
Becoming the Body: Embodiment Through Somatic Therapy
Exercises and Tools for Trauma, Stress, and Finding Mind-Body Connection
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Jennifer J Nadeau
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By:
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Ken Michaels
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Somatic Therapy Allows Us to Regain Control Over Our Emotions and Break Free From the Impact of Our Past.
When a traumatic event occurs, our body triggers its “fight or flight” response. In many scenarios, the emotional reactions of this response get trapped, disrupting the feedback loop between our mind and body, leading to an imbalance in our nervous system function. Over time this can cause chronic stress, pain, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system. This, alongside regular triggers in our everyday life, will manifest into a disconnection between our mind and body and create a constant feeling of dissociation from our emotions, with minimal control over how we feel.
Somatic therapy combats this dissociation by targeting the root of the issue. By employing a range of exercises and tools with a body-orientated approach, we can enhance our mind-body connection and restore balance to our nervous system. Helping us break free from the cycle of reliving past events and providing us (and our bodies) with the ability to handle future experiences more effectively.
The tools throughout this workbook to aid with this process include:
Science-based information to understand what is going on inside us and why mind-body connection is so crucial
Thought-provoking journal exercises and prompts
Exercises that safely revisit our past to overcome what is buried inside of us
Grounding techniques that help us stay calm and centered in our daily lives, enabling us to turn inward when we need it the most.
Body-awareness exercises designed to enhance our connection with ourselves by making us more conscious of our physical sensations and responses.
Somatic yoga routine to achieve a desired state of mind, morning or night.
Exercises to help manage built-up tension and stress.
And many more valuable tools.
This book will give you the tools to process your past, reconnect with your body, and regain your emotional and physical well-being.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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Wonderfully put-together
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"Becoming the Body: Embodiment Through Somatic Therapy" is a valuable audiobook that delves deep into the practice of somatic therapy to aid in the healing of trauma, stress, and disconnection from one's body. The narrator effectively guides listeners through various exercises and tools designed to enhance the mind-body connection and restore balance to the nervous system. The audiobook is well-structured, combining scientific explanations with practical, body-oriented exercises that listeners can perform at their own pace.
Listeners will find the inclusion of thought-provoking journal exercises, grounding techniques, and somatic yoga particularly beneficial for cultivating body awareness and managing emotional responses. The content is delivered in a clear and calm manner, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. This is especially important as the audiobook tackles sensitive topics such as trauma and emotional healing.
Overall, "Becoming the Body" serves as an insightful resource for anyone looking to explore the benefits of somatic therapy. It offers a comprehensive toolkit for those seeking to reclaim control over their emotions and physical well-being through a deepened understanding of how past experiences impact one's bodily state. This audiobook is a practical and enlightening guide for achieving a harmonious mind-body connection.
A complete guide for reducing trauma and stress
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Become one with your body and see improvement
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Something new and Unique
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My Journey with "Becoming the Body"
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I especially liked its practical approach. The thought-provoking journal exercises, somatic yoga routines, and grounding techniques are wonderful tools that encourage active participation in your own healing journey. These exercises are designed not only to reconnect us with our bodies but also to enhance our awareness of physical sensations and responses. This helps to not only manage daily stress but to begin the process of healing and recovery.
Ideal for anyone on a path to healing
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A New (to me) Healing Approach
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Recognizing the importance of how my body holds a lot and I can practice tools to ease the tension that’s stored.
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I really found chapter 7 to be extremely interesting which is about releasing through self awareness. I found it extremely interesting when we are feeling stressed or perhaps triggered about trauma that we are feeling, that it may not be trauma that we ourselves experienced, but it may be a past self that is feeling that trauma but it is resonating with us now. Very fascinating. Highly recommend!!
Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection
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Somatic therapy
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