Mind-Body Connection and Somatic Healing

Trauma is stored not just in our minds, but in our bodies. This blog explores the mind-body connection and how reconnecting with our physical selves can support the rebuilding of self-esteem. Practices like yoga, breathwork, EMDR, and body-based therapies can help release trauma held in the body and rebuild a sense of safety.

Survivors may experience disconnection from their bodies, feeling numb or hypervigilant. Somatic healing offers a path back to embodied awareness. Movement, touch, and intentional breathing ground us in the present and help us feel more in control of our experiences. As the body releases tension and pain, our self-image begins to soften and expand.

This blog introduces gentle ways to explore somatic healing and underscores how reclaiming the body can be a profound act of self-love. Your body is not the enemy; it is the site of your survival, resilience, and potential for healing.

At Catharsis Psychology and Psychotherapy, we support clients in increasing their self-esteem and self-compassion.