{"id":66766,"date":"2024-10-30T09:57:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T09:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=66766"},"modified":"2024-11-01T10:32:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T10:32:20","slug":"somatic-couples-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-couples-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Somatic Couples Therapy: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-couples-therapy\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Somatic_Therapy_for_Couples\" >What Are the Benefits of Somatic Therapy for Couples?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-couples-therapy\/#Is_There_Touching_in_Somatic_Therapy\" >Is There Touching in Somatic Therapy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-couples-therapy\/#Who_Needs_Somatic_Therapy_for_Couples\" >Who Needs Somatic Therapy for Couples?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-couples-therapy\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-couples-therapy\/#Is_somatic_couples_therapy_worth_it\" >Is somatic couples therapy worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-couples-therapy\/#Can_you_go_to_somatic_couples_therapy_alone\" >Can you go to somatic couples therapy alone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-couples-therapy\/#Is_it_healthy_to_go_to_couples_therapy\" >Is it healthy to go to couples therapy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-couples-therapy\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing somatic techniques into different types of therapy continues to prove useful and providers seem to continue to get creative with how they use somatics in therapy. There are many benefits that can be gained from the use of somatic techniques when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-healing-techniques\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working on healing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and this has proven to be true for couples therapy too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Couples_Therapy\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-5.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic couples therapy involves the use of somatic-based approaches to help people access their emotions and learn how to regulate the way their nervous systems respond so that they\u2019re able to be more receptive during sessions and can grow while in therapy. Unfortunately, people who choose to participate in couples therapy tend to struggle with verbal communication (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10615-023-00905-y#citeas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sometimes happens because these individuals may have built up tension and some form of disconnect that they\u2019re not consciously aware of but causes them to shut down or at least be unable to open up about their wants and needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During somatic couples therapy, the provider attempts to maintain structure and focuses on the responses of their participants, checking for signs of nervous system activation and actively implementing strategies that can help participants regulate their nervous systems (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10615-023-00905-y#citeas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Couples_Therapy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61432\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Couples Therapy\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_5.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_5.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_5-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Somatic_Therapy_for_Couples\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Benefits of Somatic Therapy for Couples?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One major benefit of somatic therapy for couples is that the techniques that are implemented during sessions should improve how the couples communicate, ideally helping them be more effective in their attempts to communicate their wants and needs to each other (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10615-023-00905-y#citeas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also aims to help couples be more open and respond to each other on an emotional level, which can often improve connection. As a result of these two things, somatic therapy should help couples work through their problems more effectively (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10615-023-00905-y#citeas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As therapists pay close attention to the non-verbal somatic cues of participants, this allows them to recognize the cue and acknowledge it, which means participants are encouraged to pause and recognize how they experience their emotions. This opens the door to discussion for both parties in the relationship (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/2692398X.2022.2041346#abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighing you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Couples_Therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start using the BetterMe: Health Coaching app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the time to work through present-moment emotions encourages growth for both the individual and the couple as a whole. This is great as it can positively impact an individual\u2019s long-term relationship satisfaction, which may improve the chances of a relationship lasting a long time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/2692398X.2022.2041346#abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a professional recognize when somatic arousal is occurring and pointing it out can make individuals and their partners more aware of how to identify when it occurs and what steps to take to work through it. If one partner is better able to sense when their partner is experiencing somatic arousal, this may improve their ability to pause the interaction and modify their approach or response so they can seem less threatening to their partner and interactions can be productive rather than a battle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openurl.ebsco.com\/EPDB%3Agcd%3A8%3A14505176\/detailv2?sid=ebsco%3Aplink%3Ascholar&amp;id=ebsco%3Agcd%3A123852068&amp;crl=c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read more: <\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-somatic-therapy\/\">Types of Somatic Therapy: How Different Practices Promote Healing<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_Touching_in_Somatic_Therapy\"><\/span><strong>Is There Touching in Somatic Therapy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some types of somatic therapy involve touching, but it\u2019s not as common in somatic couples therapy. Somatic touch therapy involves the use of physical touch to help people recover from and deal with emotional and physical trauma or work through active emotions. There are often emotions and trauma that are built up in your body\u2019s memory and the use of somatic touching can help release these uncomfortable feelings at both an emotional and physical level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re participating in somatic couples therapy, your provider may touch you if they\u2019re trying to encourage good <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/posture-and-breathing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">posture and breathing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exercises. The therapist may use their hands to position you in the appropriate position or help make you conscious of your breathing. They may also encourage touching between partners in a nonsexual way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness-activities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">encourage awareness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of each other&#8217;s physiological reactions during somatic tracking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also somatic practices such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and dance that may encourage touching between partners. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-sexual-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic sexual therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also an option for individuals and couples who want to improve their connection with their own bodies through physical touch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Couples_Therapy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-65927\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_12-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Couples Therapy\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_12.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_12.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_12-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Needs_Somatic_Therapy_for_Couples\"><\/span><strong>Who Needs Somatic Therapy for Couples?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most couples can benefit from somatic therapy, even those who don\u2019t feel that they\u2019re actively experiencing issues in their relationship. Anyone who could benefit from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2-person-yoga-poses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved communication skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and guidance in reading their partner\u2019s responses should consider somatic therapy for couples. It doesn\u2019t need to be started because there are issues and it can be started to prevent future issues and grow the relationship they already have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic practices are often used to promote healing from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/unresolved-childhood-trauma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unresolved trauma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If someone in your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-affection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a history of post-traumatic stress disorder or childhood trauma, then somatic therapy for couples could be a good match. This type of therapy encourages participants to experience their emotions in real time and can often help people uncover emotions or tension that they didn\u2019t know they were dealing with (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/2692398X.2022.2041346#abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Couples_Therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Install the app and experience the versatility first-hand!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By helping people uncover their unknown struggles, somatic practices can be used to guide people through their trauma by recognizing it and taking the time to work through it. Working through these issues can be quite challenging, so you should be prepared to support your partner or reach out and support them during and after sessions so they can heal properly and you can grow closer to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of therapy can be particularly beneficial for a couple who have gone through a traumatic experience together. This could be the loss of a child or something such as the loss of a home in a hurricane. Working through these issues may be a challenge when faced alone, but the support of a professional and somatic practices could be exactly what you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read more: <\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-bedtime-routine\/\">Somatic Bedtime Routine: How it Helps and What it Looks Like\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Couples_Therapy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61438\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Couples Therapy\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_7.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_7.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_7-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_somatic_couples_therapy_worth_it\"><\/span><strong>Is somatic couples therapy worth it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not somatic couples therapy is \u201cworth it\u201d may depend on who you ask. It may not feel as if it\u2019s worth it at first as reliving trauma or working through bottled-up emotions can be a challenge and it may get worse before it gets better. It requires both a financial and emotional commitment, so you should be prepared to set aside time, money, and energy for your sessions. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_go_to_somatic_couples_therapy_alone\"><\/span><strong>Can you go to somatic couples therapy alone?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s possible to go to somatic couples therapy alone and some professionals may even encourage individuals to be seen individually prior to starting couples sessions, but this will differ from one couple to the next. It\u2019s even possible to be seen both as a couple and individually at the same time. As with any other therapy, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-somatic-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">somatic therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can evoke challenging emotions and requires time and patience. You may discuss any concerns you have about the sessions with your provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_healthy_to_go_to_couples_therapy\"><\/span><strong>Is it healthy to go to couples therapy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples therapy can be incredibly challenging and is likely to encourage people to deal with unhealed trauma or work through challenges that are difficult to talk about. While this is likely to be overwhelming, it\u2019s very healthy to set aside time to work through unhealed trauma. If you have the right provider and support system, then the experience can be incredibly powerful and will encourage healing, which can improve your relationships and overall mental well-being.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Couples_Therapy\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2-4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most couples have a variety of challenges throughout their relationships and sometimes, these challenges can be more difficult to overcome than others. When challenges arise in a relationship, it\u2019s important for both parties to put in the necessary work to overcome them. Sometimes, to be able to overcome the challenges that arise, outside support is required. Luckily there are great practices such as somatic therapy for couples that can help address the issues and provide guidance when working through them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Implementing somatic techniques into different types of therapy continues to prove useful and providers seem to continue to get creative with how they use somatics in therapy. 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