What Exactly Do You Do In Somatic Experiencing?

[sun seeker]

I have got a lot of relief from it, and feeling safer as a result.

I missed this before. I'm glad to hear it has helped you so much. That's what I am hoping for as well.

 

[Upside Down Eagle]

I've been lurking in this thread because I want to do SE sometime soon. I've been pushing it in front of me.
Reading the answers in this thread suddenly opens my eyes to a bunch of things. The screaming, the punching, the childlike mode...

This forum has more insight than any therapist ever gave me :)
I am also still preoccupied with the money thing, although here it gets partially covered (only a tiny bit...) by insurance.

 

[Casper1018]

I've had 2 SE sessions so far. We start with breathing and stretching then listen to what I'm feeling in my body and follow it. She may have me focus on one word or phrase. My eyes are always closed when I get in touch with those early body memories. The first session, my left leg started kicking my abuser. It couldn't stop. It was very powerful and something completely unexpected! I had no idea I wanted to kick! Something similar happened last week. My SE therapist says my body is definitely wanting to get this stuff out! I see my regular trauma therapist for talk therapy weekly as well, which helps bring it all together.