Somatic perspective in internal psychodrama: mechanism of action

Abstract

The body is our first memory archive, and it is through the body that we access and process our traumatic experiences. Internal psychodrama interventions in Khouri’s model demonstrate significant effectiveness in treating trauma. Its careful management, anchored in attention to bodily sensorial perceptions, makes it easier to approach traumatic memories in a progressive and safe way, minimizing the risk of re-traumatization. This article presents a new methodological contribution to the model and supports integrative work with other somatic therapy techniques. This methodology, by allowing a gradual immersion in traumatic experiences, provides a therapeutic space where emotions can be explored and processed safely.