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Somatic Therapy vs EMDR: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You?

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If you’re looking for trauma therapy, you may have come across somatic therapy vs EMDR and wondered how these approaches differ. Both therapies can help people process difficult experiences, reduce trauma-related symptoms, and develop a greater sense of safety—but they work in different ways. Understanding the differences between somatic therapy and EMDR can help you […]

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A Therapist’s Toolkit: How Therapists Use Somatic Awareness to Support Trauma Recovery

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Trauma doesn’t just live in memory—it lives in the body. If you’ve ever noticed your heart racing when recalling a difficult moment or felt “numb” during stress, you’ve already experienced your nervous system’s role in holding trauma. In therapy, somatic awareness is one way we begin to bridge this gap between body and mind. At Steffen Counseling

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A Therapist’s Toolkit: Inside the World of Emotion Regulation Therapy

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Ever wonder how therapists stay calm, centered, and emotionally balanced — even during tough moments? The answer lies in emotion regulation therapy skills: tools we don’t just teach our clients, but actively use ourselves. At Steffen Counseling Services, we view emotion regulation therapy as a collection of strategies that help people understand, manage, and respond

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