Episode 179 Effective Somatic Interventions In Therapy Sessions: Interview With Kim Bevans
Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga · Chris McDonald, LCMHCS
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Show Notes
How do you integrate somatic interventions with traditional talk therapy approaches? What are some common misconceptions about somatic therapy, and how do you address them with clients?
MEET Kim Bevans
Kim Bevans is a body-oriented therapist and Embodiment Expert. Kim received her master's degree from Columbia College Chicago in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. Kim is a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. Kim provides therapy to women who over-intellectualize, spend too much time in their thinking minds, and feel emotionally overwhelmed. Kim helps women hear the call in their bodies and hearts to facilitate deeper connection, understanding, and healing within themselves. Her private practice is in Boston, Massachusetts. Based on her years of embodied clinical experience and ongoing learning, Kim provides education and consultation for therapists who want to level up their mind-body toolbox.
Find out more at Kim Bevans, and connect with Kim on Instagram
IN THIS PODCAST:
- Somatic Therapy Vs. Traditional Therapy 4:00
- What are the different kinds of Somatic interventions? 6:04
- What role does a therapist's own embodiment play in facilitating Somatic interventions? 14:30
Somatic Therapy Vs. Traditional Therapy
- Understanding the difference between Somatic therapy and body-oriented therapy
- Integrating multiple modalities into a session
What Are The Different Somatic Interventions?
- The importance of movement and body sensations in session
- Learning to put words to how we feel in our bodies
- Understanding the client's individual needs
- What is a "verbal run?"
- How to teach your clients to tap into their own movement
What Role Does A Therapist's Own Embodiment Play In Facilitating Somatic Interventions?
- The importance of understanding how movement feels to you as a therapist
- Helping your clients understand what Somatic therapy is
- Understanding your client's specific needs
- How to educate your clients in Somatic intervention
- What are the challenges when integrating Somatic interventions into sessions?
Connect With Me
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