Somatic Therapy vs CBT: Key Differences Explained
Many people come to my practice after having meaningful experiences with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). They’ve gained insight, learned helpful tools, and often understand their patterns very well. And yet, something still feels stuck. A common question I hear is:How is somatic therapy different from CBT—and can they work together? This article offers a grounded, […]
Five Easy Steps to Recover From Burnout
By Colleen Godfrey Work Wearing You Down? You’re Not Alone. Burnout recovery begins when we understand that exhaustion is not a personal failure, but a nervous system response to prolonged stress. It shows up differently for everyone, but there are a few signs that tend to signal something deeper than everyday fatigue: Emotional and physical […]
Trauma-Informed Somatic Healing: Learning to Stay Embodied
Trauma, Embodiment, and the Gentle Return of Élan Vital By Colleen Godfrey Learning to stay embodied is often the real work of healing. This reflection explores trauma-informed somatic healing as a way of learning to stay embodied, present, and alive. Not staying in the sense of enduring or pushing through—but staying in the body. Staying […]