Trauma-Sensitive Movement: Somatic Techniques to Support the Nervous System
- Speaker:
- Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, LMFT, CHT
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 03 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
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Jun 29, 2025
- Product Code:
- POS150297
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Trauma-sensitive movement is an embodied approach that integrates somatic techniques to regulate the nervous system and enhance self-awareness. This presentation will explore how trauma-sensitive movement practices can be used in psychotherapy to restore a sense of safety, connection, and self-agency within the body. We will discuss practical movement tools and key somatic techniques and how to adapt these approaches to meet each client’s individual needs.
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Speaker
Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, LMFT, CHT Related seminars and products
Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, LMFT, CHT, is a somatic psychotherapist, international teacher of Somatic Psychology, author and consultant. She is the founder of Embodywise and co-director of Hakomi California. She trains and consults professionals in varied fields, including health professionals and business leaders. Her trainings in the United States, Australia, Germany, China and Israel bring together 25 years in-depth clinical practice and teaching. She integrates Hakomi Mindful somatic Psychotherapy, Somatic trauma therapies, embodied mindfulness practices and movement therapies.
Manuela is the founder of ISITTA trauma training. Her trauma teachings are grounded in an inside-out approach that utilizes the depth of the body’s innate healing capacity.
Manuela is the author of several books, including 125 Somatic Psychotherapy tools for Trauma and Stress (PESI 2018), 8 Keys to Practicing Mindfulness: Practical Strategies for Emotional Health and Well Being (W.W. Norton 2015). Visit Manuela’s website to find out more about her work: www.embodywise.com.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Manuela Mischke-Reeds is the founder of Embodywise and has an employment relationship with Embodylab. She receives compensation as a consultant and royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Manuel Mischke-Reeds has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Objectives
- Assess the importance of integrating movement into trauma psychotherapy for nervous system regulation.
- Discover various types of movements used in somatic trauma therapy.
- Describe key somatic techniques that can restore connection, safety, and a sense of belonging through intrinsic movement practices.
- Employ trauma-sensitive movement tools to meet the unique needs of each individual client.
- Articulate the trauma therapist's role in guiding somatic movement.
Outline
- Types of movement used in somatic trauma therapies
- How to integrate movement into trauma therapy
- How to adapt trauma-sensitive movement to individual clients
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