children and teens

Somatic work for kids age 5+

I believe kids are so resilient, and the language of the body can be more accessible for them. At a young age, there are things the nervous system needs that are in some ways very simple, and yet I know it isn’t always easy for children to communicate and for adults to hear and respond. Somatic work with children involves play, movement, art, expression, and words. We experientially process, practice, learn, and regulate.

Through this work, I also typically ask to have at least one session with parent(s)/ caregiver(s), and share education and practices with the adults supporting the child so the work can be integrated at home.

This might be for you and your child if:

  • The child has big feelings and the adult gets activated by those feelings and/or isn’t sure how to help move through and regulate the emotions and sensations

  • The child experiences times of feeling anxious and worries about things

  • The child is starting to have concerns about body image or other comparison of self to friends/peers

  • The child had a minor fall, accident, procedure, loss of pet, change of schools, or other life transition that may have disrupted their ability to find regulation in their system and be themselves

What the work is like:

  • Typically I will schedule 1 hour of time for meeting with the child, though we may only use 45 minutes

  • For the initial session, I generally ask the adult to come in with the child, sit with us in the beginning, do some introductions and grounding, and then once the child feels settled the adult can wait outside/in another room. For subsequent sessions, we monitor and check in to see what the child wants and needs for support.

  • To get started, please send an email using the link below to share about what you are noticing and experiencing with the child now, or schedule a complimentary consult

Investment: Currently offering this on a donation basis, suggested sliding scale of $75-$125 per session, and open to accepting something outside of that range for what is accessible to you