16/07/2024
Connecting the Mind and Body – Understanding Somatic Experiences
If you’re not familiar with the word somatic, it is defined as relating to the body. In medical terms the emphasis is heavily on the body as disconnected from the mind, however, the psychological use of the word connects the word to the body and seeks to use the somatic approach as a bridge between the mind and body.
CONNECTING THE MIND AND BODY
Somatic experience is the approach that links body awareness to psychological experiences. This is especially relevant in trauma where experiences are often suppressed emotionally and often outwardly expressed through physical symptoms.
For clients to heal from traumatic experiences, it is helpful to explore physical sensations and develop an understanding of how the body reacts to conflict, emotions, and memory recollection of traumatic events. As clients become aware of their physical sensations with regard to psychological tension, they can begin to resolve the effects of trauma with a goal to also improve health outcomes.
https://arttherapyresources.com.au/somatic-experiences/