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What is Somatic Experiencing?

July 31st, 2023
In: Trauma

Somatic Experiencing is a gentle, yet powerful and effective approach for resolving symptoms of trauma and relieving chronic anxiety and stress. Instead of just talking about the problem, this is a “bottom-up” way of processing.  This means we’re inviting the body’s information and the body’s intelligence to come into our awareness and be a part of the process, encouraging and creating space for our body’s natural ability to heal.   How we Get Stuck

Chronic Pain After an Accident

March 25th, 2023

When people get in a car accident or have another type of sudden injury, we notice that some people seem to heal just fine and others can get stuck with chronic pain.  There’s nothing fair about it.  For those of us who get stuck with chronic pain, we can also get stuck feeling helpless.  If this has been your experience, I’m deeply sorry.  I really want you to know that often, there is more that we can do.  Let me explain.  

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