[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

may feel unsettled or distressed and not trust the therapeutic process. And
heightened distress can further drive SNS hyperarousal, essentially opposite to a
common therapeutic goal or intention.
Many studies show that the therapeutic value of MT increases when a
connection or rapport is established between client and therapist prior to
commencing with treatment. When working with traumatic scar tissue clients the
solidness of the established therapeutic relationship (e.g. rapport, safety and
trust) lays a foundation for the therapist to better navigate emotional or somatic
memory responses that may occur during treatment. The therapeutic relationship
is covered in greater detail in Chapter 8.