Foundations of Trauma and the Mind-Body Connection
- Understanding trauma’s impact on cognition and the nervous system
- The limitations of a mind-only or body-only approach
- Introducing the somatic-cognitive integration model
Cognitive Restructuring Meets Somatic Awareness
- Overview of CBT principles for trauma healing
- Somatic techniques to track and release embodied trauma
- Case studies on combining these approaches
Practical Techniques for Trauma Recovery
- Guided movement and breathwork for nervous system regulation
- Thought-reframing exercises to break trauma loops
- Interactive partner work and experiential learning
Applying the Integration in Clinical Practice
- Risks and Limitations
- Recognizing when to prioritize cognitive or somatic interventions
- Strategies for clients resistant to body-based work
- Tailoring the approach to different trauma presentations