Vivienne Varga, PsyD(c), SEP
Specialties
Somatic Studio Collective is fully certified in Somatic Experiencing and IFS informed.
Somatic Experiencing
The SE approach to coaching and trauma healing helps you connect to what is present in your body, including your sensations, movements, and posture. I then work with these physical experiences to regain nervous system regulation. You will develop a deeper awareness of how to release the tension and energy trapped in your body. SE aims to help you renegotiate your nervous system states in a safe and regulated environment to move through the healing process and restore balance and well-being in your daily lives.
Titration and pendulation are vital principles in SE that facilitate the gentle release of stuck energy from the nervous system. Titration involves processing material that arises in small, manageable doses, preventing overwhelm and allowing the nervous system to recalibrate gradually. Pendulation complements this by guiding you between states of distress and safety, helping you to oscillate between sensations of activation and calm. This rhythmic approach enables the body to release stored energy without being re-traumatized, restoring nervous system regulation and promoting a greater sense of resilience and vitality in daily life.
Internal Family Systems
IFS is a transformative approach that helps individuals heal by connecting with the different "parts of themselves"and bringing awareness to how these parts manifest in the body. This method allows for a deeper understanding of emotional patterns and physical sensations, helping to release stored trauma and restore a sense of inner harmony. By integrating somatic practices, parts work enables individuals to experience mental and physical healing, enabling a more embodied sense of self-awareness and vitality.
The healing process goes beyond talking and engages with the physical sensations associated with your parts, helping to unlock and release trauma stored in the body. By bringing awareness to these sensations, you can connect with parts that may feel burdened, fragmented, or stuck. This method helps you deepen your relationship with your internal system and begin healing on both an emotional and physical level, creating a pathway toward greater self-compassion, integration, and vitality.
