Trauma can simply be defined as too much, too fast, or too little for too long. It is a universal and unifying experience of being human. Nkem says "Trauma is a universal and unifying experience of being human, yet, we don’t always have the best understanding of it.”

Internal Family Systems (IFS) stands out as a profound therapeutic approach for individuals navigating personal healing and therapists facilitating transformative sessions. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, IFS introduces a distinctive framework centered around the concept of the Self. The following information was shared in a live conversation between Dr. Scott Lyons, Dr. Richard Schwartz, and Dr. Peter Levine on the topic of Internal Family Systems (IFS).

To use a wide repertoire successfully, we need to deepen our understanding of each tool without marrying ourselves to it. Widening the repertoire of tools creates choice points, introduces options, and cultivates cognitive flexibility and creative thinking, all factors that promote health for trauma survivors. A trauma-informed approach requires an integration of approaches.

Healing from trauma is a profound and intricate process that extends far beyond mere catharsis or storytelling. It involves re-patterning our experiences and transforming how we hold them.

Understanding the dynamics of trauma and its consequences is crucial, especially when it comes to the narratives we share and consume.

Navigating stress and trauma requires self-awareness, trauma-informed approaches, and a critical examination of the damaging effects of trauma porn. By prioritizing healing and acquiring new resources, individuals can embark on a journey of recovery and resilience.

We recently caught up with the Co-Directors of our Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate - Kai Cheng Thom and Dr Scott Lyons - to discuss how we’ll explore sex and intimacy in our upcoming Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate.

Why does attachment matter? What’s the role of somatics in attachment? What does an attachment informed world look like? We recently caught up with the Co-Directors of our Somatic Attachment Therapy Questions Kai Cheng Thom and Dr Scott Lyons to explore these questions and more. Hear what they had to say!

This September, The Embody Lab presents the first-of-its-kind 60hr Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate, bringing together world renowned Somatic Trauma Therapy teachers into one program. We recently asked our Co-Directors - Dr Arielle Schwartz, Nkem Ndefo, and Dr Scott Lyons - to share with us their “why” for the program.

This September, The Embody Lab presents the first-of-its-kind 60hr Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate., bringing together world renowned Somatic Trauma Therapy teachers into one program. We caught up recently with Dr. Scott Lyons and discussed some commonly asked questions about the program.

What are the connections between biology and trauma? How can functional medicine help us heal faster? Dr Aimie Apigian explains what you’ll learn in her Biology of Trauma Workshop and how it can benefit you as a practitioner of somatics.

We have always been told our attachment style and early childhood trauma is psychological. However this is simply not true. We just haven’t known better until now. In this article by Dr Aimie Apigian, she shares why these are more biological than psychological and how we can harness the power of our biology to heal faster!

We recently caught up with Rising Woman founder and author of “Being the One”, Sheleana Aiyana to talk about Creating Conscious Love.

Meet the Embodied Social Justice Co-Director Dr Sará King and why she can’t wait to bring the 2022 60-hr Embodied Social Justice Certificate to life starting April 1st.

Meet the Embodied Social Justice Co-Director Dr Rae Johnson and why they can’t wait to bring the 2022 60-hr Embodied Social Justice Certificate to life starting April 1st.

In our recent Meet The Faculty session for the Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate, Euphrasia spoke about the incredible transformation she’s seen in her clients since implementing Somatic Experiencing in her practice. Read her story of how somatics created transformation change in individuals and her whole community!

Chronic stress wreaks havoc on our health, our focus, productivity, our behavior and our relationships. Stress related health challenges are widespread and taking a huge toll on individuals and communities alike. That’s why Dr Scott Lyon’s created the Somatic Stress Release™Certificate - a program designed to release stress, restore resilience, and support well-being.

Explore Embodied Social Justice with Rev angel Kyodo williams and Dr Scott Lyons. They talk embodiment, social justice, soft-bellies, the highly contagious nature of reactivity, spiritual bypassing and so much more!

Starting on January 30th, The Embody Lab presents the first-of-its-kind 60hr Somatic AttachmentTherapy Certificate., bringing together world renowned Somatic Attachment Therapy teachers into one program. We caught up recently with Dr. Scott Lyons and discussed some commonly asked questions about the program.

Relationships can inspire our deepest sense of connection, joy and belonging - both to ourselves and others however they can also provoke our deepest insecurities, pains, and disconnection. Learn more about the power of Somatic Attachment Therapy to heal relational wounds and deepen connection.