Trauma causes our bodies to not calm down after experiencing a threat, resulting in a stuck state of heightened arousal and vigilance often called anxiety. The other side of this is a state of shutdown, which presents as depression.

Additional information: Learning to manage the activations in your body when you register danger is a key element in learning how to regulate emotionally. Mindfulness, breathework, & meditation are great resources but if your body has been in a chronic state of arousal (chronic stress) they might not work.

This workshop explains what is anxiety, how to identify it, the fight/flight/freeze response as survival responses, developing body awareness, somatic interventions to regulate the nervous system, and a detailed demonstration of the coping tools. The workbook teaches you how to begin finding safety and understanding your body so that you can develop the body awareness you need to begin regulating your nervous system.

The workbook goes over the symptoms of dysregulation. Understanding the importance of body sensations and how to identify them. How to process emotions. How to release stress. And how to begin finding safety.

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1h 21m workshop recording | Workbook included | $49

Shame is the feeling that a person is, at their core, bad or wrong. A person might feel shame for no reason at all, or long after they have made amends for a misdeed.

Shame can lead to a host of mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety. It may also make it difficult to get close to others. Some people are so paralyzed by shame that they are unable to be productive at work or school.

Numerous studies have linked shame to suicidal thoughts and gestures. This may be because shame cuts deeply to a person’s core. People overwhelmed by feelings of shame may feel unable to solve their problems or unworthy of a better life. They may believe treatment won't help. The social stigma surrounding mental health issues, and especially surrounding suicidal thoughts, can compound these feelings. This can deter a person from seeking help.

In this workshop, you will learn how compassion helps with the feeling of shame and how to begin building compassion. You will have a better understanding of your feelings and why you feel the way to do. The 1-hour recording will explore exercises and tools that will help you begin your healing journey. In addition, you receive a workbook that further explains shame and several exercises to do on your own or with your therapist.

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1h 4m recording | Workbook Included | $49