Episode
In this episode, Dr. Alisha Guthery talks about her work as a somatic practitioner. She describes somatic practice in counseling, how counselors can begin to include somatic approaches in their work, and how to grow as a somatic practitioner. We talk about client progress, other applications for somatic approaches, and how it can impact the personal life of the counselor.
Guest
Dr. Alisha Guthery holds a PhD in Counseling, Education, and Supervision. She is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and the Director of Domestic Violence Intervention at a domestic violence agency in Seattle, Washington. She is a visiting professor at Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, California, and an adjunct professor at Antioch University in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Guthery is a committed leader, educator, and practitioner dedicated to anti-violence and trauma healing. Her clinical practice synthesizes emerging neurobiological research with embodied healing practices. She is a passionate educator who strives to cultivate collaborative classrooms through a trauma-informed lens, and she has had the privilege of designing and facilitating courses on trauma, somatic theory, and feminist theory. Dr. Guthery has contributed to program development implementation for incarcerated women and domestic violence intervention for adults and youth. Notably, she created BRIDGES, an intervention and prevention program for youth who have engaged in adolescent violence. Her research examines beliefs that maintain relational violence in the United States. She has presented her work nationally and internationally.
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Citation
Lamar, M. (Producer). (2024, July 12). Reshaping Patterns Through Somatic Practice in Counseling (No. 277) [Audio Podcast]. The Thoughtful Counselor. Retrieved from https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/reshaping-patterns-through-somatic-practice-in-counseling
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