Somatic Experiencing

By: Karen Stewart, LCSW, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist

The video provides two exercises that help to regulate the nervous system and ground you. Somatic simply means “of the body.” A naturalistic, and neurobiological, body-oriented approach to healing traumas, and other stress related issues; restoring the authentic-self with self-regulation, relaxation, wholeness, and aliveness.
These techniques return us to the mind-body connection, using a body first approach, to help address both physical and psychological symptoms. These techniques help us to notice the body sensations stemming from emotional or mental health issues.

If you want to learn more about this experience, check out the following resources:
https://traumahealing.org/about-us/

https://www.somaticexperiencing.com

Books by Peter Levine: Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma and In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness