In this class, Introduction to Somatic Mindfulness and Movement in Couples Therapy, we will explore how to slow down and create space for the non-verbal expression that shows up so powerfully both interpersonally and intrapersonally during couples therapy. 

We seek out the fulfillment of core needs in our relationships and often we use pretty dysfunctional words and behavior to communicate that we’re not getting what we need. Somatic mindfulness and movement are powerful opportunities that we can give our clients to express themselves and their deepest emotions around their core needs. These forms of awareness offer a deep perspective that is valuable to the client and practitioner. In this class we will explore how these tools help bypass the filters that our clients often use when expressing themselves, allowing for more authentic and vulnerable engagement.

The use of Somatic Mindfulness and Movement in Couples Therapy is the therapist’s willingness to include this dimension in psychotherapeutic practice. It can be a bit daunting or unfamiliar. The goal of this training is to make it more accessible and familiar so that you can begin to use it in your own work.

Participants in this training will learn the following:

• Prompts that bring a person to body awareness
• How to use client responses to those prompts to increase insight
• How to notice opportunities to bring awareness to body experience
• Experiments that can be used with body movement and position to enhance the therapeutic work
• What to do if you feel overwhelmed by something that comes up in this work