Clinical Trial Investigates Somatic Psychoeducational Intervention's Impact on Health, Wellness, and Oxytocinergic System Regulation

Many individuals seek holistic approaches to improve their overall health and wellness, often struggling with stress, emotional dysregulation, and suboptimal coping mechanisms. Traditional interventions sometimes overlook the profound connection between mind and body, leaving gaps in comprehensive care. Somatic psychoeducational interventions aim to bridge this gap by integrating bodily awareness with psychological education, potentially enhancing self-regulation and resilience. This study specifically seeks to understand the underlying mechanisms, including the oxytocinergic system, through which such interventions might exert their beneficial effects.

This clinical trial is designed to explore the benefits and mechanisms of a Somatic Psychoeducational Intervention. Participants will complete online pre-assessment measures on emotional and work health, then listen to 15-minutes of calming music, providing pre- and post-music salivary samples. The intervention involves 4 hours of instruction, delivered as 1-hour classes over four weeks. Participants will be randomized into Intervention Group A (in-person) or Intervention Group B (virtual). Assessments, including online measures and saliva sample collection, will occur pre-intervention, post-intervention, 1-week post-intervention, and 1-month post-intervention to track changes in mindfulness, coping behaviors, emotional, physical, and work health, and autonomic reactivity.