Social trauma, somatic trauma, and transgenerational trauma can have significant impacts on women living in a patriarchal society. Patriarchy, a system in which men hold the majority of power and women are often marginalized or oppressed, can contribute to various forms of trauma for women. Here’s how each type of trauma can affect women in…
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The term “somatic psyche” refers to the integration of the body and the mind within an individual’s psychological experience. It combines two essential aspects: The concept of the somatic psyche recognizes that the mind and body are interconnected and influence one another. It suggests that our psychological well-being and experiences are not separate from our…
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Body memory refers to the phenomenon where the body retains or “remembers” past experiences or traumas at a physiological level, even if the individual cannot consciously recall those experiences. It suggests that our bodies have the capacity to store and encode memories beyond the realm of explicit or conscious memory. Unlike explicit memory, which involves…
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Last weekend, I had the profound opportunity to assist a breathwork healer training. Little did I know that this experience would unearth a deep-seated body memory, causing me to confront the weight of ancestral trauma carried in my body. “They burned us – they burned us all.” It was a realization that unlocked the hidden…
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Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disease (C-PTSD) can make our bodies feel like unfamiliar, even hostile, territories. Amidst the waves of anxiety, memories, and disconnection, it’s essential to cultivate a sense of safety and sanctuary within our own skin. Somatic self-love, the practice of deepening our connection to our bodies through mindful movement and awareness, can be…
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“Emotional neglect, alone, causes children to abandon themselves and to give up on the formation of a self. They do so to preserve an illusion of connection with the parent and to protect themselves from the danger of losing that tenuous connection. This typically requires a great deal of self-abdication, e.g., the forfeiture of self-esteem,…
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Introduction Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disease (C-PTSD) is a condition that results from prolonged exposure to trauma, often experienced during childhood or over an extended period. Recovering from C-PTSD is a challenging and deeply personal journey. One approach that has shown promise in aiding this process is the practice of somatic self-love. This blog post will…
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I’ll never forget being in triangle pose – sweating and fighting and working hard to maintain the posture… rigidity spreading from my jaw down to my toes – in a hot Vinyasa class taught by the wonderful Connie Lozano, and she said, “If we don’t have much compassion for ourselves, how much can we extend…
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“Self-love isn’t selfish.” We’ve all heard this phrase, but what does it truly mean, and how does it impact our connections with others and the world around us? In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of somatic self-love, how it connects us to other people and the land, and its relationship with our nervous system, as…
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Discover how somatic self-love can help provide relief from emotional flashbacks associated with CPTSD, and learn how to begin your journey towards recovery and thriving. What is CPTSD? CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a condition that can result from prolonged exposure to traumatic experiences, such as abuse or neglect. One of the key symptoms…
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