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Honest answers to the questions women bring to my office: about the body, about emotions, and about finding God in the middle of it all.

Questions, answered

Four areas I write about. Tap I'd read this on the questions you most want answered, and I'll write those first.

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Somatic & Emotional Wellness

  • What is somatic psychotherapy?
  • Why do I feel anxious when nothing is wrong?
  • Can the body hold emotional memories?
  • What happens when talk therapy isn't enough?
  • How does nervous system regulation actually work?
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Faith & Spiritual Life

  • Can Christian faith and somatic therapy work together?
  • What does it mean to feel disconnected from God?
  • How do I distinguish intuition from anxiety? Read Part 1 →
  • What is contemplative Christianity?
  • How can I reconnect with God during a difficult season?
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Nature & Embodied Spirituality

  • Can nature help regulate the nervous system?
  • What is ecotherapy?
  • Why do we feel better when we spend time outdoors?
  • What does it mean to experience the sacred in nature?
  • How can we develop a deeper relationship with creation?
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Contemplative Practice

  • What is contemplative prayer?
  • How do I begin a body scan meditation?
  • What is the difference between meditation and prayer?
  • How can I learn to listen to my inner life?
  • What is the role of silence in spiritual formation?

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From a recent session

Some of us were never taught or role modeled what healthy emotions look like, and even less how to cope with intense emotions and negative thoughts. The answer has always been within and around us, we just have to learn to listen differently...

Veronika Lee Hoover, LCSW
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