SEMANA DE LA CIENCIA 2025. 1. Taller: Cuerpo y Estrés, recursos para la vida cotidiana.

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The value of this workshop lies in its practical, experiential approach. It provides concrete, easy-to-follow exercises that participants can immediately apply to regulate stress. The argumentation is based on established somatic psychology principles, such as the window of tolerance and the role of the autonomic nervous system. The presenters explain the rationale behind each technique, linking them to physiological responses (e.g., prolonged exhalation promotes calm). However, the presentation lacks empirical evidence or references to scientific studies, relying instead on anecdotal experience and clinical practice. The argumentation is coherent and accessible, but not deeply rigorous from a research perspective.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The scientific rigor is moderate. The presenters are qualified professionals, and the techniques mentioned (Somatic Experiencing, sensorimotor psychotherapy, Havening) are recognized in the field. However, no specific sources are cited during the talk, and the description only mentions the working group. The title accurately reflects the content, and the workshop stays on topic. The practical nature is a strength, but the lack of citations limits its scientific depth.

The title accurately reflects the content: a workshop on body and stress, offering practical resources for daily life.

7/10

The workshop is led by two licensed psychologists with relevant experience in trauma and body-based approaches. The content is grounded in established somatic therapies (Somatic Experiencing, sensorimotor psychotherapy), but no empirical data or citations are provided during the talk. The practical exercises are clearly explained and consistent with the theoretical framework.

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• 02:00Introduction by Laura Greenstein, coordinator of the Body Approach group, presenting the workshop and the speakers.
• 05:00Mónica Menor introduces the concept of stress, distinguishing positive and negative stress, and its effects on the body.
• 10:00Guided body scan exercise: participants observe breathing, heart rate, stomach, and extremities.
• 15:00Lorena Aguirre explains the window of tolerance, hyperarousal, and hypoarousal states.
• 20:00Activation exercise: bouncing and jumping to increase energy, followed by a 4-7-8 breathing technique to calm down.
• 25:00Group wave exercise and self-hugging technique to promote safety and regulation.
• 30:00Havening technique demonstration: self-touch on arms and face to activate calming responses.
• 35:00Hypoactivation exercise: collapsing posture to experience low energy, then slowly rising to regain strength.
• 40:00Tapping and self-massage to awaken the body and increase energy levels.
• 45:00Closing discussion on integrating these tools into daily life and final reflections.

• Colegio Oficial de la Psicología de Madrid — Organizing institution of the workshop.

• Somatic Experiencing — The workshop explicitly mentions Somatic Experiencing as a foundational technique.