapies, which focus on the body’s role in psychological health, have emerged as essential tools in this healing process. In his groundbreaking book “The Body Keeps the Score,” Bessel van der Kolk,…
Vagus music therapy
Vagus Music Therapy (VMT) is an innovative and evidence-based listening therapy that integrates the principles of Polyvagal Theory to offer a unique approach to healing and emotional regulation. By utilizing specially-filtered music, VMT acts as an acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, shifting the nervous system from a state of defense to one of social engagement and…
Power of TRE Therapy: A Path to Healing and Release
In the pursuit of mental and physical well-being, innovative therapies such as Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) have gained prominence as effective tools. TRE therapy, a unique method addressing the somatic aspects of trauma and stress, has shown significant benefits (Berceli, 2008). What is TRE Therapy? Developed by Dr. David Berceli, TRE therapy comprises…
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