Somatic Foundations -
"Befriending the Body"
An entry level course to build gentle awareness with the body.
This 6 week course will teach you everything you need to know to build the foundation for Somatic Inquiry. Whether you are new to the practice or have previous experience this course will be beneficial for building or continuing your self discovery. Each session will include psychoeducation, somatic practice, including breathwork, and discussion. I combine decades of experience with somatic movement, breathwork, and inquiry with Buddhist Psychology and Parts work. This is a good foundation for anyone building a base for doing deeper trauma work.
Tuesdays May 12- June 16 4:30-6pm​
$299
Please Note: I also offer Somatic Foundations 1:1 which includes 6 x 90 minute private sessions. The cost is $600 + GST for all 6 sessions (Value of $720)
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Week 1: Somatic Tracking
In Week One we will:
-learn the "language" of the body
-explore a model/map of the felt experience
-begin the skill of "somatic tracking"
-essential skill of pendulation
Week 2: The Landscape of Safety
In Week Two we will:
-explore outer resources
-learn why grounding is so important and how to do it
-learn what the vestibular system, exteroception, and proprioception have to do with our ability to know we are safe and stable
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Week 3: The Nervous System
In Week 3 we will:
-explore Fight, Flight, Fawn, Freeze & Flop
-create a working model of your unique nervous system
-somatically experience shifting your nervous system
Week 4: The Vagus Nerve, Self Touch
In Week 4 we will:
-learn a movement sequence to tone the vagus nerve including self touch and breath
Week 5: Cultivating Compassion
In Week 5 we will:
-learn the importance of self compassion
-Work with protective and wounded parts
-learn the 4 "types" of kindness
Week 6: A Drop at a time
In Week 6 we will:
-learn the importance of small pieces
- Put everything together
Kerri Neild Relational Somatic Therapist
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT)
Registered in the Province of BC -ID 2403