The Centre for Healing Podcast

How to run a Somatic Therapy Session with Ryan and Matt


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Episode Overview:

In this episode, Ryan Hassan and Matt Kay dive into the transformative world of somatic therapy and share practical insights on how to run an effective session. They explore why working with the body—not just the mind—is essential for addressing trauma, emotional imprints, and deep-seated patterns.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why traditional cognitive approaches alone often fall short in resolving trauma

  • Understanding the body’s role in processing emotions, sensations, and trauma imprints

  • The concept of the “royal road to transformation”—accessing deeper layers of conditioning through the body

  • How the nervous system, survival responses, and pre-verbal imprints influence our behavior and emotional life

  • A step-by-step process of an Embodied Processing session:

    1. Resourcing

    2. Exploring the qualities of the experience

    3. Finding the origins of imprints

    4. Processing sensations and emotions

    5. Integration and completion

      Insights Shared:

      • Trauma is stored in the body and nervous system, not just in the mind

      • Developing the ability to stay present with uncomfortable emotions and sensations is key—rather than trying to fix or remove them

      • Approaching inner experiences with curiosity, acceptance, and befriending—instead of resistance—is essential for transformation

      • The body holds invaluable information and access points that cognitive approaches alone cannot reach

        Conclusion & Recommendations:
        Embodied Processing (EP) is a powerful modality for addressing trauma, emotional imprints, and facilitating lasting transformation. The EP training program provides:

        • Comprehensive step-by-step training

        • Ongoing support and mentorship

        • Lifetime access to materials for continued learning and application

          Resources & Links:

          • Center for Healing: www.thecentreforhealing.com.au 

          • Embodied Processing (EP) Training Program: Explore EP 

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              The Centre for Healing PodcastBy Ryan Hassan, Melissa Hiemann & Matt Kay