Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox: 125 Worksheets and Exercises to Treat Trauma & Stresspdf by Manuela Mischke-Reeds (2024)

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Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox: 125 Worksheets and Exercises to Treat Trauma & Stresspdf by Manuela Mischke-Reeds (2024)

FAQs

How can I do somatic therapy by myself? ›

Here are a few grounding techniques to try at home:
  1. Run water over your hands. ...
  2. Move your body in ways that feel most comfortable to you. ...
  3. Focus on your breathing while you control how you inhale and exhale. ...
  4. Tense and relax different parts of your body. ...
  5. Play a “categories” game with yourself.
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What are the 4 sets of somatic mindfulness exercises for people who have experienced trauma? ›

Four sets of Somatic Exercises that could be useful for trauma survivors are grounding; quieting and flow; mindful breathing and progressive relaxation in the body. Each exercise focuses on moving your body mindfully, all the while observing the physical sensations and how they develop.

Is somatic therapy good for trauma? ›

Somatic therapy explores how the body expresses deeply painful experiences, applying mind-body healing to aid with trauma recovery. Trauma can register within our bodies on a cellular level.

What are somatic techniques for trauma? ›

Somatic therapy also involves learning how to calm or discharge that stress, tension and trauma. These techniques can include breathing exercises, dance, mindfulness and other body movement techniques. Somatic therapy techniques are body-focused to help us calm our nervous systems that have been overloaded by stress.

Do somatic exercises really work? ›

While the benefits reaped will vary with each person, somatic exercises "can help relieve pain and stress, improve emotional awareness, and other trauma or mental health-related concerns," says Lyons.

How long does it take for somatic exercises to work? ›

Some people experience significant benefits within the first few days or weeks of practicing the exercises, while for others it takes longer.

What exercises release trauma? ›

One of the most common types of Trauma Release Exercises is stretching, which can relieve muscle tension. These stretches might include sitting in a hip squat to release chronic stress or doing wall sits to lessen deep tension. The Spiral Technique is another common Trauma Release Exercise.

Where is trauma stored in the body? ›

Trauma is not physically held in the muscles or bones — instead, the need to protect oneself from perceived threats is stored in the memory and emotional centers of the brain, such as the hippocampus and amygdala. This activates the body whenever a situation reminds the person of the traumatic event(s).

How often should you do somatic exercises? ›

How often to do somatic exercises. Since these movements are so gentle, they can be performed daily. In fact, the Somatic Systems Institute recommends spending five to 15 minutes doing the above moves, per day.

What are the negative effects of somatic therapy? ›

Risks of somatic therapy include misinterpretation of touch, re-traumatization, breaking down of defenses, abusive touch and inappropriate regression.

Does a somatic therapist touch you? ›

As with any form of therapy, it's essential to be in an emotional and mental place where you have the time and energy to process complex feelings. If you're doing somatic therapy in person, touch is often involved.

What does trauma release in the body feel like? ›

This causes physical symptoms such as muscle tension, gastrointestinal issues, increased heart rate, shallow breathing, and impaired immune functioning as well as emotional symptoms such as anxiety and irritability.

How do I start somatic exercise? ›

A 6-step somatic exercise:
  1. Notice. Inhale and exhale. ...
  2. Identify. Identify at what point in time and/or which part of your body began experiencing disturbance or stress.
  3. Replay. Replay the scenario from calm state to stressed state, in slow motion (as if watching a slow movie). ...
  4. Tune in. ...
  5. Healing hands.
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Is somatic therapy legitimate? ›

Recent research has pointed to somatic therapy as being effective when used as a treatment for trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Is EMDR the same as somatic therapy? ›

SET focuses on the patient's bodily sensations and emotions, while EMDR focuses on the patient's thoughts and beliefs. SET is based on the idea that unresolved physical sensations and emotions can be processed and released through gradual exposure and understanding.

Is there a free app for somatic exercises? ›

SomaShare is a free app that brings practical, easy-to-follow tools and a communal space to support people in deep healing and transformation.

What is the most effective somatic technique? ›

Several studies show the positive effects of a type of somatic therapy called eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). In EMDR, the client recalls traumatic experiences while moving their eyes from left to right.

How do you start somatic exercises? ›

Choosing to move your body in any way that feels good to you, focusing on the inflow and outflow of the breath, noticing how it feels to tense and relax parts of the body, and grounding by feeling the connection of the body to the ground and/or chair are some examples of somatic exercises,” she says.

How do you heal trauma on your own? ›

Practicing effective self-care can help trauma survivors prioritize their needs and focus on recovery. These activities can appear different for everyone but center around self-love and compassion. Healthy examples include taking a long bath, listening to music, eating a yummy meal, or watching your favorite movie.

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