Rather than just talk about them, somatic therapists guide patients to focus on their underlying physical sensations. From there, the mind-body exercises may include breath work, meditation, visualization, massage, grounding, dance, and/or sensation awareness work.Jul 29, 2021
Is somatic therapy legitimate?
Is Somatic Experiencing Evidence-Based? Empirical research has shown that SE® can be an effective therapy for treating trauma. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are typically considered the gold standard of research and are often used to test the effectiveness of therapies before applying them to wider populations.Nov 25, 2021
Can you do somatic experiencing on yourself?
Somatic therapy may help you manage symptoms of trauma and chronic stress. Although some somatic experiencing exercises can be done on your own, to truly benefit from this approach, it's recommended that you work with a trained therapist.Jul 21, 2021