Healing through Community

In this episode of 'A Little Bit Psychic', Elani Engelken, a depth somatic integrative psychotherapist, discusses the critical role that community and connection play in mental, physical, and emotional health. She explains how humans, as pack animals, are biologically and physiologically wired to belong to a group, and how the modern emphasis on individuality has disrupted this natural need. Elani highlights the historical context of colonization and its impact on current societal structures. She argues for a return to communal support systems, emphasizing the importance of co-regulation and community healing, and shares insights from her own practice, including group therapy and the benefits of co-regulating with pets.