The concept of somatic healing is something I’ve talked about and will keep talking about. One reason for this is the reality that we live in a culture that likes to talk about a mind-body connection.

Look up the word “somatic,” and most often, you’ll find it defined as “of or relating to the body.” Therefore, on the surface, this can appear to contradict the concept of a mental illness.

Emotional distress and mental illness can manifest in so many different ways. Each person and each situation is different — so much so that we sometimes can’t discern what is and isn’t a symptom.