Orienting in Somatic Experiencing

We practice Orienting in Somatic Experiencing because it is a tool for settling the nervous system and a crucial survival skill- where am I right now? What is actually happening around me? Do I need to respond? With those questions answered, our animal bodies can either respond or relax. Sometimes our bodies get stuck or…

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Grief

“The work of the mature person is to carry grief in one hand and gratitude in the other and to be stretched large by them. How much sorrow can I hold? That’s how much gratitude I can give. If I carry only grief, I’ll bend toward cynicism and despair. If I have only gratitude, I’ll…

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Somatic Experiencing

Reclaim innate health and increase resilience with Somatic Experiencing (S.E.)— a practice that builds awareness and agency from the inside out. Our bodies have a natural, rhythmic arousal/completion cycle in response to the normal stresses and joys of everyday life. When we are able to ride waves of excitement and relaxation without resistance we maintain…

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