Why Sexual Assault Can Be Confusing for Survivors
Sexual assault can leave survivors feeling confused, especially when their reactions don’t match societal expectations or their body’s responses feel unclear.
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.
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.
Understanding Trauma Tummy: The Gut Brain Connection
From Survival to Presence: Dissociation and Embodied Healing
Understanding Locus of Control, Trauma, and Triggers: A Somatic Psychotherapy Perspective
Mindfulness
What is mindfulness and why do it?