PTSD And Somatic Trauma Release Study Results

By Brenda Cooper


When it comes to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder also known as PTSD, there are a number of alternative and holistic therapies which can help. In the case of somatic trauma release, the process is somewhat complex. For, the therapy focuses on relieving symptoms of PTSD and other conditions by focusing on the perceived sensations of the body by a client.

In the case of this practice, sessions are often provided which track an individual over time. Most often, those providing the practice are mental health professionals such as psychologists, psychotherapists or psychopathologists. Although, clergy, chaplains, social workers, marriage and family therapists, nurses, physicians, body workers and physical therapists have also been known to assist individuals through somatic experiencing.

Whether a mental health professional or otherwise, individuals often need to complete eighteen hours of consultations and twelve hours of one-on-one sessions after completing a three year training program to work in this area. For, practitioners need to have a clear understanding of different types of trauma and how somatic experiencing can help either on a short or long-term basis.

The practice works to promote awareness while releasing physical tension which remains after a major or minor traumatic event. Pendulation is another aspect of this type of therapy and involves moving between dysregulation and regulation. In general, a client is assisted in moving into an alternate state of mind any time the individual is dysregulated.

Resources related to Somatic experiencing are often defined as anything which can help the nervous system of a client return to a regulated state. Some of these resources can be remembering a close friend or relative, pet or other elements which have the potential to minimize stress. For, when an individual can be taken out of one state of mind and moved to a more positive one, the individual can often function better in all areas of life.

While re-regulating, the client will most likely go through a process which can include the ability to breathe easily again, unconscious movement, a warm sensation, tears or other responses which indicate the nervous system is returning to a baseline presence. The intention of re-regulation is intended to reinforce a client's inherent ability to self-regulate. After which, clients can more easily identify when in an unhealthy state of mind and automatically shift to a healthier one.

Shock and developmental trauma while similar do share differences. For example, shock trauma often occurs after a single traumatic event such as a physical attack, battlefield incident, earthquake, flood, hurricane or car accident. Whereas, developmental trauma occurs during child development when a child does not have sufficient, or experiences detrimental attention from primary caregivers such as parents and teachers. In addition, there can also be other traumas such as brain injuries or concussions in which the individual may need ongoing therapy in this area.

There have been two distinct and separate studies in relation to somatic experiencing in correlation to PTSD. Whereas, these studies concluded that to understand how and why individuals benefit from this type of experience needs further research. At the same time, the discovery that the majority of individuals reacted positively to the studies is a good sign for researchers and those suffering from PTSD.




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