Our Blog
Welcome to the Embodied Healing Collective blog, where we explore the transformative power of Somatic Experiencing in healing and personal growth. As therapists dedicated to understanding the connection between mind and body, we share insights, techniques, and stories that highlight the role of physical sensations in emotional well-being. Join us on this journey to healing.
Thinking About Quitting Therapy? Here's What to Do Instead
Feeling like quitting therapy? Learn how to navigate setbacks, reconnect with your goals, and decide if it’s time to pause or pivot your healing journey.
Understanding PTSD Treatment: A Therapist’s Perspective on Trauma Healing
Learn how therapists treat PTSD using trauma-informed approaches like EMDR and somatic therapy. Discover symptoms, recovery insights, and healing strategies.
How to Make the Most Out of Your Therapy Session: A Guide to Deepening Your Healing Work
Discover how to make the most out of your therapy sessions with expert tips on setting goals, building safety, integrating insights, and deepening healing.
How Somatic Therapy Changed My Life: 4 Personal Lessons from a Therapist
Discover how somatic therapy transformed my approach to panic, stress, and self-care. A therapist shares 4 personal insights for healing and body awareness.
How Trauma Impacts Intuitive Eating (and How to Start Your Intuitive Eating Journey)
Learn how trauma affects intuitive eating and discover practical tips to rebuild body trust, regulate eating, and start your food freedom journey.
Ditch Diet Culture: A Therapist’s Guide to Intuitive Eating
Learn how intuitive eating supports mental health and healing. As a therapist, I’ll explain how to ditch diet culture and rebuild a healthy relationship with food.
Dating After Trauma: How to Heal and Build Emotional Intimacy
Learn how to navigate emotional intimacy and build healthy relationships after trauma. Discover practical tips for dating while healing and feeling safe.
4 Hidden Signs of Unresolved Trauma (And How to Start Healing)
Discover the subtle and surprising signs of unresolved trauma you might be ignoring — from chronic pain to dissociation and emotional overreactions.
How Trauma is Stored in the Body and Why Talk Therapy Might Not Be Enough
Trauma is stored in the body, not just the mind. Learn how survival energy impacts your nervous system—and why somatic therapy may be key to healing.
Spring into Self-Compassion: How to Handle Body Image Issues as the Weather Warms
Spring can spark body image anxiety. Learn how warmer weather affects self-esteem and discover therapist-approved ways to cope with compassion.
Is Your Therapist Trauma-Informed? Here’s How to Tell.
Wondering if your therapist is trauma-informed? Discover key signs to look for and why it matters for your healing journey. Learn how trauma-informed practices make a difference.
How to Relax Your Nervous System: Quick and Easy Techniques
Learn quick and easy techniques to relax your nervous system and reduce anxiety, including box breathing, deep voo, and more.
Guide to Popular Therapy Modalities: EMDR, CBT, ACT & More
Discover the most popular therapy modalities like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, and ACT. Find out which therapy type might be right for you in this comprehensive guide.
Five Questions You Should Ask A Therapist Before Scheduling Your First Appointment
Choosing a therapist? Ask these five essential questions before your first therapy appointment to find the right fit. Learn about therapy approaches, therapist experience, session structure, and costs. Read our guide to make an informed decision!
The Role of Mindfulness and Meditation in Somatic Therapy for Trauma Healing
Learn how mindfulness and meditation enhance somatic therapy for trauma healing. Discover simple, effective practices to deepen body awareness and emotional resilience.
How Somatic Therapy & CBT Work Together for Trauma Healing
Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Somatic Therapy work together to create a balanced, trauma-informed healing approach. Discover how to ease into somatic work while building strong coping skills.
Somatic Therapy for Trauma: A Gentle, Client-Centered Healing Approach
Discover how Somatic Therapy provides a gentle, client-centered approach to trauma healing. Learn about nervous system regulation, the window of tolerance, and practical somatic techniques.
Understanding Nervous System Regulation: Why Somatic Therapy Works
Learn how somatic therapy goes beyond just 'fixing dysregulation' to support true nervous system regulation and trauma healing. Discover the science behind fight, flight, and freeze responses.
What is Trauma? Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Trauma Healing
What is trauma? Learn about different types of trauma, symptoms, and healing methods like Somatic Experiencing & EMDR. Find out if therapy is right for you.
Are You Ready for Somatic Experiencing? A Practitioner’s Guide to Healing Trauma
Wondering if Somatic Experiencing is right for you? Discover 5 key signs that indicate you're ready to heal trauma and reconnect with your body.