Somatic Therapy Flash Cards

Somatic break from prolonged concentration

SOMATIC THERAPY

Somatic therapy is a body-focused approach that may be particularly helpful if you have symptoms of chronic stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Somatic therapy also involves learning how to calm or discharge that stress, tension and trauma. These techniques can include breathing exercises, dance, mindfulness and other body movement techniques. Somatic therapy techniques are body focused to help us calm our nervous systems that have been overloaded by stress.

Have different types of music ready to go on a playlist beforehand. As you play each song, really pay attention to how the music makes you feel. Dance or move in a way that is in alignment with your feelings. Focus on the connection between the mind and the body

Somatic exercise for anger

Progressive muscle relaxation

Lie down on your back. Starting from the face and working your way down to your toes, clench each muscle group one at a time. After several seconds of clenching and holding tension in those muscles, completely relax that muscle group. Work one muscle group at a time until the whole body is relaxed.

push the wall

The Wall Push helps release anger, frustration, and feelings of sadness from the body. Find a sturdy wall that will withstand the weight of your body. Place the palms of your hands against the wall and start pushing into the wall like you're trying to move it.

For kids- use metaphors -Clench your stomach, like an elephant is sitting on your tummy. -Clench your fist, like squeezing a lemon TIP