Healing Trauma Through Body Awareness and Psychedelics: Denise Hooks on Somatic Therapy and Post-Treatment Integration
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Zandra Polard interviews Denise Hooks, a psychologist specializing in trauma, somatic experiencing, and psychedelics. Denise explains the differences between cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic experiencing, emphasizing the latter's focus on the body's response to trauma. She discusses how trauma is stored physically and the importance of releasing it through somatic practices. Denise also explores the use of psychedelics in therapy, highlighting their non-addictive nature and effectiveness in treating addiction and PTSD. She stresses the need for post-psychedelic integration support to prevent shock and ensure proper psychological integration.
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