221 Guiding Clients Through Body Discomfort | How to Titrate Experiences Effectively: Interview With Annabelle Coote

In this episode, we discuss the art of helping clients navigate physical discomfort safely and effectively. We look at the practice of titration, a technique to manage challenging body sensations without overwhelming clients. Annabelle shares her journey into yoga and somatic practices, insights on recognizing signs of dysregulation, and practical yoga-based techniques for fostering body awareness and resilience. We also discuss trauma-informed care, the importance of play and creativity in therapy, and offer a grounding orientation practice to connect with one's surroundings. We look at valuable tools for therapists interested in integrating somatic approaches and yoga into their practice, ensuring safe and transformative client experiences.MEET Annabelle CooteAnnabelle Coote is a seasoned somatic therapist who loves weaving together the art and science of therapy. She helps both clients and therapists discover the joy and fulfillment of creative and experiential work.   A licensed mental health therapist, board-certified dance/movement therapist, and certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, she is the founder of Movement Matters Integrative Psychotherapy. Annabelle is the author of book chapters on depression, trauma, and telehealth and is a frequent presenter at conferences and summits. She offers individual and group consultation to help therapists integrate somatic approaches in their work.   Her interests include mindfulness, neurobiology, trauma, anxiety, women’s issues, life transitions, cultivating creativity, and therapist resilience. She is known for her humor, quirky metaphors, spontaneous creativity, kind compassion, and the conviction that profound transformation happens in very tiny steps.Find out more at Somatic Matters and connect with Annabelle on TikTokUnderstanding Titration in TherapyChallenges of Body Discomfort in TherapyTrauma-Informed Somatic PracticesPractical Techniques for Managing DiscomfortTitration in Yoga PracticesHandling Overwhelm and Sensation in ClientsConnect With Me Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58Facebook: Yoga In The Therapy PodcastJoin the private Facebook Group: Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy RoomTikTok: @YogaChris58Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, and SpotifyHow To Build Competence and Confidence in Integrating Yoga Into the Therapy RoomHolistic Mindful Check-Ins by Chris McDonald,...