Grounding Techniques in Body Psychotherapy: Finding Stability in a Chaotic World
Finding a sense of stability and peace can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. It’s no wonder, with anxiety disorders affecting more than 40 million US adults, and nearly half of Americans reporting frequent feelings of stress. Stress, anxiety, emotional upheaval, and more leave many searching for ways to reconnect with themselves and their surroundings. […]
The Role of Movement in Emotional Healing
While many people understand the benefits of talk therapy, fewer recognize the profound impact of movement in emotional healing. Today, let’s remedy that by taking a closer look at the intricate relationship between physical movement and emotional well-being, and how we can leverage mindful movement for therapeutic effects. The Deep Connection Between Movement and Emotion […]
Trauma and the Body: Healing Through Somatic Therapy
Trauma is an invisible wound that manifests not just in the mind, but also in the body. In recent years, the importance of addressing the physical aspects of psychological trauma has gained significant attention. This recognition has led to the rise of somatic therapy, an innovative approach to healing that focuses on the connection between […]
What Is Body Psychotherapy?
Body psychotherapy — also known as somatic psychotherapy or body-oriented psychotherapy — is a holistic form of therapy that recognizes and utilizes the relationship between the body and the mind. This therapeutic approach is grounded in the understanding that our bodies hold onto experiences, and these held experiences can affect our mental and emotional health. […]
The Importance of Mental and Emotional Well-Being
The pursuit of happiness can sometimes seem like a difficult thing. Contentment, peace, and satisfaction can elude us all too well. In times like these, mental and emotional well-being are more important than ever. They are the cornerstones of a healthy and fulfilling life. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at mental and […]
Pioneering a Holistic Path to Personal Transformation and Mental Well-Being
The NY WIRE website featured us in a article called Pioneering a Holistic Path to Personal Transformation and Mental Well-Being. Here is an excerpt: “We are at one of those inflection points in our history where how we each show up influences the trajectory. Our work contributes to this moment by providing a framework by […]
The Four Phases of the Core Energetics Approach
Written by: Lisa Loustaunau MFA, ACCEP Originally published in the USABP (United States Association of Body Psychotherapy) Newsletter May 2014, revised in 2019 The sacred wound is the wound, the healing of which, allows us to become the hero of our own life. – Jean Houston Core Energetics, which was developed by the late Dr. […]