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HOW Somatic Therapy Works | Understanding Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Approaches
Episode 30

HOW Somatic Therapy Works | Understanding Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Approaches

The Reflection Room · Tampa Counseling Place

May 22, 20258m 11s

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Show Notes

🎥 In this video, Amanda dives into why somatic therapy works so well for healing trauma through the body. She explains the difference between bottom-up and top-down approaches in simple terms, showing why connecting with your body can create deeper healing.

📕 Check out the book Amanda mentioned: “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk

🔗 Want to learn more about EMDR? Check out Hannah's video on it here:

  

 • Have you ever heard of EMDR?  


🪞 More about Amanda Lee...

  • Graduate Student Counselor currently enrolled in the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program at the University of South Florida (USF), while also pursuing a Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate
  • Earned a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Healthcare with a concentration in Children’s Mental Health and a minor in Psychology from USF
  • Specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and stress utilizing a person-centered and narrative approach to empower clients in discovering their inner resilience and capacity for growth


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