The Power of Safety in Feeling Sexy
True sexiness flourishes in the presence of safety.
Autistic Burnout and Co-dependence in Relationships
Autistic burnout and co-dependence often intertwine, creating a cycle of exhaustion and relational strain.
Autistic Burnout and Relationships: Some Helpful Exercises
Autistic burnout can strain relationships, but somatic and mindful exercises like synchronized breathing or vocal toning can foster connection and co-regulation between partners.
Resist and Retreat Behaviors in Neurodivergent Individuals
Resist and retreat behaviors in neurodivergent individuals are adaptive strategies, not defiance or disengagement. Understanding these responses fosters self-compassion and relational healing.
Loosely and Tightly Coupled Systems in Relationship Dynamics
Exploring loosely and tightly coupled systems can reveal how relationship dynamics live in the body.
Avoidance: From Adaptive Disengagement to Maladaptive Withdrawal
Avoidance can be a temporary refuge or a prolonged prison. Understanding its impact on the body is the first step toward transforming it into a tool for healing rather than a barrier to growth.
Uneven Capabilities in the Neurodivergent Population
Neurodivergent individuals often exhibit remarkable strengths alongside unique challenges, reflecting the variability of their neurology
The Impact of Ultimatums on Relationships and the Body
Ultimatums in relationships often create emotional and somatic distress, functioning as a form of covert control.
A Somatic View of Trauma Bonding
What is “trauma bonding” in relationships and how does it affect the body?
The Protest Withdraw Pattern in Relationships: A Somatic Perspective
What is the protest-withdraw pattern in relationships and how does it affect the body?
Understanding Trauma Tummy: The Gut Brain Connection
Disordered Eating and The Mind-Body Connection
Understanding People-Pleasing Through a Somatic Lens
Mindfulness
What is mindfulness and why do it?
Welcome to Serenity Somatic Therapy
In our first meeting, I often ask, “What brings you into therapy?” This simple question opens the door to understanding your unique experiences, challenges, and hopes.