Relational Somatic Therapy

Service Description

Somatic therapy, an approached based on the latest science from neurobiology; uses touch, imagery and movement allowing traumatic body memories to find completion. RST can be thought of as the scientific study of the mind/body interface. It involves becoming consciously aware of body (soma) sensations. RST studies how our body sensations relate to our thoughts, actions and our perception or lens of how we see and relate to the world. The Relational part of RST refers to how we relate to others utilizing attachment based theory. RST understanding that our learned attachment styles in childhood create a framework or lens of how we view/ relate to others in the world. This therapy is leading edge, incorporating the newest research regarding: neuroplasticity (how the brain changes) interpersonal neurobiology (how our relationships affect us and our nervous systems) body-centred trauma resolution Polyvagal theory Attachment theory