<p>In this episode, Joe and Dr. Megan interview Iveth who is a BCBA practicing as a woman&#39;s empowerment coach. Iveth explains her journey with Somatic Movement and how it can affect how we understand ourselves and our clients. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Follow Iveth on Instagram:</strong></p> <p>@empowerwithiveth</p> <p>@emotionawareaba </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Links Shared in the Show:</strong></p> <p>Youtube Video on Healing Trauma: https://youtu.be/FKrCe9fHsSc?si=o-njPb_t8Gwhc8jk</p> <p><br></p> <p>Body Keeps the Score Book: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748</p> <p><br></p> <p>It Didn&#39;t Start with You Book: https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family/dp/</p> <p><br></p> <p>YouTube Video on Somatic Therapy TedX Talk: https://youtu.be/UU7eSxcBhpM?si=54rjTfOfmJvivOjg</p> <p><br></p> <p>Social Emotional Resources Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UcU8OXFwyEEjRGAXvxxaxSu_cIriMJIUs4QqYegqqs/edit?usp=drive_link</p> <p><br></p> <p>Emotional Regulation Website: www.gozen.com </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Summary of Podcast from Fathom:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Somatic movement focuses on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.</li> <li>Ignoring body signals starts early in childhood and continues into adulthood.</li> <li>Connecting with your own body helps you better understand client needs.</li> <li>Emotions drive behavior, so addressing emotions prevents problem behavior.</li> <li>There is fear around incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must be open to grow.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Somatic means relating to the body. Somatic movement is moving in a way where the intention is on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.</li> <li>Our bodies hold wisdom for how to heal and regulate, but we are trained to ignore internal signals from a young age.</li> <li>Somatic movement can be any movement motivated by an internal experience, even just using the bathroom when needed.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Iveth has been a BCBA since 2020 but experienced burnout from constant stress.</li> <li>She took a break to travel and discovered somatic movement and nervous system regulation.</li> <li>This was the missing piece - connecting her mind and body. She uses somatic practices daily now.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>As a coach, Iveth identifies &quot;can&#39;t do vs won&#39;t do&quot; problems. If it&#39;s a &quot;won&#39;t do&quot; due to fear, she helps clients connect with their body to release the fear.</li> <li>With clients with autism, she gets curious about the function of behaviors like tantrums. She explores what feelings drive the behaviors and teaches coping skills through movement.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Books like The Body Keeps the Score and It Didn&#39;t Start With You.</li> <li>Connecting with your own body is the best resource.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Emotions drive behavior but are often ignored in ABA. We should teach body awareness and movement for regulation.</li> <li>There is fear of incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must have cultural humility and synthesize knowledge.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

#dobetter Pod

Megan Miller & Joe Smith

Do Better Podcast Live Feb 27th, 2024 - Somatic Movement with Iveth

FEB 27, 202455 MIN
#dobetter Pod

Do Better Podcast Live Feb 27th, 2024 - Somatic Movement with Iveth

FEB 27, 202455 MIN

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<p>In this episode, Joe and Dr. Megan interview Iveth who is a BCBA practicing as a woman&#39;s empowerment coach. Iveth explains her journey with Somatic Movement and how it can affect how we understand ourselves and our clients. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Follow Iveth on Instagram:</strong></p> <p>@empowerwithiveth</p> <p>@emotionawareaba </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Links Shared in the Show:</strong></p> <p>Youtube Video on Healing Trauma: https://youtu.be/FKrCe9fHsSc?si=o-njPb_t8Gwhc8jk</p> <p><br></p> <p>Body Keeps the Score Book: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748</p> <p><br></p> <p>It Didn&#39;t Start with You Book: https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family/dp/</p> <p><br></p> <p>YouTube Video on Somatic Therapy TedX Talk: https://youtu.be/UU7eSxcBhpM?si=54rjTfOfmJvivOjg</p> <p><br></p> <p>Social Emotional Resources Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UcU8OXFwyEEjRGAXvxxaxSu_cIriMJIUs4QqYegqqs/edit?usp=drive_link</p> <p><br></p> <p>Emotional Regulation Website: www.gozen.com </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Summary of Podcast from Fathom:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Somatic movement focuses on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.</li> <li>Ignoring body signals starts early in childhood and continues into adulthood.</li> <li>Connecting with your own body helps you better understand client needs.</li> <li>Emotions drive behavior, so addressing emotions prevents problem behavior.</li> <li>There is fear around incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must be open to grow.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Somatic means relating to the body. Somatic movement is moving in a way where the intention is on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.</li> <li>Our bodies hold wisdom for how to heal and regulate, but we are trained to ignore internal signals from a young age.</li> <li>Somatic movement can be any movement motivated by an internal experience, even just using the bathroom when needed.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Iveth has been a BCBA since 2020 but experienced burnout from constant stress.</li> <li>She took a break to travel and discovered somatic movement and nervous system regulation.</li> <li>This was the missing piece - connecting her mind and body. She uses somatic practices daily now.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>As a coach, Iveth identifies &quot;can&#39;t do vs won&#39;t do&quot; problems. If it&#39;s a &quot;won&#39;t do&quot; due to fear, she helps clients connect with their body to release the fear.</li> <li>With clients with autism, she gets curious about the function of behaviors like tantrums. She explores what feelings drive the behaviors and teaches coping skills through movement.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Books like The Body Keeps the Score and It Didn&#39;t Start With You.</li> <li>Connecting with your own body is the best resource.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Emotions drive behavior but are often ignored in ABA. We should teach body awareness and movement for regulation.</li> <li>There is fear of incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must have cultural humility and synthesize knowledge.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>