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The Mind Body Blog
By Clara Mackinlay
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.
Trauma Is Misunderstood: Here’s What No One Told You
[7-min read] Trauma is often at the root of many non-genetic mental health disorders and illnesses, with far-reaching implications that extend beyond the mind to contribute to chronic physical illnesses. Let’s break down what happens in the brain and body when we survive an overwhelming event.
“Big T” vs. “Little t” Trauma: The Spectrum of Experiences
[6-min read] When we think of trauma, we often picture catastrophic, life-altering events. But trauma isn't always about the big, catastrophic events. It can also stem from seemingly smaller, less obvious experiences that accumulate over time.
What is Dysregulation and How Can Somatic Experiencing® Help?
[6-min read] Our nervous system is the foundation of how we experience the world. But what happens when it gets stuck in a state of constant high alert or complete shutdown?
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.
Reiki: Integrating Energy Work with Therapeutic Practices
[4-min read] I believe we're spiritual beings in a physical experience, which is why I integrate Reiki with therapy. Reiki supports holistic healing and, when combined with practices like Somatic Experiencing®, talk therapy, and intuitive touch, offers a deeply integrated approach that addresses mind, body, and spirit.
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.
Why Don’t Therapists Typically Take Insurance?
[3-min read] I'm so glad you asked! Many therapists in private practice opt not to contract with insurance companies, and there are several compelling reasons behind this decision.
Why is Therapy So Expensive?
[5-min read] I hear this question often, and I have to admit, it wasn’t until I became a therapist that I truly began to understand the cost of therapy. So let's really break it down ...
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