Body-focused therapies that use posture, movement, breath, and body awareness to process and release stored tension from trauma and addiction.
In the context of addiction treatment:
Useful when people feel “stuck in their body” or have physical reactions to triggers.
What to know:
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Can be subtle: noticing muscle tension, grounding through feet, gentle movement.
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Works well alongside talk therapies.
Example:
A person notices their chest tightens when talking about cravings and learns somatic exercises to relax and ground themselves.