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6 Reasons Trauma Therapy Should Include the Body
Most of us are familiar with focusing on our thoughts, emotions and behaviors in therapy, rather than paying attention to our physical states. And yet, I’ve also heard from many individuals experiencing disappointment after engaging in years of talk therapy without achieving the desired changes. You may relate and feel like you’ve tried everything. But think about this for a moment, the mind is not the only factor that contributes to personal growth and transformation. In fact, neglecting the body's role in the therapeutic process can create a barrier to change.
How Practicing Yoga Can Complement Somatic Psychotherapy
I’ve been thinking a lot about the benefits of incorporating a yoga practice, especially intuitive movement and restorative practices, alongside of somatic psychotherapy and wanted to share some of them with you.