Workshops for Organizations

Mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, deeply influencing how we navigate stress, build resilience, and maintain balance in our lives. This 90-minute session explores the connection between mental and physical health, shedding light on how stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges can manifest in the body as physical symptoms like tension, fatigue, and chronic pain. Through the lens of somatic therapy, participants will gain an understanding of how mental health influences their physical state and learn practical, body-based tools to build a somatically informed mental health toolkit. This session empowers attendees to nurture their mental health as an essential foundation for living a thriving, balanced life.

Secondary trauma is an inevitable part of caring for others in high-stress environments, yet it often goes unacknowledged, leaving professionals vulnerable to burnout and emotional overwhelm. This 2-hour workshop combines insights from somatic therapy with the principles outlined in Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others to offer participants practical tools for navigating secondary trauma. Tailored for social justice advocates, educators, and medical professionals, this session explores the impact of trauma on the nervous system and provides body-based practices to release stress, build resilience, and maintain emotional balance. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to sustain their own well-being while continuing their vital work in supporting others.

This 2 hour session on Navigating Conflict at Work integrates practical conflict resolution strategies with the insights of somatic therapy. Participants will explore how the body responds to conflict, learning techniques to recognize and regulate stress for improved communication and emotional clarity. Through this mind-body approach, this session offers tools to navigate challenging conversations, manage emotions effectively, and foster authentic collaboration in professional settings.

Healthy boundaries are essential for thriving in the workplace, yet many professionals struggle to set and maintain them effectively. This 2-hour workshop takes a somatic approach to understanding and establishing boundaries, exploring how the body signals when limits are needed and how to respond with clarity and confidence. Participants will learn to identify personal and professional boundaries, communicate them assertively, and navigate challenges such as power dynamics or workplace conflict. Through a combination of somatic practices and practical tools, this session empowers individuals to create a more balanced, respectful, and sustainable work environment while preserving their well-being.