somatic experiencing®️

Somatic Experiencing®️ (SE) is a body based therapeutic modality utilized to support clients in reconnecting with their body, build inner resources & strengths, and practice the embodiment of emotions. The goal of SE is to build capacity for distress tolerance, so we are better able to navigate life stressors and heal from painful life events.

SE helps clients of all ages build regulation tools and coping skills, process feelings and/or body sensations that are stuck, and help clients feel better equipped to handle future stressors.

When humans experience trauma or painful life experiences, the nervous systems respond in ways that is crucial for survival. It is helpful for human bodies to do this at the time in order to survive the painful or traumatic event, but it can leave distressing impacts on the body and day to day life.

SE is useful for clients of all ages with a variety of presenting physical and emotional concerns, such as:

• Anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and other mental health diagnoses

• Car accidents

• Falls (whether off the curb, snowboarding/skiing, a ladder, etc.)

• Medical procedures, surgery, and anesthesia

• Developmental and attachment trauma

• Birth and fetal distress/trauma

• Chronic pain and chronic illness

• Sexual or physical assault

• Emotional abuse and neglect

• Natural disasters

• Chronic stress (related to career, relationship, politics, etc.)

• Drownings, suffocation, and choking

You can read more about SE on the Somatic Experiencing®️ International page here:   https://traumahealing.org/se-101/

To become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, a provider must complete the 3 year training program consisting of twelve 36 hour training modules, multiple hours of consultation, and multiple hours of the provider's own SE sessions for personal development. We are proud to say six of our providers are on this journey and are currently offering this service as they strive to earn their SEP.