Somatic
Experiencing
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Sometimes the body responds before we have words for what is happening.
An unexpected sound, a difficult conversation or a reminder of an earlier experience can bring tension, a racing heart, numbness or an urge to withdraw. The physical response may persist even when you understand that the danger has passed.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-oriented therapeutic approach that pays attention to sensations, movement impulses and changes in activation alongside conversation. The work is gradual, and suitability is considered through individual assessment.
Understanding a response does not require pushing through it.
We begin by considering what you are experiencing, what may be contributing and whether this kind of body-oriented work is appropriate. Physical symptoms can also require medical assessment.