Healing Trauma Somatically with Dr. Scott Lyons

Healing trauma somatically means addressing and resolving trauma by engaging the body's sensations, movements, and physiological responses. Somatic healing addresses trauma at its core, working with the body's physiological responses and sensations associated with the traumatic experience.

By directly engaging with the bodily manifestations of trauma, individuals can often access deeper layers of healing and resolution. It also helps restore balance and regulation to the nervous system, promoting a sense of safety, calm, and overall well-being. It's important to note that trauma healing is a complex and individual journey! When integrating somatic exercises and practices, work with your therapist to find which ones make the most sense for you.

In today’s interview, you will learn:

• What somatic trauma healing is

• Where to begin with somatic trauma healing

• 3 somatic practices that help move trauma through the body

• Things to keep in mind when healing trauma somatically

• Resources for those interested in learning more about somatic healing

About Dr. Scott Lyons:

Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.

As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality.

Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.

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