The Therapeutic Power of Somatic Reading
When we talk about a somatic practice, we don’t often think about the act of reading. But reading is more than a cerebral exercise. Somatic reading can involve your entire body and mind. It can even extend your life. Studies have shown that immersive narratives can: At the Somatic Diary, reading and writing are at…
How the Three Types of Somatic Therapy Address Trauma Held in the Body
You wake up tired despite a full night’s sleep. Your chest tightens in crowded rooms. A simple everyday sound—laughter, footsteps, a door slamming—feels like a physical threat. You have worked through the memories, cognitive distortions, and behaviors produced by them in talk therapy, so why does your body still flinch? Why are you still on…
