Somatic Work, Scope Creep & Staying Ethical with Danica Harris

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What happens when a trauma therapist steps outside the traditional therapy model to create a more embodied, flexible, and client-centered way of healing?

In this powerful conversation, somatic practitioner Dr. Danica Harris joins John Clarke to explore what it really means to heal from complex trauma without retraumatization. Together, they unpack the difference between therapy and somatic coaching, why retelling the trauma story isn’t necessary for healing, and how to work at the pace of the nervous system rather than the urgency of our parts.

Whether you’re a therapist, coach, or healer, this episode invites you to rethink the boundaries of your work—and what it truly means to be with your clients in their healing.

3 Key Takeaways

Why hearing the trauma story might actually get in the way of healing — and what to do instead.

How to bring somatic and energetic work into your practice without crossing ethical lines.

The surprising reason slowing down can create the biggest breakthroughs for your clients (and for you).

👤 About Dr. Danica Harris

Dr. Danica Harris is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and complex trauma expert, working internationally as a coach, facilitator, presenter, and educator. Trained as a Counseling Psychologist, Danica prioritizes helping folks heal so they can live more embodied and empowered lives.

If you’re seeking deep healing, check out her upcoming retreat:
Healing Your Way Home – Dallas, TX | Nov 6–10

Connect with Danica

IG / FB / Threads / Pinterest: @theempoweredtherapist
IG / FB / Threads / TikTok (Practice): @empoweredhealingdallas
📧 Contact: drharris@empoweredhealingdallas.com

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