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Understanding Somatic Healing and Attachment Therapy

In this episode, Lisa Dawn answers common questions about what a somatic healing session looks like. 

She explains the individualized and nuanced approach of somatic and attachment therapy using a metaphor of a chef preparing a unique dish. Lisa delves into how metaphors and storytelling impact brain function, the correlation between attachment styles and brain development, and how sessions are tailored to meet a client's specific needs. 

She discusses the importance of addressing trapped experiences in the body, the interplay between nervous system regulation and attachment, and how therapy can help release survival stress for a more fulfilled life. The episode concludes with insightful quotes on trauma and healing from Gabor Maté and Adya Shanti.

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00:00 Introduction and Common Questions

00:54 The Power of Metaphors in Healing

02:19 Brain Development and Attachment Styles

04:43 The Chef's Kitchen Metaphor for Therapy

06:56 Understanding Somatic and Attachment Work

09:09 Indicators of Early Attachment Wounds

11:27 The Complexity of Somatic Healing

14:32 Conclusion and Inspirational Quotes

16:06 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes