The Somatica Blog

6 Top Earning Therapist Specialties in 2024
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6 Top Earning Therapist Specialties in 2024

Most people pursue a career in therapy to help others and fulfill a sense of purpose. Unfortunately, it’s hard to pay rent with purpose alone. While demand for therapists and mental health practitioners is increasing, not every specialty is a ticket to a well-paying job. As more people realize the importance of mental health and…

7 Steps to Creating a Nonbinary and Trans-Inclusive Coaching Practice

7 Steps to Creating a Nonbinary and Trans-Inclusive Coaching Practice

In the therapeutic and coaching communities, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of nonbinary and trans inclusivity when working with individuals of diverse gender identities. At the same time, there has also been a strong social and political backlash against transgender and nonbinary folks. Hundreds of laws have recently been written to…

Retroactive Jealousy: Triggers and How to Overcome Them
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Retroactive Jealousy: Triggers and How to Overcome Them

Facing jealousy is a common occurrence in a relationship. Yet, there is another kind that is less understood and rarely talked about: retroactive jealousy. This type of jealousy involves fixating on a partner’s past relationships or experiences, causing distress and anxiety in the present. It can be a challenging emotion to navigate, but understanding its…

Bodywork for Trauma: Understanding Trauma-Informed Touch Therapy and Its Healing Potential
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Bodywork for Trauma: Understanding Trauma-Informed Touch Therapy and Its Healing Potential

How does touch therapy enable people to reclaim control and find solace amidst their traumatic experiences? The cutting-edge modality of bodywork for trauma shows us that touch and massage therapy can be a real catalyst for change. It is reshaping our understanding of trauma and provides a path towards resilience and restoration. What Is Bodywork…

How to Teach Your Clients to Have a Consent Conversation

How to Teach Your Clients to Have a Consent Conversation

We teach budding sex and relationship coaches at the Somatica Institute to always help a client attune to their partners. The goal is to make sure everything that is happening is consensual, desired, and pleasurable. But how do you have that consent conversation – and is there just one type of consent? What is Consent?…