The Connection of Emotions with Somatic Symptoms
Wanted to share this study that looked at the relationship between our emotions and somatic symptom disorder (SSD). A lot of what I treat are people who present with SSD- meaning there is nothing physically…
The Power of Letting Go
One of the things I see in a lot of people I work with is a difficulty in letting go. Letting go of our bodies and its tension, tightness, stiffness, guarding, and protection. Letting go of our minds and…
Nocebo, Fear, and Symptoms
I talked about nocebo in this weeks group class. A lot of the chronic pain and chronic symptoms I see are productions of the brain not the body. I found part of this article enlightening as many people…
Is Sensitization a Driver of Your Chronic Symptoms?
The short answer is YES. In this research review article titled "The Neurobiology of Central Sensitization the researchers state: "Features of central sensitization have been identified in nearly all chronic…
Proving How Information Can Affect You Negatively
Check out this randomized control study that really showed the power of information given by a doctor can have very real negative effects on the patient. This is called the nocebo effect.
In this…
Emotional Awareness & Expression- Upcoming February Group Class
Emotional Awareness & Expression Therapy (EAET) has been shown in 4 different studies to be an effective treatment choice for different types of problematic physical symptoms. Dr. Howard Schubiner…
Let it Be: Mindful Acceptance down-regulates pain & negative emotion
This is the title of a study put forth by Tor Wager, who was the lead researcher in the Boulder back pain study that showed how powerful pain re-processing therapy was in reducing chronic back pain. In…
Chronic Pain is a Central Nervous System Issue
Chronic pain and other chronic symptoms are not typically the same as acute pain or symptoms. The difference being chronic stuff is more likely to be driven the brain and nervous system (CNS) vs. the local…
Group Sessions Continue in December
The weekly group somatic sessions roll into December starting this Wednesday from 8:30am-10am west coast California time. They will be recorded if you can't make them live. It's a good opportunity to learn…
Using Mindfulness to Reduce Chronic Symptoms
Mindfulness is one tool everyone with chronic pain or chronic symptoms should learn to use on a daily basis. The way you approach your symptoms can have a big impact on the severity of them. This study…
