Simply put, Somatic Experiencing is the practice of noticing, acknowledging and "BEING WITH" what is here in this moment. On a deep level it can be used to resolve symptoms of stress, chronic pain, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies and nervous systems. From an SE lens, the focus on trauma is how it shows up in the nervous system and how that dysregulation impacts life. Somatic Experiencing offers a framework to consider where one might be “stuck” in the fight, flight, or freeze responses and provides clinical and practical tools to resolve, or discharge these stored physiological states.

 

An SE Practitioner will facilitate a gentle tuning and retuning into physical sensations, images, affect or movement patterns that may arise around thoughts, memories or experiences. This practice supports, first of all, an awareness of, and then an increasing tolerance for difficult bodily sensations or suppressed emotions. Somatic Experiencing works to complete defensive responses previously interrupted by bringing resolution to the nervous system and, therefore, to the individual. 

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​The result; an expanded ability to be present with, and move through not only the difficult sensations like grief, disappointment, anger or fear, but also to feel more deeply experiences of JOY, safety and belonging.  

 

Through Somatic Experiencing we are strengthening our ability to hear and trust our impulses as well as to connect more deeply with ourselves and others. We are cross-training for a coherent nervous system so that we can be available to be with what is here and now and respond appropriately to the moment.

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Do you have a creative project you've been sitting on and would like some support? Do you feel that you were meant for more? Are you being thwarted by self-sabotage? There is no pain like an un-lived life. Are you curious about the stories held within the nervous system? What old patterns need to be seen and completed, and what new ones are to be intentionally generated? What does your ideal situation FEEL like? Let's make some space to move forward with an expanded presence and capacity to be the most you, you've ever been.

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• Do you desire more clarity in your life?

• What is getting in the way of your ideal dream-life?

• Do you desire stronger accountability and follow-through?

• Are you looking to cultivate and sustain intrinsic motivation? 

• Is there a pattern you are stuck in? 

 

Candy Roberts is a neurodivergent, queer Somatic Practitioner (Somatic Experiencing, International) and Certified Creative Wellness Coach (Rhodes Wellness College) with over 20 years of experience in professional theatre clowning. Book a free consultation call to see if this is the right fit for you.

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Read further about Candy's perspective on the relationship between Somatic Experiencing, Clowning and Coaching on Substack: GETTING CURIOIUS- What do Somatic Experiencing, Clowning and Coaching Have in Common? 

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"Coaching is about moving forward in a collaborative effort in pursuit of a desired outcome. Somatic Experiencing is about learning to listen to the story of the nervous system, and clowning is about telling our stories from a body of delight."

 

​​Sessions with Candy are available on-line and in-person. Please reach out for a free consultation call if you are curious! trueexpressionSE@gmail.com