6 Somatic Practices for Befriending Scars

Six somatic practices for befriending scars: gentle looking, kind words and care, with NHS advice on when a scar needs a doctor.
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Six somatic practices for befriending scars: gentle looking, kind words and care, with NHS advice on when a scar needs a doctor.

Five somatic tools for the fitting-room spiral: plan ahead, ground yourself, treat the size as information about the clothes and leave when you want to.

Seven somatic practices for days when weight worry is loud: ground yourself, shift attention and ask for help early. Not diet or weight advice.

Six somatic tools for making peace with your reflection: slow looks, kind words and body-aware pauses, without forcing yourself to love what you see.

Six somatic practices for stepping away from the mirror: pause the checking, come back to the room and your senses, and be kind to yourself.

Six somatic tools for hating being photographed: steady yourself before the camera, set your own terms and be kind to yourself afterwards.

Six somatic practices for easier eye contact: choose your own comfort, look softly, take breaks and let go of staring rules. No forcing.

Five somatic tools for people who never learned to hug: simple, consent-first ways to greet, try a hug, or choose another way to show warmth.

Six somatic practices for people who find touch difficult: choice, pacing and gentle self-contact, with no obligation to be touched.

Five somatic tools for light-sensitive days: dim what you can, rest your eyes and look after yourself, with the NHS migraine advice on when to get help.