learn and practice with me at these upcoming workshops & classes

March 14 - 10a-1p - Columbia Center Event Venue, Cincinnati, OH

Alright ya'll. I don't think I need to point out that times are stressful right now. There's a lot going on. And our bodies, our nervous systems, are feeling it.

Maybe you notice you are both wired and tired, feeling anxious and also exhausted. Perhaps you feel numb, overwhelmed, and even hopeless. Your body might even be showing new physical health symptoms or flaring up conditions as it works to process the load of stress chemicals. Maybe you know something needs to change, but you aren't sure where to start.

This 3 hour experience is an invitation to slow down and take a pause. This is a space to learn, discuss, practice, explore, and connect. This is an opening for feeling your way through.

Facilitated by Meagan Connley, Integrative Somatic Trauma Practitioner, we will explore:

-What 'somatics' means and key Somatic Experiencing frameworks that support resiliency from stress and trauma

-Polyvagal theory and how our bodies respond to stress

-Simple, everyday practices and principles for moving through stress and feeling more resourced

Managing stress isn't about pretending it doesn't exist. It isn't about 'just letting it go' or 'breathing it out.' Moving through stress means having skill and capacity to be present in your body, to notice what is here and what your body needs, to let discomfort teach you something and to remember what it means to feel safe enough, even for a moment. We will gently turn toward our reality, with supportive skills, so that we can feel embodied and empowered to navigate where we go from here.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Handouts will be shared, and you may also wish to bring a journal if you prefer for your own note taking and reflection. Dress comfortably and bring whatever helps you to feel supported.

If the price of this experience is prohibitive to your attendance, please reach out for scholarship options.

April 16 - May 21 - 7-8:30pm - Galia Collaborative, Cincinnati, OH

Immerse yourself in a 6-week series intentionally designed to safely explore your emotions, gain practical tools for nervous system regulation, emotional understanding, and somatic processing, and feel deeply supported in nurturing community. Through somatic exploration and experiencing, we invite you into greater connection, peace, and presence with yourself ~ feeling more integrated, whole, and embodied.

This is for female-identifying individuals who are curious to learn more about themselves and their bodies, who desire to learn ways for navigating a range of emotions, who seek to feel more present with life, and who yearn for community along the journey.

Through self reflection, group discussion, and somatic and ritual practices, we will explore themes like safety & presence, anger & fight, pleasure & desire, grief & disappointment, and joy & play. 

Early access pricing available until 3/16. Payment plans and supported scholarship pricing available.