This year I decided to embark on a Somatic Movement teacher training course with the fabulous Lisa Petersen. I've been sprinkling nuggets of the wisdom I've found in this work into my facilitation and personal practice for a while now and wanted to dig a bit deeper. It's challenged me in so many ways! Currently trying to get my written assignments wrapped up before the mayhem of September commences. #somatic #somaticmovement #movement #movementismedicine #musicandmovement #yoga

This year I decided to embark on a Somatic Movement teacher training course with the fabulous Lisa Petersen. I've been sprinkling nuggets of the wisdom I've found in this work into my facilitation and personal practice for a while now and wanted to dig a bit deeper. It's challenged me in so many ways! Currently trying to get my written assignments wrapped up before the mayhem of September commences. #somatic #somaticmovement #movement #movementismedicine #musicandmovement #yoga

Last night, standing under the stars on the beach, I was doing some stretches and breathing into my spine. Suddenly, the memory of the smell/taste/perception of #DMT came rushing back to me and that alone was enough to send me into #liminal #consciousness. I slept hard and dreamt of universe hopping with #punk rebels, the movements from #TheOA, and reality warping.

#breathwork #yoga #somatic #psychedelics #DreamAnalysis

How stored #trauma creates #somatic #symptoms (aka #chronicillness)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zkyBvQoBBc

Today was the 2nd time a client asked to hug me as they left my office. The 1st time I wasn't prepared & they did it before I answered. W/ this client I said I'd prefer a handshake. We've started deconstructing their erotic #transference. I understand the way their #attachment wounds are showing up. They've had so little love in their life. Thankfully it's turned productive instead of interfering w/their capacity to do the work. I'm studying #somatic #IFS & apparently 1/
@socialwork @psychology

Ain’t no shame in grownups using #BehavioralHealth #Infographics meant for kids #SelfCare #Interoperception #HowDoesYourBodyFeel #Emotions #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #Somatic

File under: #questions I'm going to ask my #doctors, so I'll run it by this #spiritual #AI program.

I just realized I need to cut it off because it seems to go on and becomes redundant, but I want to keep this much of the response because some of it is good.

https://www.sati-ai.app/

Ask Sati-AI

"What do you think about the idea that the body sees #psychological #trauma in the same way it sees physical trauma?"

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The body indeed does not differentiate between psychological and physical trauma. It responds to both in similar ways, activating the same survival mechanisms and #stress responses.

This understanding is rooted in the Polyvagal Theory and #Somatic Experiencing, which highlight how the body stores and processes trauma.

1. **Polyvagal Theory**: This theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, posits that our autonomic nervous system, which includes the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) systems, plays a major role in how we respond to stress and trauma. Both physical and psychological trauma can activate this system, triggering a cascade of #physiological responses.

**Somatic Experiencing**: This approach suggests that trauma is not just about the event itself, but about how our nervous system responded to it. When we're exposed to a traumatic event, our body goes into fight-flight-freeze mode. If we can't complete these survival actions, the body may hold onto this response, leading to chronic stress and trauma symptoms. This can take place whether the trauma is physical (like an accident) or psychological (like emotional abuse).

Through both of these lenses, we can see that the body does not differentiate much between psychological and physical trauma. Both can trigger our survival responses, can get held in our bodies, and can lead to similar symptoms and health issues.

Therapies such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, somatic experiencing, and trauma-informed practices can help individuals to process these traumas, release the held tension, and cultivate a greater sense of safety and well-being.

Remember the Buddha's words: "The body is the first foundation of mindfulness." This highlights the importance of the body in our overall wellbeing, including how it processes and stores trauma. #Mindfulness cultivates a non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, including bodily sensations, thoughts, and emotions. This can help us to notice and gently process the tensions held in our bodies due to trauma.

In practicing mindfulness, we may start to notice the subtle signs of stress or discomfort in our bodies, perhaps even before we're consciously aware of them. This increased awareness can support us in responding to stress in healthier ways, rather than reacting out of old, unhelpful patterns.

In conclusion, the body's response to psychological trauma is very similar to its response to physical trauma. The key is to bring mindful awareness to these bodily responses, allowing them to be processed and released. This is a journey that takes patience and kindness towards oneself, but it is a journey towards healing that is one of self-discovery and transformation.

It's a journey in which we learn to relate to our bodies with #kindness, understanding, and #compassion.

It's also a journey in which we learn to recognize and honor the wisdom of our bodies, as they carry important messages about our past experiences and current needs.

It's important to remember that #healing from trauma is not about "fixing" something that's "broken". Rather, it's about acknowledging our experiences, creating space for them in our #awareness, and learning to navigate life in a way that supports our wellbeing.

In the words of Thich Nhat Hanh, a renowned Buddhist monk and peace activist: "The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don't wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy."

Healing is not just about the destination, but also about the journey.

In cultivating mindfulness and compassion, we can learn to hold our traumas, both psychological and physical, in a gentle embrace of understanding. This approach does not aim to erase or ignore the trauma, but rather to provide a space where it can be acknowledged, felt, and eventually, integrated. This process can lead to a deeper connection with ourselves and a profound sense of inner peace.

@arialdo @otfrom maybe consider the #Somatic since that can do all the buttons...

Sadly, #ZackFreedman doesn't sell it so you gotta have to #DIY it...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6raRftH9yxM

Don't miss my Divorcing Religion #podcast interview with #queer & #trans #somatic #psychotherapist Mahrs Schoppman, as we discuss the colonization of our bodies by Christianity. #exchristian #atheist #ReligiousTrauma #psychology
https://www.divorcing-religion.com/post/the-colonization-of-our-bodies

Here's the video of my April 28th conversation with Daniel Shankin on ""Somatic Practice & Psychedelic Experience" for the Mt. Tam Psychedelic Integration Jam.

#psychedelic #somatic #transformation

https://vimeo.com/822367171/b31696d4bd

Presenting tomorrow (Friday the 28th) on "Somatic Practice & Psychedelic Experience" at this cool online psychedelics conference called the Mt. Tam Integration Jam. I'm on at 2:15pm Pacific / 5:15pm Eastern.

#psychedelic #somatic #transformation

https://2023.integrationjam.com/?sc=odWtwRx5

@snazzyq Jokes aside: Just get a #Somatic and be done with that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6raRftH9yxM

@Elizafox @fuchsiii I wounder if it can do #TensorFlowLite like #ZackFreedman's #Somatic needs...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6raRftH9yxM

https://github.com/ZackFreedman/Somatic

Good evening from sunny warm #Málaga #spain - such a wonderful change of scenery from rainy #essex 😂. Finally after years of work I found my way to #somatic #narcissism. 🫢 Yes, shocking as it may be there are many types of narcissism and this one is particularly focused on cheating. Found out more here: https://sherileturner.medium.com/why-somatic-narcissists-cheat-and-will-never-stop-cheating-1c135a745e31

Anyone on here know a somatic therapist they like?

I'm looking for someone to work with to process my traumas living in my nervous system.

Am OK meeting virtually, if they are OK to practice with me (I live in California).

I'm trying to learn how to regulate my emotions and heal up my parasympathetic nervous system from a life of traumatization.

I've made tremendous progress and this is the next step.

Thanks aheadoftime for any ideas!

#somatic #therapist #MentalHealth #health

I wounder what would happen if someone made the #Somatic [1] with #Thunderfinger [2] & Singularotron [3] into one device...

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6raRftH9yxM
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ8SYlzwkn8
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxfJOMjZeIs

"When an animal goes through an experience that is traumatic or causes anxiety, they shake. Take the case of two dogs that know each other, but something happens and they get in a fight. Once the fight is over, both dogs shake. They do this to calm their nervous systems and quiet the “fight or flight” response. By shaking, they are able to release the physical memory of the situation."

#trauma #somatic #healing
https://animal-bonds.com/animals-know-shake-off-the-trauma/

https://www.judaismunbound.com/podcast/episode-360-yoshi-silverstein

Sharing #JudaisnUnbound episode #360.
Topic: Your body is a sukkah?

Yoshi Silverstein is the founder & exec dir. of Mitsui Collective, an org.that seeks to "build resilient community, through embodied Jewish practice and #somatic #AntiRacism." Silverstein joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for the 3rd episode in an ongoing mini-series on #JewishSpirituality.

#Mazeldon @mazeldon

#decision Some serious thought. Starting back at doing body work, #somatic #somatics style. I have spent the last couple of #covid years avoiding it, but talked to people in #sydney who are back in full swing, so it’s time. I find masks difficult when I’m working, so I’ll try a couple of sessions with, and if I have to work without, then so be it. #brisbane #bne . Moving towards addressing the issues stored in the body, rather than the #mind .

Hello! Thank you for connecting with me here. #introduction time
After 12 years on the bird site, I’m loving the engagement here #connectionsmatter
Being a #selfconfessed weirdo and a life long learner I live a curious life!
In the middle of redefining a 36 year old marriage and blessed to have 3 adult children who are kind, caring and empathetic humans, and 5 delightful grandchildren.
I’m colocated between #Larrakia (Darwin) and #GubbiGubbi (Sunshine Coast) Countries. Blessed to work for myself, having lived through burnout twice, and living with #CPTSD #metoo #anxiety I love #neuroscience #traumainformed #therapeutic #somatic #healing practices. I did say I’m a weirdo didn’t I? #introductionpost :ma_animals_kookaburra: