"There is more wisdom in your body,
than in your deepest philosophy."
~ Nietzsch
than in your deepest philosophy."
~ Nietzsch
RELATIONAL SOMATIC THERAPY (RST)
Relational Somatic Therapy (RST) is an extension of traditional counseling that utilizes the body as a resource. It is a form of assisted mindfulness that invites us to slow down so that we can access both inner and outer resources of support and containment.
In a therapeutic environment that fosters safety and present moment awareness, we can find space away from our overactive minds, enabling us to explore what the body's messages are. Informed by neuro-science, attachment theory and trauma renegotiation work, we access our lived experience through present moment sensation, metaphor & movement.
It is now understood that trauma of any magnitude is held in the body. It shows up as chronic muscular tension, PTSD, depression, anxiety, fatigue, etcetera. The beauty of this modality is that the body contains both the 'held' and unresolved trauma that we've not been able to process, as well as impulses to complete and resolve those same trauma responses.
In a Relational Somatic Therapy session, you will be invited to explore your issues and challenges through the lens of your body, with an attitude of curiosity and friendly observation. The more open-minded curiosity and patience one brings to this exploration, the more we grow our capacity to stay with difficult emotions, allowing access to the naturally creative and resourceful wisdom of the body.
This inquiry and process opens up the possibility of living with more spaciousness, choice and freedom.
In a therapeutic environment that fosters safety and present moment awareness, we can find space away from our overactive minds, enabling us to explore what the body's messages are. Informed by neuro-science, attachment theory and trauma renegotiation work, we access our lived experience through present moment sensation, metaphor & movement.
It is now understood that trauma of any magnitude is held in the body. It shows up as chronic muscular tension, PTSD, depression, anxiety, fatigue, etcetera. The beauty of this modality is that the body contains both the 'held' and unresolved trauma that we've not been able to process, as well as impulses to complete and resolve those same trauma responses.
In a Relational Somatic Therapy session, you will be invited to explore your issues and challenges through the lens of your body, with an attitude of curiosity and friendly observation. The more open-minded curiosity and patience one brings to this exploration, the more we grow our capacity to stay with difficult emotions, allowing access to the naturally creative and resourceful wisdom of the body.
This inquiry and process opens up the possibility of living with more spaciousness, choice and freedom.
Explore RST Counselling
Discounted Package
Series of 4 Seventy-five minute sessions: $400
In-person in Victoria BC, or via Zoom.
Discounted Package
Series of 4 Seventy-five minute sessions: $400
In-person in Victoria BC, or via Zoom.
