Erin O'Rourke: Releasing Trauma into the Water Through Watsu and Aquatic Therapy
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Episode Summary
I was happy to connect and speak with Erin, a classmate of mine from the University of Santa Monica's Spiritual Psychology program.
Erin has taken a dive (no pun intended!) into using water to facility deep healing and trauma release.
With trauma in our world today being such an epidemic, I was fascinated to learn of such a gentle yet powerful intervention.
Some highlights include...
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What is trauma, really!?
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How our bodies can hold on to the energy of trauma
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How trauma can create pain mentally, emotionally, and physically
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How the water can be such a powerful means to release this trauma
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Some profound stories from the work she has been facilitating
Enjoy!
Links to More
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Check out Wave Academy
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Great book on trauma - The Body Keeps the Score
About Erin
Erin O'Rourke is a licensed Aquatic Bodywork Therapist working in San Diego, CA. Her private practice includes clients from non-profit Wave Academy, which provides warm water therapy to military veterans diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). Erin has a Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and through her studies and experience with this healing modality is captivated and inspired by “The healing power of unconditional presence” of water.
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