When someone experiences overwhelming stress, the natural ability to flow between the calmness of everyday reality and the urgency of fight and flight becomes “stuck.” People can then experience constant anger or anxiety, even though there is no apparent reason for this, or have difficulty becoming motivated about anything and become depressed, although the reality of their lives has much to offer. Somatic Experiencing provides people with the ability to become more resilient, tapping into the healthy defense mechanisms that anger-fight and fear-flight are meant to be. A healthy autonomic nervous system then allows one to return to the calm clarity of everyday existence, restful sleep, and enjoyment in everyday activities, as well as healthy intimacy.
My coaching program is designed to help you rediscover your power, the power you can only know with a strong, resilient, well-regulated system. Like any personal training, for those of you who have worked out, strengthening the nervous system is no different than strengthening your quads and biceps, and building greater stamina to manage stress is no different than building up to that Ironman marathon one mile at a time. It requires a regular commitment, not only to come once a week for four weeks, but to do the exercises I specifically provide for your unique intentions between sessions. Once the initial coaching package is satisfied, you determine how you want to proceed.
For those who work better with an online course, either due to time or money constraints, or because you live far away, I’ve created a special course just for you. This course includes my most frequent exercises to become more embodied, and once embodied, exercises to engage and release the anxiety and shut-down you may find there.
When I work with my clients, I often make body work available, so that the body suffering from disregulation can more deeply experience where it holds tension and trauma. As well, the therapeutic use of touch is a powerful force for healing, assisting in the release of important neurotransmitters and the reduction of stress hormones that allow the mind to function more effectively.