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What is Relational Somatic Healing?

Relational Somatic Healing (RSH) is a therapeutic approach that integrates body, mind, and spirit to address trauma, stress, and relational challenges. It emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a safe space for clients to explore their emotions, coping mechanisms, and patterns while fostering self-awareness and resilience.

Here’s what sets RSH apart from other modalities:

Focus on relationships: Healing is facilitated through the client-therapist relationship, which mirrors healthy relational dynamics. This approach is particularly effective for addressing relational developmental trauma (RDT), which often stems from early child-caregiver interaction.

Body-Centered Approach: RSH incorporates somatic (body-based) techniques such as mindfulness, breathwork, movement exercises, guided visualization, and touch to access and release trauma stored in the body

Holistic Integration: It combines principles from neuroscience, attachment theory, and yogic philosophy to support clients in achieving emotional regulation, self-compassion, and embodied safety.

Non-judgemental Environments: Sessions are collaborative and paced according to the client’s comfort, creating a nurturing space for gradual healing and personal growth

At the core of the healing power of somatic therapy is accessing your body’s truth and bringing it to your higher consciousness. That’s where the true work of a somatic coach begins.

Who is Somatic Therapy For?

Relational Emotional Somatic Treatment (REST) and Relational Somatic Healing (RSH) share similarities in their focus on the mind-body connection and the role of relationships in healing, but they differ in their specific approaches and emphasis.

Relational Emotional Somatic Treatment (REST)

• Emotional Processing: REST focuses on helping clients process difficult emotions through both verbal exploration and body awareness.
  
• Somatic Techniques: Uses body-centered practices like breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to release stored trauma and regulate emotion
  
• Relational Dynamics: The therapeutic relationship is central, providing a safe space for clients to explore their emotional patterns and relational wounds.

Relational Somatic Healing (RSH)

• Focus on Relationships: RSH is a holistic therapy that addresses the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. Key features include:
  • Embodied Practices: Healing occurs within the context of a safe, trusting relationship with the therapist, which mirrors healthy relational dynamics.
    
  • Deeper Pathways for Healing: RSH combines talking with experiential practices such as mindfulness, guided visualization, movement exercises, and touch to access deeper layers of trauma or emotional blocks bringing those energetic imprints on the soul into consciousness.
    
  • Integration of Modalities: It incorporates elements of yoga philosophy, psychoeducation, and inner child healing to promote self-awareness and personal transformation.

Core differences between the two is that REST places stronger emphasis on integrating emotional processing alongside somatic awareness, without the spirituality component.

Is Somatic Healing the Same as Reiki?

What makes Reiki different is that as an energy-healing practice it is based on the idea that a universal life force energy flows through the body. Practitioners use their hands to channel this energy in to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and stimulate natural healing

While both practices involve some light touching, reiki falls short in helping clients realize and process trauma. Reiki is best suited for someone who wants to support overall well-being on a spiritual level after having already addressed the root of their traumas.

What are Somatic Techniques for Healing?

Somatic techniques for healing are body-focused practices designed to address trauma, stress, and emotional challenges by fostering a connection between the mind and body in the following ways:

Breathwork: Involves controlled breathing patterns, such as diaphragmatic breathing, to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reduce stress, and promote relaxation.

Body Awareness: Encourages individuals to tune into physical sensations, identify areas of tension, numbness or sensation and cultivate a sense of safety and calm from within.

Movement Therapy: Incorporates mindful movement such as dance, stretching, body shaking or yoga to release trapped emotions and tension from the body.

Grounding Techniques: Helps individuals feel anchored in the present moment by focusing on physical sensations like touch or weight distribution.

Somatic Experiencing: Involves noticing and releasing physical sensations associated with trauma without directly revisiting the traumatic event. 

Each of these techniques can be done in your own living room or if you prefer partnering with a professional to help you get the most out of your practice, then consider choosing Born to Be Wild Lifestyle!

Get Relational Somatic Therapy Today

If you’re ready to explore healing negative relationship patterns and deepen your connection with yourself and others, relational somatic therapy can offer the support you need. Whether you’re seeking guidance for yourself, your family, or a specific challenge, I have resources available to help.

Reach out today to begin healing’s journey next step of healing. Your experience with relational somatic therapies is designed for deeper connection and growth with your best self.