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What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic Therapy is a holistic approach to healing that honors the deep connection between your mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in the understanding that our bodies hold wisdom, Somatic Therapy invites you to slow down, feel, and listen to the sensations within.
Burnout and the Radical Path of Non-Abandonment of Self
Burnout. Ooof…a bodily state that is so very primal, complex, nuanced, and human in its nature. Society often creates a lot of judgment, shame, and drama around burnout. For instance, one might feel like they aren’t “strong enough”. One may look at other co-workers, in the same situation that are thriving, and feel too sensitive, that something is inherently wrong with them, or that they should toughen up and be able to handle this. Burnout, in this instance, often gets blamed on the individual, leaving a residue of shame, blame and self judgment.
The Healing Lens of Somatics
In this Somatic Therapy Practice all emotions, all nervous system states, all feelings and mindsets, and most of all…all parts of you are welcome.
Jealousy and The Radical Path of Non-Abandonment of Self
Jealousy. Ooof…an emotion that is so very primal, complex, nuanced, and human in its nature. Society often creates a lot of judgment, shame, and drama around jealousy. For instance, the “jealous woman” has often been demonized as crazy, frivolous and gaslighted for her outrage of emotion. Jealousy, in this instance, often gets dismissed as this petty thing and shamed for its complex and confusing nature.
However, in truth, it takes an enormous amount of courage and vulnerability to talk about and get curious around Jealousy. At its core, jealousy actually reflects a very important set of needs and wishes. Jealousy is simply a response to life experiences. An adaptive strategy to the underlying need for safety, love, and connection. So today, I really want to start a conversation along those terms. For labeling someone as jealous is far too simplistic and stops further healing, connection, and clarity from transpiring.
How to Bring a Dysregulated Nervous System Back into Homeostasis
How to Bring a Dysregulated Nervous System Back into Homeostasis
Caring for Yourself in Challenging Times - The N.U.R.S.E. Resiliency Protocol
I have created a 5-step map, called the N.U.R.S.E. Resiliency Protocol, to guide you along this path of empowered awareness to re-tune your nervous system and re-write your story. More than understanding and insight, this 5-step map supports us in embodying new ways of being, aligned with a broader vision.
Somatic Flow Writing Practice - The “One Living at the Edge”
Hi and welcome to this Somatic Flow Writing Practice. Somatic Flow Writing is a practice to connect with our wisest Self. This wise Self is within each and every one of us and is also known as our true nature, higher self, or even Grace. The goal is for you to get curious about this version of you who is the natural leader of all the other parts that live inside.