Bette’s Guest Blogs
The Intelligent Wisdom of Soma and Psyche
Welcome to Bette’s guest blog for Somatic Psychotherapy Today. Bette’s posts explore the intelligent wisdom of the body and the soul wisdom of body/mind/spirit unity. Read an introduction to my Somatic Psychology Today posts here.
All guest posts are reprinted with permission from Somatic Psychotherapy Today, www.SomaticPsychotherapyToday.com and Bette Freedson, www.BetteFreedson.com.
Your Body Tells the Truth
When the proverbial hits the fan with high velocity stress, where do you turn for wise direction? While processing a problem with your support team is an excellent coping strategy, have you discovered that intelligent [...]
The Brilliant Gift of a Giggle: Finding A Secret Behind the Scenes
Can you remember a time when someone said, “Can I tell you a secret?” Were you intrigued? Did you feel a slight stirring inside? What sort of revelation did you prepare yourself to receive? Isn’t [...]
The Flavors of Happiness: Savoring the Lemon Sorbet
Have you experienced the pleasure of getting so close to your goal that you can almost taste success? Have you tasted the coppery flavor of fear or characterized an unpleasant experience as distasteful? Disappointment can [...]
Wishing Yourself Well: The Power of Embodied Intention
Have you ever wondered what empowers a wish? Might wishing a friend “Good luck” actually help her reach a goal or fulfill a dream? Do perfunctory phrases like, “I wish you well,” or simple statements [...]
Somatic Attunement: Another Way to Acquire Knowledge
What does it mean to you to acquire knowledge? When you want information, where do you go to get it? Like most of us today, I rely on technology for answers, but what my professor [...]
“Lemon Aide” for The Wisdom of Body and Soul
When a client comes in declaring, “I’m stuck!” what comes to your mind, as you begin a diagnostic formulation? Which methodology do you choose to address the issue? As clinicians we are blessed with a [...]