If you've ever felt like your reactions are too big for the situation, or you shut down when things get hard, or you're exhausted even when nothing stressful is happening - your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode. Here's what that means and why healing it is the foundation for everything else.

What does “somatic” actually mean - and how does it help in therapy? In this blog, I break down the real meaning of somatic work, how it supports trauma healing, and why I use it with clients who feel stuck in survival mode.