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.
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References
- Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures. The Guilford Press.
- Levine, P. A. (2010). In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness. North Atlantic Books.
- 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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