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, […]
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 […]
Meditation & Visualization Rewire the Brain
How meditation and visualization shape the brain, support nervous system regulation, and gently rewire patterns from the inside out.
The Armored Heart: Why Our Chest Guards What’s Sacred
Why the chest holds protection and tenderness—and how to support the heart in opening safely, without force.
Somatic Therapy & The Limbic System
How the limbic system shapes anxiety, stress, and emotional response—and how somatic therapy supports regulation.
Unattached Burdens in IFS: Lessons from Robert Falconer
Explore teachings on Unattached Burdens in IFS and how transpersonal connections can illuminate healing, resilience, and deeper Self-energy.
Five Energetic Patterns & Their Gifts: Insights From Kay Gardener
Discover the Five Energetic Patterns —body-based survival strategies with unique gifts that soften and repattern through healing.
When Healers Need Healing
Explore healing for healers—support for therapists, helpers, and spiritual guides carrying unseen burnout, overwhelm, and compassion fatigue.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a Spiritual Path
Internal Family Systems as a path of inner compassion—where parts soften, the nervous system settles, and healing feels like coming home to Self energy.
Breathwork & Nervous System Regulation
Simple ways to meet anxiety and tension through breath and body awareness.