Getting connected to our own bodies so we can ask our clients to do the same.
The body scan begins at 1:16 after the introduction and the practice for therapists begins at 5:07.
In order to be effective helping our clients get more connected with their bodies, we need to have experience and skills doing this work for ourselves.
Here is a body scan practice that you can use for yourself, bring into your work with clients and share with your colleagues.
We begin with a body scan and then move into a mind-body meditation that can help you feel more comfortable and confident using somatic work with your clients.
Schedule 10 minutes to listen to watch the video or listen to the audio and then as much time as you’d like to explore what comes up for you. Then please share about your experience, your reflections and your questions!
This video goes along with my recent essay on being a somatic therapist and an intellectualizer. Have a read.