On this week’s episode, Melissa interviews Katie Asmus of the Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute. They discuss somatic work, adventure, EMDR and how to wrap it all up in one. Special Guest Katie Asmus  Specializes in somatic psychotherapy  Including EMDR nature-based therapy Mentor, ceremonialist, and rites of passage guide Katie is passionate about teaching people about trauma through a body-centered perspective  Somatic orientation of EMDR While some prefer EMDR, some find it overwhelming  Katie uses her training in somatic therapy to guide her work Using the body as her anchor, she can estimate how present clients are Because when we can feel and tolerate the feelings and sensations in our bodies That signifies that we are in the present moment Staying present with a positive sensation helps grow tolerance for staying present with negative sensations  Further, this can strengthen interoception  Interweaving EMDR, Somatic, and Nature-based work  Rather than focusing on the story or fear Use somatic awareness as an anchor to stay present and focus on the sensations  Ask, “What are you noticing in your body?” This can help the client stay with the sensation and make things more tolerable Additionally, encourage movement to help with tension Culturally, dancing is an important way to embody and release emotions  Also, nature imagery is something you can bring in no matter where you are  And the relationship with nature is more stable and predictable than relationships with humans Katie’s work “The essence of my work as a therapist is to normalize humanness” Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute  Did you know?  After full completion of Beyond Healing Institute’s Somatic Integration and Processing training, each participant can receive 21 NBCC hours.  Beyond Healing Center Visit our website for all things BHC Contact us about retreats and therapy  Contact us about training and consultation Beyond Healing Media First, listen to our past episodes of NT here Then, check out more Beyond Healing podcasts Evidence-Based Therapist – where we read so you don’t have to! Beyond Trauma – geared towards clients Burnt Out Educator – An interview-style podcast for educators and students Give your support and gain access to exclusive content through Patreon Interested in supporting a child?  https://www.patreon.com/BurntOutEducator 100% of the proceeds donated to the Burntout Educator will provide therapy for a child in the public school system.  Not therapy capped at a certain number, but an open-ended relationship with a highly qualified therapist in the BHC network.  Connect with us on social media: Facebook & Instagram  Credits  Executive Directors: Jennifer and Ryan Savage, Melissa Bentinnedi, Bridger Falkenstein Hosts: Jennifer Savage, Melissa Benintendi, and Bridger Falkenstein Filmographer: Tyler Wassam Podcast Producer: Jamie Eggert Original Music Composers: Bridger Falkenstein and Caleb Boston Show Notes: Jordan Murray-Harper The post Somatic, Adventure, & EMDR Therapy with Katie Asmus (76) first appeared on Notice That.The post Somatic, Adventure, & EMDR Therapy with Katie Asmus (76) appeared first on Notice That.