Welcome to your first somatic healing session! This session will combine grounding and centering practices to help you feel embodied and connect your proprioceptive awareness to interoception. By leveraging the wisdom of your body, mind, and emotions to foster healing and self-awareness, we will aim to foster healing and integration.

Intake form

To better understand your needs and goals, we will begin with an intake form. This form covers personal information, any physical or emotional concerns, and your objectives for somatic healing. This information will guide our sessions and help us tailor them to your unique needs.

Educational information

Before we begin, we'll provide you with educational resources on somatic healing. This will include an explanation of somatic awareness, the mind-body connection, and how this approach can benefit your overall well-being. We'll ensure you have a clear understanding of what to expect and how this practice can support your healing journey.

initial assessment

Our initial assessment is a crucial step in understanding your somatic awareness. We'll explore your capacity for sensory withdrawal (known as pratyahara in yogic practice), breath sensing, postural alignment, and various questions aimed at identifying your window of tolerance. This assessment helps us establish your current baseline of somatic awareness and informs our approach. We will also go over boundaries and consent during your initial assessment. These boundaries will be revisited each session to ensure we create a container that supports your healing journey.

initial Practice

We'll start with grounding techniques to foster a sense of safety and presence. This practice may include body scans to encourage a deeper connection with your physical self and breath sensing exercises to enhance your awareness of the breath as a bridge between mind and body. Additionally, we'll introduce resourcing activities to provide you with tools for self-regulation and emotional support.

Homework

Between sessions, your homework is to notice sensations in your body and observe if any thoughts or feelings arise in response. If you identify these mental and emotional cues, we encourage you to explore whether a judgment accompanies them. This self-awareness practice allows you to uncover the connections between your physical sensations, thoughts, emotions, and judgments.

Follow-up Sessions

During subsequent sessions, you'll have the opportunity to share your findings from your homework. This sharing informs our practices and helps us delve deeper into your baseline somatic awareness. Together, we'll work to integrate these discoveries into your healing journey and guide you toward greater well-being. Our goal is to empower you to explore the wisdom of your body, uncover patterns that may be holding you back, and facilitate your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We're committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where you can connect with your body, mind, and emotions, ultimately promoting holistic well-being and personal growth.