In this 2-workshop you'll learn a range of safe embodiment practices to bring your client's body back into the window of tolerance to support connection, grounding and relationship. Trauma disconnects us from our body, it severs the link between mind and body, body and soul. It prevents us from being in the flow of life, being curious and being mindful. You'll will learn simple exercises that you can share with your clients for self soothing and regulation.

This workshop will take you on a journey through vagus nerve where Kate will share with you a range of somatic resources that are safe and simple to do that will regulate the nervous system, deescalate arousal and sooth emotions. These somatic exercises support phase 1 of trauma treatment which focuses on safety and stabilisation.

You'll also learn how psychological and emotional patterns become ingrained in the body, shaping the body in such a way that perpetuates these patterns. You'll learn simple and accessible tools to support integration and release.

Most of these exercises are carried out seated but with some you'll be invited to stand (and variations will be given for those you prefer or need to sit)

This 2-hour workshop will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.

This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our camera and microphones to interact with each other as a group.

To support practitioners in this time of extraordinary circumstances we are offering access to this group for a self-select fee.

The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.

All the colleagues at ONLINEVENTS and the presenters we collaborate with are committed to working in a manner consistent with the BACP Ethical Framework, which can be accessed on the link below. When registering for this event you are agreeing to be present and interact in a manner that is consistent with this Framework.

https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/

Kate Williams

Kate is a Counsellor, supervisor, breathwork coach and yoga teaching with over 20 years working in the field of body work and 12 years as a counsellor.

She currently work within the NHS IAPT programme as well as running a busy private practice and enjoys teaching yoga and breathwork in my spare time.

She has a keen interest in the impact trauma can have on the nervous system, mind and body and have undergone extensive training in trauma. With this in mind, and her training as a breathwork coach, she has developed a more trauma-informed & embodied way of working to support others to better inhabit their bodies, self soothe and regulate their feelings and in doing so feel more grounded and connected.

Kate runs embodiment whole day workshop and a L2 Breathwork coaching Award.

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