Clients with chronic pain, health issues, anxiety, or trauma histories.
Clients whose experience their bodies as dangerous, unpleasant, or uncomfortable.
Clients who cannot imagine that their body has something useful to say.
Clients who feel like their body is shouting at them.
Client who feel overwhelmed by sensations.
If you’re a therapist who has ever felt daunted or stumped, intimidated or unsure about how to help a client like this, here are some ideas for you.
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If you’re a therapist, would you be interested in a workshop on how to work with clients who have difficulty tolerating body sensations?
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