Ahead, learn more about the therapeutic process.
What Is Somato Emotional Release (SER)?
SER bodywork can help release those damaging tensions, both physical and mental.
Dawn Phillips / Haven Holistic + Somatic Healing
Ideally, your fascia is supple and limber.
But physical and emotional trauma can tighten it, leading to stiffness and pain.
“The fascia map is responding to our experiences,” Phillips says.
Dawn Phillips / Haven Holistic + Somatic Healing
“Even if we emotionally get over something, our body still holds on.”
SER combines CranioSacral Therapy bodywork with psychotherapeutic dialogue to explore the emotions and experiences impacting our bodies.
It’s also best to wear non-constrictive clothing to remain comfortable throughout the session.
I was the latter.
I went into my session having no idea if SER would work for me.
I also feared I would have some wholly traumatic, suppressed memory blindside me and fly into a panic.
But upon meeting Phillips, I found it incredibly easy to express these concerns.
She created an inviting and, most importantly,safespace for me to be transparent.
After the consultation, the session moves to the table, where the practitioner will start the gentle bodywork.
“We’re not manipulating your tissue the way physical therapy or bodywork does,” Phillips says.
“We’re helping support your tissue so it can unwind back to where it wants to be.”
As Phillips mentioned, the body’s inner wisdom is at the forefront of this work.
Regarding physical results, Phillips says there is no singular way release presents itself.
“A release can be as simple as just a really deep breath,” she says.
“Or, a release could be sobbing, laughter, or visualizations.
Through our continuous dialogue, Phillips made several points I connected with in quite pivotal ways.
She also wrote meaningful notes about what we worked on for me to take home.
Personally, I am already looking through my calendar to find time for another session.
The Cost
Session prices range depending on location.
you’re able to expect to pay between $100 to $200 for a 60-minute session.
Aftercare
Phillips says aftercare is far more important than preparation for SER treatments.
She recommends avoiding engagements such as work or get-togethers after a session.
It is a gentle, trauma-sensitive, and inclusive therapy that lets your body be the guide.
When looking for a practitioner, look for someone formally trained in SER and whose mission speaks to you.
The results could be just the relief you’ve been looking for.
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