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But have you ever thought about how setting a boundary physically makes youfeel?
What is a somatic boundary?
Most boundaries are what Neese calls cognitive boundaries, which are decided by your internal thought process.
Somatic boundaries are about embodiment versus approaching boundaries from a cognitive place, says Neese.
Somatic boundaries are about embodiment versus approaching boundaries from a cognitive place.
trauma-informed somatic practitioner and author ofPermission to Rest: Revolutionary Practices for Healing, Empowerment, and Collective Care
These are all examples of somatic boundaries in action.
The body, however, will still reveal how we actuallyfeelregardless of societal norms and expectations.
Why is it beneficial to set a somatic boundary?
Its for this reason that Neese says setting somatic boundaries can help you protect yourself.
Consider asking yourself, How does it feel in my body when theres a boundary violation?
or How does it feel when Im pushed to my limits?
This way, youll be primed to notice those feelings and respond accordingly whenever they crop up.
In this realm, somatic boundaries can be helpful for ensuringyou dont continually violate your own boundaries.
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trauma-informed somatic practitioner and author ofPermission to Rest: Revolutionary Practices for Healing, Empowerment, and Collective Care
