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Balancing work and festivities: finding boundaries during the holiday season. The holiday season can bring joy, connection, and tradition, but it also brings pressure, expectations, and emotional overload. Between work, family gatherings, and social commitments, many women find themselves over‑extending, compromising their well‑being, or feeling stuck in patterns of saying yes despite internal signals of no. Boundaries in this season don’t only happen in words, they begin in

Feeling stuck in your thoughts? You’re not alone. Rumination—replaying worries, “what-ifs,” or regrets—can keep you frozen in place. Many women feel pulled in multiple directions at once: balancing work, friendships, relationships, and personal time. You may want to give your full attention to one area, but also feel compelled to be present somewhere else. That tension is where rumination thrives. This blog will help you notice when you’re stuck, reconnect with what matters m

Why Daily Stress Matters Stress is a natural part of life, but when it accumulates, it can affect your body, mind, and overall sense of well-being. You may notice tension in your shoulders, a racing heart, or a mind that won’t stop looping through worries. Small, daily practices can make a big difference in how you manage stress, helping you feel grounded, resilient, and present. Somatic awareness is the practice of noticing sensations in your body and can be particularly hel

Understanding EMDR Through the Body When people first hear about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) , they often imagine it as a brain-based technique. After all, the word “eye movement” makes it sound like something happening mostly in your head. But EMDR is deeply rooted in the body. It’s a somatic therapy because it works directly with the nervous system, helping you process trauma in a way that words alone can’t reach. If you’ve ever felt “stuck” in talk

Reading can be a gentle and powerful companion to therapy. Between sessions, books provide space for reflection, new insights, and ways to practice concepts we explore in therapy. If you’re curious about integrating self-help reading into your personal growth journey, here are my top 5 recommendations for clients, organized from general personal growth to more trauma- and relationship-focused reads. Each comes with ideas about who might find it especially helpful and ways it

Understanding Your Options for Therapy Insurance Coverage Starting therapy can feel overwhelming enough without adding the confusion of insurance to the mix. Many people assume that if their preferred therapist is not listed as in-network, therapy simply isn’t an option. The truth is, if you have out-of-network (OON) benefits, you may already have coverage that could make seeing the right therapist possible. Tools like Mentaya and Thrizer are designed to simplify this proce

If you’re wondering what therapy is like, whether this is your first time trying therapy or you’re coming back after some time, and want to get a sense of what to expect, this guide is for you. Whether you’re interested in somatic therapy, EMDR, ACT, or other approaches, understanding the tools and resources available can help you feel empowered on your healing journey. Therapy Aides: Tools to Support Your Healing Journey Starting or returning to therapy can feel like steppin

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)  is an evidenced based therapy for treating trauma, anxiety, and other stuck emotional patterns. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. Have you’ve ever wondered, “Is EMDR just someone waving their fingers in front of your eyes?” The truth is, EMDR is so much more than that. Whether you’re considering EMDR for yourself or trying to understand what a loved one is going through, this post will walk you through what EMDR act

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that helps us build psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present and take meaningful action, even in the face of difficult emotions. At Somatic Women , we love ACT because it blends science, mindfulness, and real-life compassion. If you’ve ever felt tangled in your thoughts, overwhelmed by emotions, or caught in cycles of perfectionism or people-pleasing, ACT might speak to you in a w

What Are Ah Ha Moments—And Why Do They Matter in Therapy? Have you ever experienced an ah ha  moment? That moment when something clicks—maybe a small realization that shifts your perspective in a profound way. These moments might feel subtle, but they can be powerful enough to guide us toward the changes we’ve been longing for. They are not always dramatic revelations, but rather quiet, sometimes even fleeting, shifts in how we see ourselves or the world around us. At Somatic

"Sometimes the only way forward is to sit with what hurts." Guilt is one of those feelings that can linger in the corners of our minds, whispering things like, “You should have known better,” “You messed that up,” or “Why can’t you just let it go?” Whether you're a woman navigating your career, healing from trauma, or simply trying to hold everything together, guilt can feel like a constant companion. Especially for women, and particularly for women of color, guilt often gets

We live in a world that’s buzzing with talk about “self-care” and “self-compassion.” You see the phrases everywhere—on mugs, social media, yoga mats—but sometimes it can feel confusing or even frustrating. Maybe you wonder, Am I just making excuses? Can you really be too self-compassionate? Or maybe it feels like a nice idea, but you’re not sure how it actually fits into your busy, complicated life. This post is here to clear up those questions. Self-compassion isn’t about s

In the chaos and demands of everyday life, self-care often slips to the bottom of our priorities. For many women, especially those juggling work, caregiving, and emotional labor, taking personal time can feel like a luxury or even seem selfish. But the truth is: self-care isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. It lays the foundation that allows you to consistently show up for the people, roles, and responsibilities you care about. Taking care of yourself benefits more than just yo

"You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin." Trauma can be difficult to recognize, especially if you’ve lived with its effects...

By Somatic Women "Your support doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful." Watching someone you care about begin the healing journey of EMDR therapy can stir a mix of emotions—hope, pride, uncertainty, and even concern. As a family member or friend, your role in this process is powerful. You don’t need to fix or understand every detail of their trauma to be a source of strength. Your presence, patience, and willingness to learn can make all the difference. In this guide, we’