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Your Body Never Forgets: How Procedural Memory Shapes Your Daily Life

You don't have to think about how to ride a bike, brush your teeth, or drive a familiar route. Your body just knows. This is procedural memory at work – the kind of memory that lives in your muscles, not your mind. But here's what most people don't realize: your body doesn't just remember skills and habits. It also remembers trauma, stress patterns, and emotional responses. And these body memories can run your life in ways you never consciously chose.
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October 10, 2025

Trauma in the Body: The Physical Signs You Might Be Missing

Your body remembers everything – even what your mind tries to forget. While we often think of trauma as something that affects our emotions and thoughts, the truth is that trauma leaves its most lasting imprint on our physical body.If you've been struggling with unexplained physical symptoms, chronic pain, or persistent tension, your body might be trying to tell you something important about unresolved trauma.
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October 3, 2025

Anxiety Lives in Your Body: Why Your Physical Symptoms Matter More Than You Think

That knot in your stomach before a big meeting. The tight shoulders that never seem to relax. The shallow breathing that leaves you feeling dizzy. Sound familiar? If you've been treating your anxiety as purely a mental health issue, you're missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. Anxiety doesn't just live in your mind – it lives in your body.
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September 26, 2025

The Art of TRE Facilitation: Why It's More Than Just Following Steps

If you've experienced Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) before, you know there's something almost magical about how your body begins to shake and release on its own. But what makes the difference between a good TRE session and a truly transformative one? The answer lies in skilled facilitation.
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September 19, 2025

TRE Myths Busted: Common Misconceptions About Trauma Release Exercises

This guide debunks common myths about TRE (Trauma Release Exercises) to help people understand what neurogenic tremoring actually is and isn't. It clarifies that TRE's shaking is different from exercise-induced muscle fatigue—it's a neurological response that activates the parasympathetic nervous system and creates lasting changes in nervous system regulation. The article dispels the myth that violent shaking means better trauma release (gentle tremoring can be equally effective), addresses safety concerns by explaining that TRE is generally safe when practiced properly and doesn't require reliving traumatic memories, and counters unrealistic expectations that TRE is a quick magic cure (it works best as part of a comprehensive healing approach over time). It emphasizes that everyone's experience with TRE is unique—some shake dramatically while others have subtle responses, and healing timelines vary greatly—and that TRE is one valuable tool among many rather than superior to all other trauma therapies. The key takeaway is that TRE can be highly effective for nervous system regulation and trauma recovery when approached with realistic expectations, proper instruction, and patience with your body's individual healing process.
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August 15, 2025

Safety First: Creating Foundations for Healing A practitioner's guide to establishing safety as the cornerstone of effective somatic work

This practitioner's guide emphasizes that safety must be the foundational principle of all effective somatic therapy work, as the nervous system can only access healing, learning, and integration when it feels genuinely safe. The guide explains how to recognize signs of nervous system safety versus activation in clients (such as natural breathing and soft eyes versus shallow breathing and glazed expressions), create physically and emotionally safe therapeutic environments, and use practical techniques like grounding, titration, and trauma-informed communication that prioritizes invitation over direction. It addresses the particular challenges of working with complex trauma clients for whom safety itself may feel threatening, requiring practitioners to go even slower and honor protective responses rather than trying to override them. The core message is that when practitioners truly master safety-first approaches—including managing their own nervous system state to support co-regulation—their work becomes more effective because they create the conditions where clients' innate healing wisdom can naturally emerge, making safety not just good practice but essential for both ethical care and lasting therapeutic outcomes.
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August 8, 2025

Grief in the Body: How Somatic Therapy Helps Heal Loss

Sometimes grief arrives in the body before the tears come—tightening the chest, dulling the edges of a day, or ushering in a heaviness we can’t shake. In this reflective piece, somatic psychotherapist Shelley Treacher offers a gentle, non-linear exploration of grief as somatic signalling—not pathology—and invites us to listen, slow down, and let the body guide us. With stories, practices, and heartfelt insight, this article holds space for what hurts—and honours grief as a profound expression of love. 
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August 2, 2025

Somatic Techniques Explained: Which Approach Is Right for You?

This guide helps people navigate the overwhelming world of somatic therapy by breaking down the main approaches into accessible categories. It explains that somatic therapy offers many different techniques because people's bodies hold experiences differently—some need gentle work like Somatic Experiencing or Craniosacral Therapy, while others benefit from active approaches like TRE® (Trauma Release Exercises) or Dance/Movement Therapy. The guide emphasizes that there's no perfect choice and encourages readers to start with what feels most comfortable and accessible, whether that's subtle body awareness work, movement-based techniques, or integrated approaches that combine somatic work with other therapeutic methods. It provides practical advice for choosing a practitioner, what to expect when beginning somatic work, and reassures readers that healing journeys can evolve over time, with the most important step being simply to start somewhere that feels manageable for your unique nervous system and healing needs.
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August 1, 2025

Finding Safety: How to Teach Your Nervous System It's Safe in a World That Genuinely Feels Unsafe

"How do you teach your nervous system it's safe in a world that genuinely feels unsafe?" This question captures what so many people are feeling right now. The world IS genuinely unsafe sometimes—climate disasters, violence, economic uncertainty, global conflicts. Your nervous system knows this. Yet some people manage to feel grounded and capable despite this uncertainty. They've learned something crucial: External safety and internal safety are two different things. You can't control the world's safety. But you can absolutely influence how safe your nervous system feels navigating it.
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July 25, 2025

Why Practitioners Need Body-Based Release Tools: Beyond Talk Therapy

Adding body-based release tools like TRE® to your practice isn't about abandoning what you already do well—it's about expanding your capacity to help clients who might otherwise remain stuck. By understanding the limitations of verbal processing alone and developing competency in somatic approaches, you can offer more complete, effective treatment.The clients who come to you are often carrying trauma not just in their minds and hearts, but in their muscles, their breathing patterns, their nervous systems. They deserve practitioners who can meet them where the trauma lives—in the body—and support their natural capacity for healing and regulation.Whether you're a therapist, coach, healthcare provider, or healing practitioner, developing skills in body-based approaches like TRE® allows you to work more holistically with the whole human being in front of you. In a field where we're always seeking more effective ways to help people heal, ignoring the somatic dimension is no longer an option.
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July 11, 2025

Pendulation and Titration: Core Trauma Tools for Gentle Healing

Remember that healing isn't linear. You'll revisit themes and patterns multiple times, but each time with greater capacity and understanding. Pendulation and titration help you navigate this spiral journey with patience and self-compassion.Some days you'll be able to handle more activation, others less. Both are normal and valuable parts of the healing process. Trust your nervous system's wisdom about what it can handle today, and know that your capacity will grow over time.These tools aren't just for healing trauma—they're life skills that help you navigate stress, relationships, and challenging emotions with greater ease and resilience. The more you practice working with your nervous system's natural rhythms, the more you'll discover your own innate capacity for healing and growth.
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June 27, 2025

Burnout Is a Body Issue: Somatic Signs of Depletion

Burnout is your body's way of saying "enough." Rather than seeing it as a failure or weakness, consider it an invitation to create a more sustainable relationship with stress and develop deeper body awareness.Your body has incredible wisdom and healing capacity. By working with its natural rhythms and needs rather than against them, you can not only recover from burnout but develop greater resilience for the future.Recovery takes time, and there's no shame in needing support along the way. Your nervous system learned these patterns as a way to survive—now it's time to help it learn new patterns that allow you to thrive.
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June 27, 2025

Window of Tolerance: Understanding Your Nervous System's Comfort Zone

Your nervous system developed its current patterns to protect you, and it will take time to feel safe enough to change. Trust the process and celebrate small improvements along the way.If you're dealing with trauma, chronic stress, or feel like your window of tolerance is very narrow, consider reaching out for professional support. Our team at Red Beard Somatic Therapy understands the delicate work of nervous system healing and can guide you through gentle, effective approaches to expand your capacity for resilience and joy.
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June 20, 2025

Adapting TRE for Sensitive Nervous Systems and Chronic Pain: A Gentle Approach to Healing

This specialized post addresses how Tension & Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) can be modified for people with sensitive nervous systems or chronic pain who might otherwise avoid body-based practices. It explains why traditional approaches often fall short for these individuals and outlines specific modifications like micro-dosing tremors (30-60 second intervals), partial body engagement, and grounding-first protocols. The article thoughtfully addresses the common fear of body sensations through techniques like sensation mapping, titration/pendulation between comfortable and challenging experiences, and cognitive reframing. It highlights potential benefits for persistent pain conditions and anxiety while emphasizing individualized pacing. This compassionate guide offers hope to those who may have tried other approaches without success, presenting adapted TRE® as a gentle pathway to relief and regulation.
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June 6, 2025

What Makes Therapy Trauma-Informed? The Essential Guide to Healing-Centered Care

This educational post breaks down the core principles of trauma-informed care and explains why this approach benefits everyone—not just those with identified trauma. It outlines five foundational elements: safety first, trustworthiness and transparency, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment and skill-building, and cultural sensitivity. The article distinguishes somatic trauma-informed approaches by highlighting how they address trauma stored physically in the body, not just in conscious memories. It explains practical differences clients might notice in trauma-informed sessions, such as attention to physical comfort, gentler pacing, and less pressure to immediately "tell your story." The post emphasizes that since everyone has a nervous system that responds to life's challenges, trauma-informed care builds universal resilience skills beneficial regardless of trauma history.
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May 30, 2025

The Body Remembers: How Trauma is Stored and Released

This informative post explains the science behind how trauma physically manifests in the body and outlines practical paths to healing. It details how overwhelming experiences create "incomplete" defensive responses that remain stored in our nervous system, muscles, and tissues long after traumatic events. The article offers accessible body awareness practices focused on safety, grounding, and developing interoception as foundations for healing. It then explores practical release techniques through breath, movement, and neurogenic tremors (particularly TRE®), explaining how these approaches discharge stored tension patterns. Written in compassionate, accessible language, this post helps readers understand why they might experience seemingly disconnected physical symptoms and provides hope that their body contains not just the imprint of trauma but also the mechanisms for profound healing.
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May 23, 2025

Healing the Past, Illuminating the Present: Compassionate Inquiry and Ancestral Medicine at Red Beard Somatic Therapy - by Anna Sólyom

I am thrilled to announce that I am joining the team at Red Beard Somatic Therapy as a new online practitioner. I warmly welcome you to join me in exploring the transformative practices of Compassionate Inquiry and Ancestral Medicine. With my expertise in these modalities, I bring a unique approach to our services, enhancing our commitment to holistic well-being. Let me share more about the modalities I offer.‍
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August 31, 2023

Fluidity and Ease: Enhancing Your Life through Feldenkrais  - by Zhiwei Li

When do you know that you've truly incorporated the Feldenkrais practice into daily life? For me, it's when I find myself no longer just "getting out of bed" in the morning; I smoothly roll off the bed with a smile on my face. It's when I elegantly turn and get up from the toilet seat, when I rock climb with fluidity and clear awareness of my hips, when I gently pick up a mug with soft fingers, and when I type while paying attention to my eyes, relaxing them with an expanded view instead of being laser-focused on the next letter on the screen.Incorporating the Feldenkrais Method into your daily life can bring about profound changes in the way you move, think, and experience the world. It's not just about going through the motions; it's about how you go through motions with awareness and a gentle, easy quality. When you start to embody the Feldenkrais practice, you'll notice subtle yet significant shifts in how you navigate everyday activities.
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July 19, 2023

Whispers and Tremors: Unveiling the Language of the Body through TRE®   - by Ashley Hartman Annis

For just a moment, if it feels safe, see if you can remember a time when you were under a lot of acute stress. Maybe right after a car accident, or right before giving a big presentation at work - do you remember what it felt like to be in your body at that moment? During physically or emotionally stressful moments, many of us (if we pay attention) may notice some trembling or shaking in our bodies. Or, if you can’t think of a time when you’ve experienced that tremor-y feeling in your own body, maybe you can remember a time when you saw another animal shake - like your dog running under the kitchen table during thunderstorms or fireworks, for instance. All mammals (including humans!) have innate, built-in tools for releasing trauma and stress and ways to bring our bodies back to a state of calm. TRE® (which stands for Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercises) is a practice that helps us to re-learn how to shake as a way to move from a highly activated state (like fight or flight) back into a space that feels grounded.
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June 19, 2023

Navigating the Inner Landscape: Harnessing Interoception to Transform Negative Emotions

Emotions are an integral part of the human experience, influencing the way we perceive, interpret, and interact with the world around us. They shape our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, playing a crucial role in our overall well-being. However, navigating the complex landscape of emotions can often be challenging, especially when faced with negative emotional states such as anger, sadness, or anxiety.
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May 22, 2023

How can touch therapies help with developmental trauma? - Aleksandra Bazinska

Developmental trauma occurs when a person experiences intense stress, adverse or traumatic events over a period of time during their childhood or teenage years. This can include events such as physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect, poverty, family dysfunction, bullying, being exposed to violence or other catastrophic events. In many cases this kind of trauma is systemic or intergenerational in nature. The effects of these experiences are cumulative, meaning that each experience adds up until the individual reaches their breaking point.In most cases the effects of developmental trauma persist into adulthood, often resulting in complex post traumatic stress disorder. The physical effects of developmental trauma include increased heart rate, high blood pressure, difficulty sleeping, chronic fatigue, headaches, digestive issues and chronic tension or pain. On the mental and emotional side, it can lead to feelings of intense fear and existential terror as well as depression, anxiety, anger outbursts, flashbacks to traumatic memories, difficulty concentrating and making decisions, low self-esteem, social isolation or withdrawal from relationships and difficulty feeling joy or pleasure (anhedonia).
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May 16, 2023

Dancing Minds, Embodied Whispers: A Deep Dive into Embodied Cognition.

Embodied cognition is an emerging field of study that challenges traditional views of cognition by emphasizing the inseparable connection between the mind, body, and environment. It recognizes that our cognitive processes don't solely occur in the brain, but rather emerge from the dynamic interactions between our body, brain, and the world around us. In this blog, we will dive into the definition and significance of embodied cognition, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its fundamental aspects.
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May 15, 2023

The Invisible Wounds: Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Pre- and Perinatal Trauma

Pre- and perinatal trauma refer to any experience of trauma that occurs during the period from conception to birth. These experiences can include physical or emotional abuse, neglect, substance abuse, maternal stress, maternal illness, maternal malnutrition, or other adverse experiences that occur during pregnancy or childbirth. The impact of peri- and prenatal trauma on a person's life can be significant and long-lasting, affecting their physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing throughout their life. In this blog post, we will explore pre- and perinatal trauma, birth psychology, and the impact of early trauma on a person's life.
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May 3, 2023

The Ghosts of Our Ancestors: How Intergenerational Trauma Shapes Our Genes

Intergenerational trauma refers to the phenomenon where the experiences of past generations can influence the behavior, emotions, and well-being of future generations. Recent research has revealed that trauma can trigger epigenetic modifications, which can be inherited and change gene expression. This can increase the risk of mental health issues and autoimmune diseases in offspring.In this blog, we will delve into the concept of intergenerational trauma and its effects on gene expression. Specifically, we will explore how epigenetic markers can be retained and transmitted across generations, even during the reprogramming process. We will also examine the connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and epigenetics. Additionally, we will discuss Dr. Rachel Yehuda's groundbreaking study on the impact of severe parental trauma on DNA methylation in Holocaust survivors and their descendants.
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April 27, 2023

Overcoming Sexual Abuse: Healing the Sacred Wound

Experiencing sexual abuse is undeniably one of the most distressing events that an individual can encounter. Sadly, it is an all too familiar occurrence in our society. Whether it's sexual molestation, date-rape, or incest, sexual trauma has affected almost one third of the population at some point in their lives. Not only does sexual abuse cause deep emotional scars, but it also has a profound impact on our very essence, altering how we view ourselves and engage in intimate relationships. This blog will delve into how sexual trauma affects the body and nervous system, explore the benefits of somatic healing modalities in releasing trauma, and provide insights into ways to recover from the experience.
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April 24, 2023

Embodiment and Creativity: Activating your Inner Genius through the Body

Have you ever been so immersed in an activity that you felt like time had stopped? Chances are, you were experiencing a flow state. Flow is defined as an optimal state of consciousness in which we feel and perform our best. It refers to those moments in the zone, when focus becomes so intense that everything else seems to disappear. Action and mindfulness begin to merge. Our sense of self disappears. So does our sense of time. And while that is happening, all aspects of mental and physical performance go through the roof.Flow is often accompanied by intense feelings of joy, aliveness and spontaneous creative inspiration or insights. It is that elusive, magical moment, where everything just seems to click and fall into place. But how do we reach this state, and how do we - as Jason Silva once famously asked - “stabilize ekstasis?”According to the latest findings in neuroscience, deep embodiment is probably the most potent of all flow triggers which can lead to deep flow states, which border on ecstasy.‍
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April 13, 2023

The Healing Power of IFS - Mallory Burggraaf

For many, the battle of conflicting inner selves is a familiar struggle. The challenge of feeling like certain aspects of oneself dominate or constantly engage in a tug-of-war can be frustrating and disheartening. Richard Schwartz's Internal Family Systems Model offers a refreshing approach to healing through self-awareness. This non-pathologizing technique fosters compassion, trust, honesty, and encouragement; creating a safe space for clients to discover the unique parts of themselves. By recognizing their strengths and weaknesses, clients can better understand the role these play in their behaviors and emotions, leading to lasting transformation.
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April 13, 2023

Trauma as Transformation: Harnessing the Power of Post-traumatic Growth

During times of stress and crisis, it's natural to wonder if any good can come out of tragedy. And with the pandemic wreaking global havoc, the war in Ukraine and the economic crisis, it might seem like the answer is a resounding "nothing." However, in the midst of this turmoil, psychologists have been studying a fascinating phenomenon: posttraumatic growth. Despite the devastating effects of trauma, there is evidence that individuals and even entire communities can experience positive transformation in the aftermath and it is important to remember that amidst the darkness, there is the potential for growth and renewal.
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April 3, 2023

An Introduction to Visceral Manipulation Therapy

Visceral Manipulation (VM) is a manual therapy modality that helps to improve the body’s mobility, circulation, and organ function. It works by manipulating the connective tissues that surround organs and other structures within the body. Designed to heal and alleviate symptoms of abdominal pain, constipation, cramps, and indigestion, Visceral Manipulation views the body as a complex web of interconnected tissues, holding the organs securely in place. 
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March 29, 2023

An Introduction to DARe Attachment Coaching

DARe (Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning Experience) is a relatively new somatic attachment approach created by Diane Poole Heller. The method combines attachment theory with neuroscience and trauma-informed therapy to help clients create healthier relationships. It empowers individuals to enhance crucial proficiencies, fostering robust and secure attachment patterns, which paves the way for thriving adult connections. Through insightful exploration of early childhood experiences and subsequent attachment behaviors, clients are equipped with pragmatic solutions and proven tactics to mend past attachment wounds and steer towards secure attachments in present relationships.‍
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March 25, 2023

What is Somatic Experiencing® and how did it develop?

Dive into the world of Somatic Experiencing®, an innovative approach designed to alleviate the effects of trauma, shock and stress embedded within our physical being. Somatic Experiencing (SE) offers an elegant solution to breaking free from the chains of fight, flight, or freeze patterns that impede our well-being, paving the way to recovery, release, and enhanced resilience.
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March 22, 2023

What is Brainspotting and how did it develop?

Brainspotting Therapy is a cutting edge approach to overcoming trauma, emotional distress, and addictive patterns. This groundbreaking method delves deep into the core of your subconscious, unlocking unexplored pathways to recovery and personal growth. Ideal for those who have reached a plateau or feel unfulfilled in their healing journey, Brainspotting promises lasting results by redefining the limits of traditional therapeutic practices.
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March 18, 2023

Improv Theater's Impact on My Work as a Visceral Manipulation Therapist - Esther Martin

Playing my first game in a beginning level Improv class, I had no idea this acting form would so deeply influence my work and development as a bodyworker. As time has gone on, I have found the practice of calm awareness and presence necessary to effectively play in the setting of Improvisational theater to be an ongoing source of grounding and inspiration in my bodywork practice; particularly in the Visceral Manipulation work which requires attunement and listening to the client's body, as it exists, in the present moment. In this blog post, I'd like to share with you how the power of improvisation has changed the way I approach bodywork and helped me become a better listener and healer.
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March 13, 2023

The Healing Power of Craniosacral therapy

Craniosacral therapy is an increasingly popular natural healing modality that focuses on helping people relax physically and mentally while reducing stress associated with pain, muscle tension, as well as emotional issues.Craniosacral therapy (CST) began in the mid-1970s when an osteopath, John Upledger, began studying the rhythmic wave and fluid motion in the spinal cord that would sweep up and down within the membranes. Craniosacral therapy utilizes light touch along the head, neck and back to examine the membrane and movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system.
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February 21, 2023

The Power of Co-Regulation

Co-Regulation is a tool for calming and connecting the nervous system during times of distress. It helps to create an environment of safety and understanding through limbic resonance, which is the sharing of emotions between two or more people. This shared experience of connection can help people regulate their nervous systems and reduce stress and anxiety. 
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January 31, 2023

Embodiment and Confidence

Embodiment is a tool used in therapy and coaching settings to help people reconnect with their bodies and minds. It includes awareness of sensations, feelings and thoughts and brings mindfulness into our movements. It offers individuals a chance to reconnect with themselves on a deeper level while gaining insight into how they think, act, and feel - ultimately leading them down the path of increased self-confidence. 
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January 25, 2023

The Safe and Sound Protocol: A Possible Solution for Long Covid Patients

The Safe and Sound protocol is a neurodevelopmental listening therapy that has been used to help people with a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and autism. This post will explore how the Safe and Sound Protocol may provide relief to those struggling with long Covid.‍ 
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January 19, 2023

What is IFS Coaching and How Can it Help?

IFS coaching is an evidence-based model of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz which has been gaining popularity in recent years for its unique approach to helping people create meaningful change in their lives. Let’s explore what this type of coaching is and how it can be helpful. 
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January 15, 2023

Origins of Zen Integration Bodywork

Red Beard founder Alex Greene writes about how his early Zen training led him to explore bodywork and somatic therapies.
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August 29, 2022

How To Overcome Trauma With Body Awareness And Embodiment

According to Peter Levine, the creator of somatic experiencing, embodiment is the practice of creating a relationship with our body, by developing awareness of and attending to physical sensations and prompts, and connecting to the world through our body in a healthy way. 
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September 7, 2021

How The SIBAM Model Can Help You Overcome Trauma

The SIBAM model, developed by Peter Levine, the founder of Somatic Experiencing, describes how we create a complete experience. Through his work, he identified the channels or component pieces that build a complete experience. When we experience trauma our relationship to the experience fragments. Some parts of the experience get over-emphasized (like a sound or a smell) and others become under-emphasized (like bodily sensation during the event).
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August 12, 2021

How To Achieve Peace With Zero Balancing

Zero Balancing (ZB) was created by Dr. Fritz Smith, an osteopath with extensive experience and training in osteopathy, acupuncture, rolfing, and meditation. Zero balancing is a body-mind therapy that blends Eastern and Western practices. Our Zero Balancing practitioners guide you towards harmony and balance through touch that releases the energy that weighs you down. 
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August 7, 2021

Three Powerful Somatic Therapy Practices Used By Alex Greene

Alex Greene, owner of Red Beard Somatic Therapy and somatic therapist, began his journey as a Structural Integration practitioner. While Alex initially focused on postural and musculoskeletal issues, psycho-emotional content and trauma history would regularly come up in sessions. Through his continued studies in neuroscience, the polyvagal theory and interventions for trauma survivors he has been able to build an integrated therapeutic approach.
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August 3, 2021

How To Heal Trauma With Felt Sense And Somatic Therapy

Felt sense is not the act of repressing emotions. Instead, it is being with emotions, while actively maintaining grounded presence. When the ability to stay grounded with the emotion feels challenged, a Somatic Therapist will support you in regulation so that you can increase your tolerance for being with emotions. By staying with the physical sensation associated with emotion we can track how things change and study with curiosity what supports regulation. 
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July 25, 2021

How To Overcome Pain With Massage

Tim Schimick is a licensed massage therapist who has been practicing for over 20 years. In addition to therapeutic massage, Tim has training in Structural Integration, Zero Balancing, Craniosacral therapy, and the John F. Barnes’ method of Myofascial Release. 
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July 23, 2021

How To Heal From Adverse Childhood Experiences With Somatic Therapy

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is a term that was coined by Dr. Robert Anda along with his research colleagues after concluding a two year study that surveyed 17,000 individuals about their childhood, current health, and behaviors. ACEs are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). “ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance use problems in adulthood. ACEs can also negatively impact education, job opportunities, and earning potential. However, ACEs can be prevented.”
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July 21, 2021

Top Three Interventions That Help Resolve Past Trauma

Trauma and stress live in the body. They affect tissue tone, chemical and hormonal balance, digestive activity, and respiration and heart rate. While these adaptive physiological responses are important and useful when the trauma/stressor is occurring, humans have the unique capacity to get stuck in these states. This is due, in part, to the chronic nature of stressors that many of us experience. In the long term, living in these initially adaptive states, negatively impacts our internal systems and chips away at our resilience to new stressors.
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July 1, 2021

Top Three Remarkable Ways To Heal From Development Trauma Disorder

Unlike PTSD, Developmental Trauma Disorder is not yet recognized by The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V). The term was coined by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (psychiatrist, trauma researcher, and best selling author) as a way to describe the effects of trauma experienced in early developmental stages. Often these traumas were chronic in nature and were experienced within the child’s care-giving system. The result is a collection of symptoms that does not fit neatly into the criteria required for a PTSD diagnosis, but is clearly the result of trauma, strongly impacts the child, and alters the path of their growth and development.
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June 24, 2021

What Is TRE And Will It Alleviate My Pain Now?

I am an MSW student and therapist in training with a passion for somatic interventions. Like many, I have tension in my body and experience disconnection from my body. I have had Lyme disease for most of my life; it causes chronic pain and difficulties in movement. It is my deep desire to connect with my body, and both TRE and somatics seemed like interesting ways to start safely exploring connection. Read about my first experience working with TRE and Somatics.
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June 23, 2021

How To Heal With Yoga Philosophy And Somatics Therapy

Empowered curiosity is fertile ground for change. By working intentionally with somatics and yoga to meet each client where they are, and ensuring that curiosity and agency are cultivated, then clients have the opportunity to connect with their own truth and follow that on their path towards healing. 
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June 21, 2021

Powerful Ways Rolfing and Structural Integration Can Help With Chronic Pain Management

Structural Integration (SI), commonly known as Rolfing, is a deep tissue manual therapy that aims to align the body’s structure within the field of gravity. Developed by Ida P. Rolf, Structural Integration systematically addresses your body as a whole. SI has the power to transform the way you experience movement and daily life as your body becomes harmonious with gravity. A SI provider educates your nervous system on how to be in tune with gravity and the world around you.
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June 17, 2021

How To Unlock Healing After Intergenerational Trauma And Racial Violence 

Trauma spreads through families, communities, and societies. We pass it on to those around us and to those that come after us. It informs our cultural norms, family dynamics, and community values. Fortunately, we have the power to heal from trauma both individually and culturally. We have the power to build resilience and form bonds that support us through great adversity and stop the continuation of trauma into the next generation.
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June 1, 2021

How To Support Your Mental Health During COVID-19

Because the nature of the COVID pandemic is ever changing, many folks feel like they are swinging between panic and shutdown. This swing is very taxing to the system and can lead to chronic pain, gastrointestinal issues, challenges with sleep, brain fog, and difficulty connecting with others. Thankfully, we can use somatic therapies to help support our nervous systems in the face of this uncertainty. Here at Red Beard Somatic Therapy, we specialize in trauma-informed practices that will help you settle your nervous system and support your ability to connect.
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May 26, 2021

Remarkable Polyvagal-Based Interventions That Help You Heal From Long COVID

Here at Red Beard Somatic Therapy, we approach Long COVID from a holistic lens. We aim to support Long COVID patients by using tools that regulate the nervous system and thereby allow the other systems of the body to return to optimal states of function.
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May 21, 2021

How Does The Safe And Sound Protocol Grant Us Powerful Connections And Love?

The Safe and Sound Protocol, or SSP, is a non-invasive application of the Polyvagal Theory involving listening to specially filtered music. Dr. Stephen Porges, developed the SSP based on his decades of research that lead to the development of the polyvagal theory. 
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May 14, 2021

How To Heal From Trauma With Somatic Therapy

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a neurobiological approach for resolving trauma symptoms and relieving chronic stress. It is a talk and touch-based approach that aims at noticing and tracking body sensations and the rhythms of nervous system activation.
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May 11, 2021

How Do TRE And The Polyvagal Theory Support My Well-Being?

Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) were created by Dr. David Berceli, a PhD Social Worker and expert in the field of trauma. TRE is a series of exercises that assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma through neurogenic tremors. Yes, trembling can help us release the pent up energy that is caused by experiencing trauma and stress! 
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May 5, 2021

What Is The Polyvagal Theory?

Dr. Stephen Porges, a leading thinker in the fields of psychology and neuroscience, created the Polyvagal theory in 1994. The theory sheds new light on how the mind-body connection and autonomic nervous system shape our experiences, perception, and behavior. 
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April 7, 2021

The Worst Advice We've Ever Heard About Web Design

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Designers Who Changed the Web

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What Will Website Be Like In 100 Years?

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5 Great Web Design Resources

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7 Must Have Tools For Web Designers

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