Episode 179 Effective Somatic Interventions In Therapy Sessions: Interview With Kim Bevans

How do you integrate somatic interventions with traditional talk therapy approaches? What are some common misconceptions about somatic therapy, and how do you address them with clients?MEET Kim BevansKim Bevans is a body-oriented therapist and Embodiment Expert. Kim received her master's degree from Columbia College Chicago in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. Kim is a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. Kim provides therapy to women who over-intellectualize, spend too much time in their thinking minds, and feel emotionally overwhelmed. Kim helps women hear the call in their bodies and hearts to facilitate deeper connection, understanding, and healing within themselves. Her private practice is in Boston, Massachusetts.  Based on her years of embodied clinical experience and ongoing learning, Kim provides education and consultation for therapists who want to level up their mind-body toolbox. Find out more at Kim Bevans, and connect with Kim on InstagramCheck out her Top 6 Somatic Intervention, a quick reference guide of dependable somatic skills to deepen your sessions by bringing your client into embodiment nowIN THIS PODCAST:Somatic Therapy Vs. Traditional Therapy 4:00What are the different kinds of Somatic interventions? 6:04What role does a therapist's own embodiment play in facilitating Somatic interventions? 14:30Somatic Therapy Vs. Traditional TherapyUnderstanding the difference between Somatic therapy and body-oriented therapyIntegrating multiple modalities into a sessionWhat Are The Different Somatic Interventions?The importance of movement and body sensations in sessionLearning to put words to how we feel in our bodiesUnderstanding the client's individual needsWhat is a “verbal run?”How to teach your clients to tap into their own movementWhat Role Does A Therapist’s Own Embodiment Play In Facilitating Somatic Interventions?The importance of understanding how movement feels to you as a therapistHelping your clients understand what Somatic therapy isUnderstanding your client’s specific needsHow to educate your clients in Somatic interventionWhat are the challenges when integrating Somatic interventions into sessions?Connect With MeInstagram @holisticcounselingpodcastFacebookJoin the private Facebook groupRate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Spotify, and