Somato Emotional Release® (SER) expands on the principles of CranioSacral Therapy to help rid both mind and body of the residual effects of trauma. These residues may be physiological, emotional, psychological, or even spiritual in nature. As your body heals from trauma, it sometimes isolates these residues, creating what is referred to as an energy cyst. Although your body can adapt to the presence of these blockages, eventually symptoms of pain, dysfunction or emotional stress may appear, long after the trauma has resolved on the surface.

Somato Emotional Release works gently with your body’s tissues (the “somata”) at the same time helping to release any held emotional trauma through gentle inquiry. The practitioner will ask for feedback throughout the session.

The SER approach has been proven effective in helping clients process:

• Violent assault
• Combat trauma
• Sexual, emotional or physical abuse
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Childhood traumas
• Relationship issues
• Divorce
• Loss

Essentially, any experiences which have overwhelmed your ability to move on and fully heal may benefit from Somato Emotional Release.