Tag: health
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How to Be Truly Embodied in the Gym: A Somatic Therapist’s Guide to Mindful Movement
As a Somatic Experiencing practitioner and DBT therapist working with complex trauma in Hertfordshire, I’ve seen firsthand how disconnection from our bodies impacts every aspect of our lives. The gym – that strange modern ritual of artificial movement – offers a unique opportunity to rebuild this essential mind-body connection. The Modern Movement Paradox Let’s be…
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Transforming Anger: Path to Empowerment
Anger often gets a bad reputation. Many of us grow up believing it’s something to suppress, fear, or feel ashamed about. From a Somatic Experiencing perspective, however, anger isn’t inherently negative; it’s a powerful, life-affirming force. It motivates us to move forward, protect ourselves, and maintain our integrity. If we learn to honour and understand…
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Understanding Nervous System Regulation for Better Wellbeing
Scrolling through Instagram these days, I often wonder how people ever coped before we were inundated with self-help techniques on how to “thrive.” Before tapping, humming, and an endless carousel of “wellness hacks” popped up at every scroll, what did we do when we felt overwhelmed or unsettled? How did we “self-soothe” without someone online…
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