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methodology. Hakomi is a Hopi Indian word meaning “ How do
I stand in relation to all these many realms? ” “ How am I in the
world? ” A Hakomi therapist helps people study the organization of
their experiences. The body reveals and holds incredible wisdom.
Hakomi therapy is a body - centered, somatic psychotherapy
based on very gentle and organic methods. In sessions, the body ’ s
structures and habitual patterns become a powerful entrance to
unconscious core material, including those hidden beliefs that
shape our lives, our relationships, and how we see ourselves in the
world. The practice of loving presence and the trustful relation-
ship between client and therapist are central to this therapeutic
process.
Utilizing the principles of organicity, Hakomi therapy under-
stands that human beings are self - directed and we each carry great
wisdom within us. It is in slowing down our everyday processes
that the unconscious reveals what needs to be healed. The thera-
pist closely follows and tracks with the client, rather than hav-
ing a preconceived agenda. The practice of being present in each
moment is key to the healing process. Carolyn has combined all of
these experiences and trainings with her natural, easy way of being
with people. She is a powerful instrument of the Creator of the
Universe to facilitate your healing on a psychological and spiritual
level. Hakomi therapy can benefi t anyone with any problem, but
Carolyn admits that it seems most helpful to those who are open
and receptive to their own healing.
Not long ago, I realized I was feeling a little stressed out and
thought that the recurring stressful, fear - based dreams that I was
having were probably a sign that I needed to attend to them and
their underlying source. I was also getting “ yoo - hoos ” from joint
pain in my feet and hands that I had not experienced in many
years. When I got comfortable on Carolyn ’ s sofa, she asked me
what was coming up for me today and said to simply take a few
breaths to become mindful (not going into meditation) and notice
my bodily sensations. I immediately felt a heaviness, or penetrating
pressure, which could best be described as a stake in the right front
lobe of my brain. This is the position that my neurologist ’ s tests