Somatic therapy helps you understand the link between your mind and body. This can help find out why certain physical issues happen, like how chronic pain (long-lasting pain) might come from past trauma or stress.
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Childhood experiences shape who we become as adults. Traumatic events during these formative years can lead to emotional and physical distress. Somatic therapy addresses this by focusing on the connection between mind and body. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it helps individuals release stored trauma through bodily sensations and movements.
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Somatic therapy is focused on the felt and invites you to move, breathe, and explore your inner landscape through creative expression such as metaphors, similes, imagination, gestures, motion and more. Many of us don’t have easy emotional attunement as adults, we lose this as we get older and even more drastically if we experienced trauma in our past. With Somatic Therapy we re-connect with our expressive selves.
But don't let the "fun" fool you. Somatic therapy is backed by a growing body of research. Studies have shown its effectiveness in addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
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Our early relationships, especially those with our primary caregivers, profoundly shape how we connect with others. These early bonds weave the very fabric of our attachment style – the blueprint that guides our expectations, behaviors, and emotional responses in intimate relationships. When these early experiences are marred by inconsistency, neglect, or trauma, they can create deep-seated attachment wounds that impact our ability to form secure and fulfilling connections as adults.
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Living in NYC can be both exciting and overwhelming. The fast pace, constant noise, and high expectations can take a toll on mental health. Therapy offers a sanctuary for personal growth. It helps individuals understand themselves better, face challenges, and become stronger. Here are five ways therapy assists personal growth in NYC.
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We often find ourselves trapped in cycles of repetitive thoughts, replaying old stories, and struggling to break free. Talk therapy, with its emphasis on understanding our thoughts and behaviors, can be immensely helpful in this process. However, sometimes our bodies hold onto experiences that our minds can't fully grasp. This is where somatic therapy offers a complementary and experiential approach.
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Central to the understanding and application of Somatic Therapy in New York City is the groundbreaking work of Dr. Stephen Porges and his Polyvagal Theory. This theory, which underscores the intricate interplay between the mind and body, proposes that the autonomic nervous system—the body's innate regulatory system—responds to cues of safety and danger in the environment through a complex interplay of neural circuits. Andria Lea at Somatic Therapy NYC draws upon the principles of the Polyvagal Theory to help individuals regulate their nervous system responses and navigate states of nervous system arousal, relaxation, and connection.
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Trauma, whether from a single overwhelming event or prolonged exposure to stress, can deeply impact both the mind and body. Somatic therapy offers a holistic approach to trauma recovery, allowing individuals to safely explore stored tensions, belief systems and emotions in order to reconcile the wounds from our past experiences. Through this gentle approach clients learn to regulate their nervous system and cultivate a sense of safety within their bodies.
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