The Somatic Social Worker

12/26/2025

The holidays can stir up stress, grief, or emotions we haven’t felt in a while —so remember to schedule self-care and to be kind with yourself 🤍

Here is a simple grounding exercise to help:
• Take one breath in through your nose for a count of 4
• Hold for 2
• Exhale slowly through your mouth for 6
• As you breathe out, silently say to yourself: “I am safe.”

Repeat 2–3 times if things feel overwhelmed.

Wishing you calm, connection and compassion for yourself this holiday season, from my family to yours! 🙏🏻✨🎄✨❄️

12/26/2025

The holidays can stir up stress, grief, or emotions we haven’t felt in a while —so remember to schedule self-care and to be kind with yourself 🤍

Here is a simple grounding exercise to help:
• Take one breath in through your nose for a count of 4
• Hold for 2
• Exhale slowly through your mouth for 6
• As you breathe out, silently say to yourself: “I am safe.”

Repeat 2–3 times if things feel overwhelmed.

Wishing you calm, connection and compassion for yourself this holiday season, from my family to yours! 🙏🏻✨🎄✨❄️

12/22/2025

Somatic Awareness Exercise:

1. **Body Scan**: Begin by checking in with your body from head to toe. Identify where your emotions are manifesting physically. For instance, anger might be felt in the head, while stress or anxiety may appear in the neck, shoulders, chest, or stomach.

2. **Label the Sensation**: Once you have located where you feel the sensation, label the emotion you are experiencing, such as anxiety or general stress.

3. **Identify the Reason**: Consider why you’re feeling that way. Reflect on any underlying reasons that could be causing this emotion.

4. **Choose an Action**: Decide on a course of action. You can either accept the situation if there’s nothing you can change or take action to address the issue. If you choose acceptance, acknowledge that you cannot control it and let it go. If taking action, consider preparing or doing an activity like exercising to help manage the emotions.

12/22/2025

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful season, from my family to yours! ☃️❄️💛 Here is a somatic mental health technique as my gift to you!

1. **Body Scan**: Begin by checking in with your body from head to toe. Identify where your emotions are manifesting physically. For instance, anger might be felt in the head, while stress or anxiety may appear in the neck, shoulders, chest, or stomach.

2. **Label the Sensation**: Once you have located where you feel the sensation, label the emotion you are experiencing, such as anxiety or general stress.

3. **Identify the Reason**: Consider why you’re feeling that way. Reflect on any underlying reasons that could be causing this emotion.

4. **Choose an Action**: Decide on a course of action. You can either accept the situation if there’s nothing you can change or take action to address the issue. If you choose acceptance, acknowledge that you cannot control it and let it go. If taking action, consider preparing or doing an activity like exercising to help manage the emotions.

11/29/2025