How Somatic Work May Support a Survivor
How can survivors cultivate a sense of physical safety?
Visualising personal boundaries as an invisible protective bubble.
Why would a somatic counsellor work on, vulnerability, fragility, and self-defence, with a client?
To support a survivors empowerment of self-perception.
Why does a somatic counsellor invite exploration of pleasure, safety, and practicing choice?
To support the client in reclaiming their power.
What does healthy touch look like?
Holding, rocking, playful contact, hugging, kissing, soothing stroking, massage, and sexual pleasure.
How can somatic support a survivors brain and body?
Helps the survivors brain and body recognise the danger is not present.
What are the benefits of physical movement within somatic therapy?
Why does a counsellor explore boundaries that can increase sexual well being?
To build a sense of inner safety.
A body that is able to rest and relax within sexual intimacy is experiencing...
Sexual well-being.
What is a tool to help a client connect physical pain and emotional distress?
A Body Map.
The journey to survivor self-empowerment and healing can be...
long and difficult, but highly rewarding!
What does a somatic therapist encourage a survivor to explore in session?
Embody concepts and explore sensations?
This empowers a survivor to advocate for themselves and insist on being treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.