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 […]
Unprocessed Trauma: Understanding its Impact on Mental Health
4 potential effects when we do not metabolise traumatising experiences. Emotional Disregulation: Unprocessed trauma often leads to heightened anxiety, depression, anger, or numbness. A struggle to cope with small stressors and navigating intense emotional swings. Trauma does not disappear, rather the way we relate, respond, and react to it changes. Physical Symptoms: Trauma can […]
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 […]