​Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Healing
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy helps individuals heal from trauma by integrating body awareness and movement with traditional talk therapy to address emotional and psychological issues. Ready to begin your healing journey with Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?
Contact In Vivo Center today to schedule a consultation.
You’re not alone, in today’s fast-paced world, many people struggle with the lingering effects of trauma and emotional distress. Traditional talk therapies sometimes fail to address the complex interplay between the mind and body. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy offers a holistic approach that integrates body awareness with psychological healing, providing a comprehensive method for addressing trauma and enhancing overall well-being. This innovative therapy recognizes that traumatic experiences are often stored in the body, not just the mind, and aims to release these physical manifestations of trauma.
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Are you ready to explore a transformative path to healing that honors both your mind and body? Discover how Sensorimotor Psychotherapy at In Vivo Center, located conveniently within the loop of Houston, can help you achieve deeper healing and balance.
Overcoming Personal Struggles
Many face significant challenges that Sensorimotor Psychotherapy at In Vivo Center can effectively address:​
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Trauma and PTSD: Traumatic events leave lasting imprints on the body and mind, leading to symptoms of PTSD.
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Chronic Stress and Anxiety: Persistent stress and anxiety often manifest as physical tension and discomfort.
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Emotional Dysregulation: Difficulty managing emotions can lead to overwhelming feelings and reactions.
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Depression: Physical symptoms and somatic expressions often accompany depression, contributing to overall distress.
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Body Image Issues: Negative body image and related self-esteem issues can profoundly affect one's mental health.
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Dissociation: Disconnection from one's body and emotions is a common response to trauma.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is an integrative therapeutic approach that combines somatic therapies with traditional talk therapy to address the impact of trauma and emotional distress. Developed by Pat Ogden, this method focuses on the body's role in storing and processing traumatic experiences. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy emphasizes body awareness and movement, helping clients explore the physical sensations associated with their emotions and memories. At In Vivo Center, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to reconnect with their bodies and work through their trauma holistically.
What is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?
Objectives of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
The primary goals of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy at In Vivo Center include:
Healing Trauma
Move forward from the physical and emotional impacts of traumatic experiences.
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Enhancing Body Awareness:
Helping clients develop a deeper connection with their bodies to understand and manage their physical responses to trauma.
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Improving Emotional Regulation:
Teaching clients to recognize and regulate their emotions through body-based techniques.
Reducing Anxiety and Depression
Alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression by addressing their somatic components.
Promoting Overall Well-being:
Achieving a balanced and fulfilling life by integrating mind and body healing.
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Fostering Resilience
Building resilience through improved body awareness and emotional regulation skills.
How Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Works
The Sensorimotor Psychotherapy process at In Vivo Center involves several key phases designed to help individuals heal from trauma through body and mind integration:
Developing Body Awareness
Clients learn to become more aware of their physical sensations, movements, and postures.
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​This phase involves exercises and techniques to enhance body awareness and recognize how trauma manifests physically.
Mind-Body Integration
Clients work on integrating their physical and emotional experiences, and understanding how their bodies and mind interact.
​The therapist helps clients develop strategies to manage and regulate their physical and emotional responses to trauma.
Maintaining Progress and Ongoing Support
The therapist provides ongoing support to help clients maintain their progress and continue developing their body awareness and emotional regulation skills.
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Clients are encouraged to practice the techniques learned in therapy in their daily lives to sustain their healing journey.
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Comprehensive Assessment and Personalized Planning
The initial phase involves a comprehensive assessment of the client’s physical and emotional health, trauma history, and current symptoms.
The therapist and client collaborate to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to the client’s unique needs.
Processing Traumatic Experiences
The therapist guides the client through somatic exercises that focus on releasing physical tension and processing traumatic memories.
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Techniques such as mindful movement, breathing exercises, and bodyscans are used to help clients connect with and process their emotions.
Building Resilience and Coping Skills
As clients become more adept at managing their physical and emotional responses, they build resilience and coping skills.
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This phase focuses on reinforcing new patterns of behavior and thought that support long-term well-being.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy at In Vivo Center offers a powerful approach to healing trauma and fostering inner harmony by integrating body awareness with psychological healing. By addressing the physical and emotional impacts of trauma, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy can help you achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.
Imagine a life where you feel unstuck, where your past no longer holds you back, and where you move forward with confidence and resilience. If you're ready to take the next step toward a healthier, happier you, contact In Vivo Center today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey with Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Embrace the opportunity to heal from within and transform your life.