Have you ever found yourself running into “upper limits”? One of the interesting things about how our nervous systems are wired is that they are set up first and foremost to keep us safe. To our nervous systems and primitive parts of our brain, the “known” feels safe, while the unknown feels like a threat. …
In the process of somatic healing, one of the things we start off with is looking for “islands of safety.” When things have been tough for a while, it can become challenging to feel or find any kind of safety. If the nervous system has never actually learned how to settle and feel safe, then…
One of the things I’m passionate about is honoring uniqueness and differences in the ways our brains and bodies are wired. Many folk struggle with mindfulness practices, and assume that the struggle means they need to just try harder. While honoring the truth that mindfulness is a practice and a discipline, it’s also important to…
Ten Tips for dealing with neck and shoulder tension in a holistic and supportive way for your body & mind
My client, an entrepreneur with a business she adores, is a hard worker. Like many ambitious women, she thrives on serving her clients and doing excellent work. When she came for sessions in Somatic Experiencing (SE), she had several goals in mind. But as often happens, sometimes something unexpected will emerge. One of the basic…
Sometimes, being on a journey of healing can feel endless. I often work with folks who come into my practice after having already done years or decades of various healing practices. There is sometimes a feeling of “will it ever end?” For some, the healing journey has felt like a hamster wheel of practices, therapies,…
When the triggers and the stress storms hit, where do you go? Is there a safe place in your body that feels a bit less activated, a bit less stressed? Finding solace in our bodies- a space that’s less charged, an area that’s more calm, more peaceful- can help us to ground when the stress…
Healing from trauma is about coming back into your body. It’s about reclaiming your space, renewing your right to existence, returning to the heart of you. In our quest to heal, to live a spiritual, high-vibe, positively focused life, sometimes it’s tempting to push over the places that feel less good. “If I can just…
