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Do Better Podcast Live Feb 27th, 2024 - Somatic Movement with Iveth

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In this episode, Joe and Dr. Megan interview Iveth who is a BCBA practicing as a woman's empowerment coach. Iveth explains her journey with Somatic Movement and how it can affect how we understand ourselves and our clients.


Follow Iveth on Instagram:

@empowerwithiveth

@emotionawareaba


Links Shared in the Show:

Youtube Video on Healing Trauma: https://youtu.be/FKrCe9fHsSc?si=o-njPb_t8Gwhc8jk


Body Keeps the Score Book: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748


It Didn't Start with You Book: https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family/dp/


YouTube Video on Somatic Therapy TedX Talk: https://youtu.be/UU7eSxcBhpM?si=54rjTfOfmJvivOjg


Social Emotional Resources Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UcU8OXFwyEEjRGAXvxxaxSu_cIriMJIUs4QqYegqqs/edit?usp=drive_link


Emotional Regulation Website: www.gozen.com


Summary of Podcast from Fathom:

  • Somatic movement focuses on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.
  • Ignoring body signals starts early in childhood and continues into adulthood.
  • Connecting with your own body helps you better understand client needs.
  • Emotions drive behavior, so addressing emotions prevents problem behavior.
  • There is fear around incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must be open to grow.
    • Somatic means relating to the body. Somatic movement is moving in a way where the intention is on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.
    • Our bodies hold wisdom for how to heal and regulate, but we are trained to ignore internal signals from a young age.
    • Somatic movement can be any movement motivated by an internal experience, even just using the bathroom when needed.
      • Iveth has been a BCBA since 2020 but experienced burnout from constant stress.
      • She took a break to travel and discovered somatic movement and nervous system regulation.
      • This was the missing piece - connecting her mind and body. She uses somatic practices daily now.
        • As a coach, Iveth identifies "can't do vs won't do" problems. If it's a "won't do" due to fear, she helps clients connect with their body to release the fear.
        • With clients with autism, she gets curious about the function of behaviors like tantrums. She explores what feelings drive the behaviors and teaches coping skills through movement.
          • Books like The Body Keeps the Score and It Didn't Start With You.
          • Connecting with your own body is the best resource.
            • Emotions drive behavior but are often ignored in ABA. We should teach body awareness and movement for regulation.
            • There is fear of incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must have cultural humility and synthesize knowledge.




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