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Why Talking About Trauma Won’t Heal It—And Here’s What Does

[3-min read] While talk therapy offers insight, it doesn’t fully heal trauma, which is stored in the body. Somatic therapy helps release these deeply imprinted experiences by addressing trauma at its core—within the nervous system—leading to true, lasting transformation. Learn why incorporating the body in therapy is essential for healing and how it can save you time and money in the long run.

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Psychedelic Integration Should be Somatic––Here’s Why.

[5-min read] The intensity of psychedelic experiences often leads to nervous system flooding—a state where the nervous system becomes overwhelmed, making it impossible to process everything in the moment—and that’s okay! Psychedelic ceremonies are meant for feeling, not processing. However, everything felt and experienced in an altered state still needs to be integrated into our waking consciousness, where it can be anchored and accessed regularly.

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Why a Therapist is Your Best Tool in Your 20s

[4-min read] Your 20s are an exhilarating yet often overwhelming decade, where the choices you make can shape the rest of your life. Navigating this defining time with the support of a therapist, can be the key to not just surviving but thriving. From managing life transitions to building healthy relationships and healing old wounds, therapy offers a powerful space to discover who you truly are and lay the foundation for a fulfilling future.

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