Somatic psychotherapy is a body-oriented therapy that works with breath, sensation, movement, and nervous system regulation. It helps people process emotional and traumatic experiences by working directly with how these experiences are held in the body, rather than only through thoughts or conversation.

It explores how experience is expressed through:
– breath
– sensation
– posture
– movement
– relational contact

Rather than working only with thoughts or narratives, it integrates physiological and emotional processes.

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Traditional psychotherapy often focuses on thoughts, emotions, and behavior through conversation.

Somatic psychotherapy includes:
– bodily awareness
– nervous system regulation
– breath and movement
– embodied relational processes

It does not replace verbal therapy—it expands it by including the body as part of the therapeutic process.

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Body psychotherapy is another term for somatic psychotherapy.

It refers to approaches that recognize the body as central to psychological experience and therapeutic change.

The two terms are often used interchangeably, although some traditions prefer one term over the other.

Trauma affects how the body regulates safety, intensity, and connection.

It can lead to:
– restricted or shallow breathing
– chronic tension or collapse
– heightened activation or shutdown
– difficulty staying present in relationships

These are embodied patterns that can be worked with directly in somatic psychotherapy.

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Yes. Somatic psychotherapy is widely used in trauma work.

It helps by:
– supporting nervous system regulation
– increasing tolerance for emotional experience
– working with embodied patterns rather than only memories
– integrating experiences gradually

Somatic psychotherapy training prepares practitioners to work with the body in a therapeutic context.

It typically includes:
– embodied learning (breath, movement, sensation)
– theoretical foundations (trauma and development)
– relational practice
– supervision and integration

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Training is relevant for:
– psychotherapists and psychologists
– bodyworkers and somatic practitioners
– coaches and facilitators
– professionals working with trauma and emotional regulation

Some programs are also open to individuals interested in personal development.

There is growing scientific interest in:
– the role of the body in emotion and cognition
– nervous system regulation
– trauma and embodied memory

While different approaches vary in research support, the field is increasingly integrated with neuroscience, developmental psychology, and trauma studies.

Breath is central in many somatic approaches.

It influences:
– emotional intensity
– nervous system regulation
– the capacity to feel and express

Changes in breathing patterns often reflect how the organism regulates experience.

Fascia is the connective tissue network that permeates the body.

It plays a role in:
– structural organization
– movement and coordination
– sensory perception

In somatic work, fascial patterns can reflect how experience is held in the body.

Core Strokes® is an integrative approach within somatic psychotherapy.

It combines:
– breath as a developmental process
– fascia as a living matrix of experience
– relational presence as the foundation of therapeutic work

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When choosing a somatic psychotherapy training, consider:
– the balance between theory and experience
– whether the body is actively included (movement, breath, touch)
– the presence of supervision and integration
– how the approach resonates with your way of working

A good training supports both professional development and personal integration.

There are various training programs across Europe.

Core Strokes® offers a modular pathway with trainings in locations such as France and Prague.

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Requirements vary depending on the training.

Some programs are designed for professionals, while others allow entry with relevant experience or interest in embodied work.

Training duration varies:
– short workshops (a few days)
– modular training pathways
– multi-year professional programs (2–5 years)