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Childhood Trauma: What Happens When Early Wounds Live in the Body

Childhood trauma doesn’t just live in memory or thought. It often lives in the nervous system, changing how we respond to stress, relationships, and even our own internal sensations. Understanding this can help make sense of reactions that otherwise feel confusing or frustrating, and it creates a more compassionate framework for healing. Many people come to somatic therapy because something in their day-to-day life feels off, even if they can’t fully explain why. It might lo

Ryan Autumn

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Somatic Bodywork for Anxiety and Depression

So much of mental health treatment centers on thoughts, emotions, and insight. Somatic bodywork begins somewhere different: with the body. Many of my clients feel anxious without always knowing why. They carry a quiet heaviness they cannot seem to shake, or feel disconnected, even when there is no apparent problem. Many have explored counseling therapy or other forms of support, yet still sense that something deeper remains unresolved. What becomes clear again and again is th

Ryan Autumn

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a man walking his child into nature for nervous system regulation

Trauma in the Body: How Childhood Experiences Shape the Nervous System

Trauma healing is rarely linear, and for many people, the body holds onto more than we realize. This article is about how our childhood experiences shape our nervous system and how somatic therapy offers an option toward regulation, embodiment, and genuine safety. Understanding the body’s memory When we think of childhood trauma, we often imagine memories or events, but trauma is as much a physiological imprint as a psychological one. Research on Adverse Childhood Experience

Ryan Autumn

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doing somatic yoga in the sun to feel body sensations

Understanding SIBAM: A Return to the Body

This article is about language, whether it's the words we choose to speak to ourselves or the way we explain our experience in a session. Ask 100 people what "somatics," "sensation," and "presence" mean, and you'll get 100 different responses. “Working with the body” or “processing through sensation.” Most of us have an idea of what it means to sense or feel, but we may be missing a deeper level of experience. The body can use this disconnection as a way to dull pain, avoid

Ryan Autumn

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Massage for Parkinson’s Disease: How Somatic Therapy Supports Movement and Relief

1: Understanding Parkinson’s and the Role of Bodywork Parkinson’s disease affects more than movement, influencing every part of a person’s daily life. Tremors, stiffness, and changes in balance or coordination can make it harder to feel comfortable in one’s own body. Over time, this can lead to chronic tension, anxiety, and even a sense of disconnection from the body’s natural rhythms. Medical massage therapy offers a gentle, supportive way to help manage these challenges. T

Ryan Autumn

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