HCC Mind-Body Connection & Somatic Practices Flashcards
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Which term describes the bidirectional communication between the brain and the body that holistic coaches use to explain how thoughts affect physical health?
Answer: Mind-body connection
The mind-body connection describes the two-way communication between mental processes and physical states that underlies holistic health.
Somatic coaching primarily focuses on which aspect of the client's experience?
Answer: Bodily sensations and physical awareness
Somatic coaching attends to the client's felt sense and physical sensations as entry points for awareness and change.
A holistic coach asks a client to notice where in their body they feel tension during a difficult conversation. This is an example of:
Answer: Body scanning / somatic tracking
Body scanning or somatic tracking directs attention to physical sensations to increase bodily awareness and emotional insight.
The vagus nerve is central to holistic coaching discussions about stress because it regulates the:
Answer: Parasympathetic nervous system and rest-and-digest response
The vagus nerve is the main conduit of the parasympathetic nervous system, controlling the rest-and-digest response that counters stress.
Which breathing technique is commonly recommended in somatic practice to activate the parasympathetic nervous system?
Answer: Extended exhale diaphragmatic breathing
Extended exhale diaphragmatic breathing stimulates the vagus nerve and activates the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce arousal.
Polyvagal theory, often referenced in holistic coaching, was developed by which researcher?
Answer: Stephen Porges
Stephen Porges developed Polyvagal Theory, which explains how the autonomic nervous system influences social behavior and stress responses.