118. Somatic psychology and archetypes with Dr Brian Tierney

Trigger warning: Mental Health

 

Welcome to Episode 118. Somatic psychology and archetypes with Dr Brian Tierney

 

Imagine trying to do some inner work. You close your eyes and all you can see is greyscale. There are no other colours, just grey. You can sense that pain and suffering is there, but you have no words to recognise or express it. According to Dr Brian Tierney – this is the impact of toxic masculinity. We’re not taught emotional intelligence; but we should be taught it so we can recognise our pain and express it in healthy ways.

 

Dr Brian Tierney is a somatic psychologist in private practice and a professor of neuroscience and psychological assessment. He has been a facilitator of men's groups for many years, is a dancer, a trauma resolution expert, a drama therapist, a clown trainer, and a father of two. Brian sits down with me to discuss how somatic psychology and archetypes can be used to support men to recognise and release their trauma. It’s a fascinating discussion that includes his work with men’s groups; and the transformation men experience when they go deep with other men. 

 

Key points

 

In the full episode Brian shares: 

• The benefits of clown training
• How Somatic Psychology can help release trauma
• What archetypes are
• How our archetypes change over time
• Why social constructions of masculinity are toxic
• The transformations he sees in the men’s groups he facilitates

 

Key quotes

 

"When we don't receive something, you can’t really give it.”

 

“The social construction of masculinity is toxic.”

 

“You come to see a somatic psychologist and they are like a plumber."

 

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon