Somatic Experiencing Approaches to Therapy for Women

In the realm of women’s mental health, the significance of somatic experiencing approaches to therapy is becoming increasingly evident. Somatic therapy provides a holistic and embodied path towards healing, recognizing that mental well-being is intricately linked with physical sensations and bodily experiences.

Particularly for women, whose mental health journeys are often shaped by complex relationships with their bodies, incorporating somatic approaches can offer transformative insights and resolutions. Somatic experiencing techniques empower women to explore and address the root causes of emotional distress, trauma, and stressors. In this therapeutic paradigm, the body becomes a crucial guide and collaborator in the healing process, acknowledging and honoring the lived experiences that are inscribed within it. The mental health practitioner acts as a facilitator and secure foundation from which the client can heal and move into healthier relationships with the self and others.

The importance of somatic experiencing in women’s mental health lies in its ability to facilitate a profound understanding of the mind-body connection, paving the way for sustainable and integrative healing that extends beyond the confines of traditional talk therapy.

We had a discussion with Lauren, LCSW, MSW, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner at Secure Base Mental Health about this powerful approach to therapy and its impact on women in particular. In this recording from an Instagram live chat, we explore the widespread sexual trauma that women have endured (sometimes unaware), transforming gender roles and mental health, the science behind somatic experiencing and how humans process trauma differently from other mammals, and so much more!

Here at Every Woman is Worthy we believe that every woman deserves to find recovery, healing, love, and belonging.

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The Every Woman is Worthy Team

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