Can Depression And Anxiety Make You Sick?
One aspect of depression and anxiety that makes these disorders so frustrating is how they affect the whole body. But can depression and anxiety actually make you sick? No two experiences of depression are the same. But it’s pretty common to feel lethargic, fatigued, agitated, tearful, in pain, no appetite or increased appetite, and headaches, […]
5 Somatic Experiencing Techniques That Anyone Can Use to Stay Grounded
As the mental health community becomes more adept at healing that incorporates the whole person (mind, body, spirit, and emotion), the role the body and sensation play in your healing process is growing ever more important. Previously it was thought it was enough to just “talk it out.” Now, research is uncovering growing evidence about […]
Somatic Therapy for Trauma
Guest post by Linette Howard Your day probably follows a certain routine. And more than likely, in that routine, you find a sense of normalcy and comfort. However, as a human being you also have times when you feel out of sorts or strangely anxious. You might notice that your daily routines – […]
How Does Childhood Trauma Affect Adults
Sometimes the world feels overwhelming. The news seems filled with stories of adults doing seemingly inexplicable things: mass shootings, child sexual abuse, or secret addictions. Then your circle of friends seems to increasingly become victims of disease – autoimmune disorders, cancer, and more. What’s going on? None of these disparate things starts in a vacuum. […]
How to Heal Grief with EMDR and Somatic Therapy
Guest post by Marty Dennen LCPC, SEP Are you struggling with grief? Did you know that there are ways to heal grief with body-oriented therapies like EMDR and Somatic Experiencing? Before we get to the specifics of healing grief with EMDR and Somatic Therapy, let’s look at what grief is and at a roadmap for […]