Somatic Rehabilitation
Simply put, Somatic Rehabilitation means whole mind-and-body restoration and improvement. But what do we mean by this? Read on to find out.
What we provide
Somatic Rehabilitation services are offered to individuals, couples and groups - anyone looking for solutions to past, current or future life challenges. While most referrals come via word of mouth, returning clients, or mindfulness classes, we are available to anyone seeking help.
Our solutions might be used for:
- life coaching (support to achieve whatever goals you may have),
- general mental well-being (aiding better mental strength for life in general),
- or for helping you through mental distress (healing the mind after unusual circumstances).
Sheree works eclectically to provide mindfulness-based therapy, life coaching and classes in mindfulness. She also offers workshops oriented around well-being and quality of life.
What's in a name?
The name Somatic Rehabilitation reflects the organic and integrative philosophy underlying Sheree Honeyfield-Smith's work as a therapist, coach and mindfulness teacher.
Soma refers to the body, 'somatic' to bodily experience. Sheree believes that the body has a story to tell and through skillful use of Hakomi tools and techniques, this story - which is what is meant by 'experience' - can reveal itself.
Rehabilitation refers to the new integration of mind and body that can occur as a result of working to bring this experience into conscious awareness.
The methods we use
Basic principles
Somatic Rehabilitation is guided by the principles of Mindfulness, Unity, Organicity, Non-violence and Mind-Body Holism.
These principles offer a supportive and solid framework for coping with and managing whatever Life may have to offer and also enhance Sheree's coaching style, therapy, classes and workshops.
Coaching for life
As a life coaching client you will experience a process that is directive and goal-oriented. Sheree offers tools and techniques to assist this coaching process. You will be invited to use mindful awareness if this is your preference.
Using Hakomi - a holistic toolkit
As a client of Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy you will experience a gentle and effective method of self-study designed to work in the present moment and expand your awareness of self.
In a Hakomi session you will be invited to learn and to use mindfulness as part of the therapeutic process. The collaborative nature of the Hakomi process requires mindfulness in order to optimise the information available to us in the moment.
However Sheree recognises that some conditions prevent the skill from being learned and used and so while it is necessary, its not essential. This will be discussed further upon application, as will any limitations to the therapeutic process.
Education - lessons for life
Mindfulness classes are offered from within a Hakomi framework so have an emphasis on applying mindfulness to self-study.
Classes are offered in 8-10 week blocks and are available subject to demand and venue suitability.
Workshops are also offered according to demand and will be held in Northern Southland. These require access to peaceful surroundings which invite self-reflection and are seasonal.
