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The Significance of Embodied Treatments within Counseling: A Neuroscientific Exploration
Recent advances in neuroscience have shed light on the significance of embodied treatments in counseling. This entry explores the neuroscientific basis of embodied treatments and their application in counseling, with a focus on interoception, proprioception, the parasympathetic nervous system, and the Polyvagal Theory in connection with the counseling process.
Interoception
Interoception refers to the ability to perceive and interpret signals from within the body, including sensations related to emotions, heartbeat, digestion, and breath. It plays a crucial role in emotional regulation and self-awareness. Studies have shown that individuals with heightened interoceptive awareness tend to have better emotional regulation skills (Cameron, 2001). Counseling approaches that incorporate interoception, such as mindfulness and body-focused therapies, can help clients develop emotional self-awareness and regulation (Farb et al., 2015).
Counseling approaches that incorporate the idea of interoception, such as mindfulness and body-focused therapies, offer valuable tools for helping clients develop emotional self-awareness and regulation. Providing clients psychoeducational material on interoception can also support your client with a sense of empowerment…
