Category Archives: Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing

Posted on June 2, 2011 by jenny

(Written in February 2009) Session with Caryn.  I spent a lot of it with her sitting in the corner and me leaning back against her, relaxing as much as possible.  Trying to let my body learn what it feels like … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing – Hard Work

Posted on May 23, 2011 by jenny

(Written in December 2008) Work with Caryn was very hard.  I kept having waves of complete discouragement and hopelessness.  I was reminded of that step in my pattern where I conclude “I can’t do this” when one step in a … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on May 7, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008) Yesterday, with Caryn, I talked about Obama “We elected him!” and she asked how that “we” felt in my body.  It was hard to say.  I felt strengthened, held upright — warmer — it was a … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on May 2, 2011 by jenny

(Written in October 2008) Yesterday I had some times of being completely relaxed, feeling my whole body sinking down.  It felt wonderful.  At the moment, I feel that fullness in the chest and it keeps me from that complete relaxing.  … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on April 12, 2011 by jenny

(Written in July 2005) Worked with Brad on feeling tired & discouraged.  like a 500-lb weight across my legs, holding me down.  Hang out with it for a bit, some of the weight droops down and rests on the couch.  … Continue reading →

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Two Somatic Experiencing Sessions

Posted on April 6, 2011 by jenny

(Written in January-February 2010) When I finally got to Caryn I just curled on the floor in my corner and said I needed to cry.  I’ve been feeling that urge to cry for several days, but couldn’t seem to get … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on April 4, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008) Session with Caryn.  Several powerful experiences of relief and release — like confession and absolution.  I told her about this recent period of “retreat”, of avoiding talking to my friends, staying in solitude, etc.  Although I’ve … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on March 25, 2011 by jenny

(Written in October 2008) Session with Caryn: I told her about getting activated with the psychiatrist and then calming it with the image of geologic process.  Went thru several cycles of activation & discharge.  Noticed that my head stayed cool, … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on March 24, 2011 by jenny

(Written in September 2008) Work with Caryn was fascinating.  I started by crying, and then shaking, and then talking about my fears about Bella.  She said it was too much, to stop piling it on and connect with resources, with … Continue reading →

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Trauma Through A Child’s Eyes

Posted on March 10, 2011 by jenny

I’ve been reading Trauma Through A Child’s Eyes by Peter Levine and Maggie Kline.  Peter Levine is the person who developed Somatic Experiencing as a method for healing trauma.  The book describes a number of ways children can be traumatized … Continue reading →

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