Body-based therapies are typically nonverbal (or require minimal conversation) and focus on energy and emotions stored within the body. They are shown to be effective for concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and more.
All of our clinicians use body-based therapeutic approaches and have studied a variety of somatically powerful interventions that leverage the science of healing. As Bessel van der Kolk stated in his groundbreaking book, The Body Keeps The Score, “Our bodies hold all the wisdom that we need to heal”.
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Here are some frequently asked questions about body-based therapies
What is a body-based therapist?
Body-based or somatic therapists focus on the connection between the mind and body to work through emotional, physical, and psychological challenges.
Ever feel stressed out and tense, all tied up in knots? Body-based therapists believe that these physical feelings are connected to your emotions and experiences. They use movement, posture exercises, and sometimes even gentle massage to help you understand and deal with emotional issues.
What happens in body psychotherapy?
Body psychotherapy offers a unique path to healing. By working with a supportive therapist, you'll explore the connection between your mind and body through movement, breathwork, and other exercises. This journey of self-discovery will help you understand and release past trauma and emotions trapped in your body, leading to a sense of wholeness, emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to yourself.
What are some types of body-based therapy?
- Somatic experiencing: focuses on relieving symptoms of trauma and stress by working with an individual’s perceived body sensations.
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: A type of therapy that uses your body's sensations and awareness to help you heal from past experiences.
- Yoga Therapy: Combines yoga postures and exercises to help your body and mind work together naturally for better health and happiness.
- Breathwork: uses controlled breathing techniques to encourage relaxation and emotional release.
- Movement Therapy: uses physical movements like dance, gentle exercises, or yoga poses to help you express and process emotions.
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