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Somatic Awareness in EMDR

Somatic Awareness

Somatic awareness refers to the recognition of physical sensations in the body. In the context of EMDR, it is essential to understand the physical manifestations of emotional and psychological trauma.

Therapeutic benefits

By paying attention to bodily sensations during EMDR sessions, clients can facilitate emotional processing and healing. This awareness helps in identifying and releasing stored trauma in the body.

Integration in EMDR

In EMDR therapy, therapists guide clients to notice and describe their physical sensations. This process is integrated into the overall therapeutic approach to support trauma resolution and emotional healing.

How it works

During EMDR sessions, therapists encourage clients to pay attention to their physical sensations while processing traumatic memories. This approach helps in identifying and releasing the physical manifestations of trauma, leading to emotional healing.

FAQs

What is somatic awareness?
Somatic awareness is the conscious recognition of physical sensations in the body. It involves being mindful of how emotions and psychological states manifest physically.
How is somatic awareness used in EMDR?
In EMDR, therapists guide clients to notice and describe their physical sensations as they process traumatic memories. This awareness helps in identifying and releasing stored trauma in the body.
What are the benefits of somatic awareness in EMDR?
Somatic awareness can enhance emotional processing and healing by helping clients to identify and release physical manifestations of trauma. It supports a more holistic approach to trauma therapy.

References

  1. Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures. The Guilford Press.
  2. Levine, P. A. (2010). In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness. North Atlantic Books.
  3. van der Kolk, B. A. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Penguin Books.
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This glossary provides definitions of various counselling terms and approaches for informational purposes only, without implying endorsement or service provision