Worried, fearful, on edge? Soothe Yourself Somatically
This is Annie. She’s been worried an awful lot lately. When she’s worried, her hands go to her face and that supports her in feeling…
Recognizing the Milestones of Healing
Healing from trauma is an individual process, one that involves gradual steps toward reclaiming your physical and emotional well-being. Recognizing the milestones of the healing…
What’s Your Window?
Huh, my “Window”? 🤔 The Window of Tolerance (WoT) also called Window of Resilience is a concept of individual capacity for navigating daily life. Our…
Body Scan
Hey there, it’s Katie McClain, SEP, here, and I’m thrilled to guide you through a helpful somatic practice: the Body Scan. Why the Body Scan…
Somatic First Aid
A few years ago, I fell and hit my head. As an SEP, I understood what to do to help myself recover from the trauma….
Kind Touch Characters
🌟 Meet Annie. In this pic she’s cradling her face with her hands. 🌟 As a child, I found solace in holding my face in…
How To Get Out Of Your Head
Did you know that your brain unconsciously makes meaning of what your body is sensing/feeling? Often the brain will ‘make up’ unhelpful stories and painful…
The Body Never Lies is Inaccurate
Our bodies can miscue. Another way to say this is that we may have learned to misread our body’s cues and not know how to…
Strong, the Trauma Vortex is.
Practice mindfulness, embodiment, and other somatic exercises to heal because the trauma vortex is strong. In Somatic Experiencing (SE), the Trauma Vortex metaphor is used…
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