16 - Body Wisdom: Navigating Trauma Through Somatic Therapy
Description
Kelly Shaw joins us to explore the transformative power of somatic therapy in addressing trauma through bodywork and touch. Through his unique approach combining acupuncture, osteopathic modalities, and somatic experiencing, Kelly creates a healing environment where bodies can feel safe to receive therapeutic touch.
• Transitioning from acupuncture to somatic experiencing after discovering trauma patterns in clients' bodies
• Developing a therapeutic approach based on three intersecting factors: practitioner's toolset, client's needs, and client's ability to receive
• Understanding body consent as distinct from verbal consent in therapeutic touch
• Working with the female body's history of medicalization and helping clients find authentic boundaries
• Finding the hypotonic (under-resourced) areas rather than just addressing hypertonic (tense) areas
• Taking daily naps as essential practitioner self-care to remain present for clients
• Exploring Body Dynamics as a developmental framework that complements trauma work
• Recognizing when addressing developmental resources is more effective than targeting trauma directly
For those interested in learning more about Kelly's work or to schedule a consultation, visit www.shaweastasianmedicine.com or contact him through the information available on his website.
United States
