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Resourcing and Visualization

Resourcing is about tuning into specific body sensations that may be the opposite of what you’re experiencing at the moment. This is typically a long process that a therapist helps you with, but practicing specific exercises at home could aid you in starting the process.

You’ll want to start these techniques with a certified somatic therapist, but after, you can use these at-home exercises to complement your treatment.

These exercises may take practice. You may want to start by doing them when you’re not in the midst of distress. That way, it could be easier to reproduce the sensations when you need to.

Below are some ways to do this:

  • You can do this by going back to a time and place when you felt safe and happy. You could also come up with a new safe place that you haven’t experienced yet. Think about its colors, smells, and textures. Feel your body there and focus on how comfortable you feel.

  • You could start by looking at photos of them or focusing on specific memories you share.

  • Visualization is a proactive somatic exercise where you engage with positive mental images, initiating healing and tranquility for your body and mind.

    • Visualize morning sunlight, energizing every cell in your body and preparing you for the day.

    • During stressful moments, picture a serene and safe space where all tension melts away.

    • At bedtime, create a mental scene of ultimate comfort and relaxation to guide you into deep, rejuvenating sleep.

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