ABSTRACT
As a somatic educator and martial artist, I address two core problems in my work with abuse survivors: the persistence of the distress response in the body and powerlessness. My body-oriented educational approach is a complement to psychotherapy. After discussing the core problems and addressing the logic of their solution, I will describe the modalities I use in working with them. Then I will describe some of the key exercises I have developed. I will conclude by outlining the ways this work can be applied before, during, and after therapy, either by psychotherapists or other practitioners.
