Why does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a powerful approach to healing because it integrates the mind and body, recognising that psychological and emotional experiences are deeply interconnected with our physical being. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy goes beyond cognitive understanding to address the non-verbal aspects of trauma stored in our physiology. The Benefits of Somatic Therapy: 1. […]
Healing from Abuse: Body-Centered Approaches
A story about recovering from abuse through processing with the body. Misty grew up in a abusive household with violence, isolation, and neglect. She ran away and had to figure life out ‘on her own’. Today, she has a stable job, a few friends, and many challenges here and there, especially socially, but she […]
Difference Between Talk Therapy and Somatic Therapy
Here are some key differences between talk therapies and somatic therapies to help you decide and find the right therapist. Talk Therapy: Definition: Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, involves speaking with a licensed therapist to explore thoughts, feelings, and behavioural patterns. It has a wide variety of approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy […]
From Severe Anxiety to Deep Embodied Presence
I grew up with debilitating severe anxiety and selective mutism. Leading to intense and isolating difficulty in social dynamics, trouble at work, and frequent panic attacks. Multiple talk therapists later, I was still in the same state. Dancing made me feel liberated and so connected. However, it did not reach the root issues. One day […]
Indiogenius Origins of Ecstatic States
A few years ago, I was at Luna Musikalawaig, an indigenous music festival in Southern Philippines. It was independently run and located on a beautiful regenerative permaculture farm, Ki Bathala Gardens. It was mainly by invitation or within close networks, to keep the crowd intimate and filled with resonant and like minded community. Still, people from around the world arrived.
