Worksheet
Somatics 101: Learning Your Body and Nervous System
This worksheet introduces somatic therapy basics, guiding users to gently notice body sensations, emotions, and nervous system cues in daily life. Through simple awareness, titration, and curiosity practices, individuals build practical skills for nervous system regulation and emotional balance.
How to Use This Worksheet
Clients can practice tuning in to physical sensations and nervous system cues as they arise. Try the suggested exercises for awareness, titration, and mindful noticing—pause to observe, name, or track immediate body experiences without judgment. Use the space for reflection to notice patterns in subtle physiological sensations or emotional shifts, and revisit short practices regularly to build somatic skills over time.
Who This Worksheet Is For
This worksheet is designed for anyone exploring somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, or seeking body-based support for managing emotions, stress, uncomfortable sensations, or trauma responses.
Expected Outcomes
- Greater awareness of body sensations and nervous system signals
- Improved skills for self-regulation, increased capacity, and mindful presence
- Increased sense of safety, balance, and resilience in daily life
- Support for integrating somatic awareness practices into therapy and self-care
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References
Payne, P., Levine, P. A., & Crane-Godreau, M. A. (2015). Somatic experiencing: using interoception and proprioception as core elements of trauma therapy. Frontiers in Psychology, 6, 93. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00093
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