Forms of therapy that include the body: Psychologist shares insights

Some people find relief in dancing their anger and stress away. Put in a music of your choice and dance the way you want and release the stress out of the body.

Published on: Jul 17, 2022 12:35 PM IST

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We often undergo stress and anxiety. This can be deep-rooted into the trauma that we have faced in our lives. Often childhood trauma transcends to stress in the later years of life. However, trauma is stored in the body. It cannot be addressed through words. It often finds a way to show up in the daily lives. Sometimes, words don’t help in processing the trauma that we have been carrying within ourselves – hence, we need to move through it and use our bodies to process it. Psychologist Nicole LePera noted down a few forms of therapy which includes moving the body. (Unsplash)

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Anger release: It is important to direct the anger in a healthy way. We can scream our hearts out in a closed space or punch a punching bag to release the anger. We can also cry and scream into a pillow. (Unsplash)

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Dance therapy: Some people find relief in dancing their anger and stress away. Put in a music of your choice and dance the way you want and release the stress out of the body. (Unsplash)

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Play an instrument: We can use music to heal our hearts and minds. Find an instrument of your choice and invest in learning it to create your own music. (Unsplash)

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Yoga: Yoga helps in finding the balance of the body and alleviating pain and stress as well. It also helps in inducing sleep. (Unsplash)

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Eye movement therapy: This kind of therapy helps in dealing with traumatic events. It is recommended to find a practitioner in your area for expert supervision. (Unsplash)

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Walking: Walking helps in clearing the mind and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia. (Unsplash)

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Cold exposure: Controlled and practiced cold exposure can change the way our bodies react and respind to stress and anxiety. (Unsplash)