In our sessions, I invite you to cozy up with a warm cup of tea, slow down, and reconnect with your inner self, building trust with the wisdom within you. From a place of gentleness and curiosity, my focus is to be courageous alongside you as we navigate the thoughts, feelings, and sensations that seem too big to carry alone. Because let's keep it real - being human is hard - and I believe that healing begins with the permission to embrace our messy, imperfect selves.

I am facilitating group movement workshops at my office, located within Being Human Club, in Calgary, AB, on Friday evenings from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. In keeping with providing accessible mental health services to the community, I have set this offering up on the honour system as a pay-what-you-can, with the recommended cost at $25. However, if finances are an obstacle to joining, please email me at lc.counsellingtherapy@gmail.com.

Each workshop will start with a brief introduction to the principles of trauma-informed yoga and an exploration of topics related to healing through the body. Topics explored will include mindfulness practices, practicing self-compassion, finding nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, creating safety within, emotional regulation techniques, facilitating choice and connection within your body, and tuning into the wisdom of your body.

Following that will be a 40-minute movement practice accommodating to all levels (yoga experience is not necessary and props will be provided). Trauma-sensitive yoga (TSY) has been utilized as a complementary treatment to talk therapy, to treat various mental health disorders, including PTSD and complex PTSD. The movements explored will incorporate somatic therapy exercises and restorative yoga postures aimed at facilitating opportunities for empowerment through choice, peacefulness within the pauses, and healing through connection to self.

We will close the workshop by cozying up with some tea and self-reflection through dedicated time for journaling and a closing circle (with optional sharing).