Somatics & Trauma

At its core, somatics mean creating a space where bodily sensations are (once again) allowed to find expression. In trauma-sensitive work, this often involves the gentle discovery of slowness and allowing one's own rhythm to emerge.

When we learn to deepen our physical self-perception and use the flow of breath and movement as a compass, we can recognize deeply rooted patterns and set gentle impulses for change.

But how can this somatic experiential knowledge be used concretely to find sustainable (self-)regulation after traumatic experiences? How can touch - both one's own and that of others - become a safe anchor?

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We invite you to explore these questions in our upcoming seminars. Whether you are looking to expand your professional toolbox as a somatic practitioner, therapist, or bodyworker, or are seeking new resources for your own journey:

Body, Trauma, Touch

The two-part seminar Body, Trauma, Touch with Jane Okondo offers a deep understanding of the intersection between the body and trauma. Here, you will explore how mindful touch can act as a bridge to stabilize the nervous system and create safe spaces for experience. >> More information

Personal development 

For those seeking self-experience rather than professional training and wishing to try a more active form of self-regulation, we recommend the following course series by Tiziana Longo:

Dancing Tigers (T.R.E.) 

In Dancing Tigers, T.R.E. (Trauma Release Exercises according to Dr. David Bercelli) and movement exploration, a space is created for vitality and the playful reclamation of agency after distressing experiences. >> More info

Embodied Release Tiger (ER)

Embodied Release is a holistic approach inspired by Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing, David Berceli’s Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (T.R.E.), the nature of Butoh, as well as dance and somatics. ER emphasizes the body as a vessel of memory and resilience that facilitates deep somatic exploration. >> More info