Somatic Therapy THAT WORKS: a Practical Guide to Focusing
In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, I guide you through one of the most powerful somatic healing tools I know: Focusing, created by philosopher and psychologist Eugene Gendlin. Whether you’re a therapist or on your own healing journey, this episode will help you understand and access the felt sense—a subtle, body-based awareness that leads to deep insight, emotional release, and trauma healing. You’ll learn: What the felt sense actually is (and isn’t) The six steps of Focusing explained clearly How this process supports trauma healing and emotional safety Common questions people have when starting out A chance to try it for yourself with a free guided audio ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Why Focusing Matters for Trauma 01:30 – What Is the Felt Sense? 03:45 – The Origins of Focusing 06:00 – The Six Steps of Focusing Explained 11:00 – Why Focusing Works for Trauma 30:00 – Common Questions About Focusing 36:30 – Try It Yourself: First Steps 38:30 – Gentle Practice + Closing Invitation 🧘♀️ Free Guided Practice Download the 6-step Focusing audio here: 👉 https://www.psychotherapycentral.heal... 📘 Learn more in my book Heal Your Anxious Attachment https://amzn.to/43QFI3l 💬 Leave a comment or share this episode if it supported your healing journey. Work With Jennifer: Jennifer Nurick works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S. Book your session: https://psychotherapycentral.health/b... Connect With Jennifer Nurick and Psychotherapy Central: Website: https://psychotherapycentral.health Instagram: / psychotherapy.central Facebook: / psychotherapy.central YouTube: / @psychotherapycentral Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vjEupj... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... #somatictherapy #gendlinfocusing #traumahealing #feltSense #selfhealers #psychotherapycentral #HealYourAnxiousAttachment #cyclebreakers #nervoussystemhealing #partswork
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