IT’S AN
INSIDE JOB.

THERE IS NO ‘HEALED.’
ONLY HEALING.

This is a process of reclaiming our power. Healing allows us to receive joy and love from within, rather than seeking it externally— which allows us to more freely and more honestly love others. It is an ongoing process of information seeking that gives us better clarity about what is a ‘yes’ and what is a ‘no’ inside the body. And the more we practice it, the easier it becomes.

HEALING IS NONLINEAR.

It unfolds in its own time, beyond what we may expect. There is no one timeline, no single framework, no final destination. There is only the present moment, where anything is possible when we stay in connection with our authentic selves. 

MODES OF PERCEPTION

The SIBAM model is used in Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapy. When we pause to notice what’s happening within, we can break it down into 5 parts:

  • SENSATION

    Sensations are the physical experiences we perceive in our bodies, such as pressure, warmth, tightness, or tingling, which provide initial cues about our physical state.

  • IMAGE

    Image encompasses all sensory experiences—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. These impressions can manifest as memories, visualizations, or imagination, and may emerge as metaphors or symbols.

  • BEHAVIOR

    These are observable physical reactions, including gestures, facial expressions, and posture, as well as autonomic changes, such as heart rate, and visceral shifts, like the gurgling sound in the belly signaling calm and safety.

  • AFFECT

    Affect refers to our emotions and how they are physically experienced in the body. Both mood and emotion are considered affective states. They are not necessarily observable, which requires us to evaluate within.

  • MEANING

    We use language to convey our understanding of an experience. The meaning we make arises from our experience of Sensation, Image, Behavior, and Affect, allowing us to fully integrate the events of our lives. 

ALLOW IT ALL.

When we witness our emotions without judgment, we are able to move through the experience and learn from our reactions. Without judgment we can cultivate a more authentic awareness. When we allow for the impermanence of our emotions, we create more space between our feelings and our reactions.

THE JUDGMENT LOOP

Resisting or blaming ourselves for our emotions only prolongs the experience. Rather than relieving our suffering, judgment simply creates an additional layer of suffering. (Spoiler alert: you weren’t born with that critical voice—it isn’t even yours.) Somatic therapy expands your capacity to experience without judgment.

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

That’s up to you! The goal is to empower you to connect with your body, listen to what it’s trying to tell you, and uncover your path. The discovery of our most authentic self brings greater resilience, deeper relationships, renewed purpose, and better ability to manage stress. From there, anything is possible. So, what will you choose to do with your one and only life?

WORK WITH A COMPASSIONATE,
TRAUMA INFORMED WITNESS.

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