The Somatic Facilitation Blog
Writing on the body, the nervous system, trauma healing, and the path of becoming whole.
Somatic facilitation is a body-based approach to healing — one that works with the nervous system directly, rather than only through talk. This blog is where I write about what that actually looks like: what happens in a session, how trauma lives in the body, why healing isn't linear, and what it means to work with someone trained in Somatic Experiencing® and Transpersonal Psychology. I've been doing body-based and integrative work for over 17 years. Some weeks I write about the nervous system. Other weeks, I share reflections on trauma healing, spiritual growth, and what I’ve learned along the way — what surprised me, what challenged me, and what I wish someone had told me before I started this path. New posts every week.
The Breath Is Your Nervous System's Best Friend
For years, Josie felt anxious and didn't have the language for why. It wasn't until she started paying attention to her breath that something began to shift. Here's what that taught her — and what it can teach you too.
Somatic Awareness: The Practice of Listening to Your Body
Your body has been speaking to you all along — most of us just never learned how to listen. Here's what 23 years of practice taught one somatic facilitator about awareness, small daily rituals, and becoming whole.
Healing Takes the Time It Takes
There's no universal timeline for healing trauma, and anyone who promises one is selling something. Here's what actually determines your pace — and why that's not a bad thing.
What Is a Nervous System Resource? (And Why You Need More Than One)
A nervous system resource is anything — a memory, a place, a person, a sensation — that helps your body feel safer and steadier. Here's how to find the ones that work for you.
