Refuge For Healing
online somatic practices for befriending yourself
and feeling at home in your body
Are you tired of the continuous messages that you aren’t enough?
Are you sick of the relentless advertisements and cultural standards that tell you all the ways you don’t measure up?
And then there are the constant implications that the opposite is true: you’re too much.
And if that’s not bad enough, the never-ending stream of criticism has programmed your own brain to believe these things are valid, at least on some level.
You hear them constantly echo in your own thoughts.
You have trouble looking at yourself without some feelings of shame.
Self-doubt and imposter syndrome makes you feel stuck.
Self-confidence feels forced and inauthentic.
All these messages make it pretty hard for us to like ourselves.
I want to offer something better.
If you'll let me, I can guide you and provide the tools that will empower you to leave behind many of those old messages.
You can learn to befriend yourself:
While grieving
During transitions
In crises
While aging
During deconstruction of old beliefs
Befriend:
Your body
Your emotions
Your inner voices
Your creativity
Your spirituality
And so much more!
Please check out the Journey to Self-Acceptance six-month membership
and other offerings.
Please book a free 30 minute consultation if you'd
like to discover if my services would be a good fit
for you. I'm all about alignment;
there will be no pressure, I promise!
I wouldn't even know how to
do a sales pitch, that's not what I'm about.
Can you relate to this?
When we learn to be kinder to ourselves
we can begin to feel safe and at home in our bodies.
"The retreat was as refreshing as a glass of lemonade on a summer evening. I personally walked away with peace I had not felt in years. My heart and mind calm and there shone a bit of self love I hadn’t seen since childhood."
Athena W. Colorado
This practice is:
Holistic - Takes the whole person into account. Body, mind, heart, spirit, as well as external parts of your being such as social factors.
Integrative - I draw from many different modalities for the techniques used. And the goal is for your body to integrate the techniques and healing, making them a part of your wholeness. I also don't claim to be able to solve all of your problems. Many clients may need to see other healthcare providers in addition to this work. I have a network of professionals I can refer clients to as needed. Having an integrated team is the best approach for some.
Somatic - This is Latin for "of the body." In this practice it refers to the way the body remembers and stores emotions and trauma (among other things) and the way those affect our physical health. For a simple example think about how some people get physically ill before giving a speech or performing before an audience. In that case the "illness" usually resolves quickly, but in other cases the physical symptoms can last years.
Disclaimer: You may have heard of Somatic Therapy. That is when somatic practices are used in a psychotherapy setting. I am not a therapist or counselor. I will not be offering psychotherapy.
What to Expect
You will find a safe space where everything will be held in confidence within the confines of the law.
We will discover what problem you wish to address and then together we will create a plan that feels right for you. We may incorporate any of the following trauma-informed modalities to help you heal.
Or you may attend one of my online workshops which will be focused on a specific area of befriendment.
Somatic Practices: Trying different techniques that help move stuck emotions, stress, and trauma out of the body. This might include breathwork, energy work, meditation, visualization, movement, yoga, somatic touch, and more. This will be done in partnership with you so that you can choose the techniques that feel comfortable and appropriate to you.
Coaching: We can't feel at home in our bodies when we are unkind to ourselves. You can learn how to accept and appreciate yourself. We will work at changing critical thoughts to kind thoughts and teach the body that it is safe.
Creative Expression: We may draw circles and messy lines, or make a collage with pieces from a magazine. We may use markers or colored pencils to try to capture an idea or a feeling.
Grief Support: A refuge from your day-to-day where you can express grief and find support while processing through it.
Spiritual Direction: We can talk about your spirituality, whatever that may be, and how it can be part of your wellbeing.
LGBTQIA2+ Support: Discussing how your identity and orientation are feeling in your body in a culture that doesn't always feel safe.
About Kay
Through life's twists and turns Kay has come to understand how it feels when things don't go as expected. She can hold empathetic, trauma-informed space for others who are experiencing unexpected changes, whether joyful or difficult.
Her goal is to offer a place where everyone feels safe, seen, heard, and accepted.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Certified Integrative Somatic Practitioner
LGBTQ+ Coach
Certificate in Spiritual Direction
Grief Coach
Self-love Coach
Artist
Writer
"You won't find a safer place to do personal work. Kay is accessible and kind and genuinely interested in helping clients experience positive change." Susan P. Alberta, Canada
Pricing
There are never any hidden charges, and no contracts or obligations for Individual Appointments. You can meet with me as many times as feels beneficial.
Package pricing does anticipate that you will attend the number of sessions included in the package. There will be no refund for sessions dropped, but there is flexibility in scheduling should an emergency arise.
30 minute consultation - free
Individual Appointment via Zoom - $110 for 60 minute session
Package of 5 sessions - $522
Package of 10 sessions - $1,023
Groups - $20 per person
Workshops and Membership prices will vary.
I have a limited number of sliding scale appointment available. Contact me for information.
Go to the Online Self-acceptance Workshops Page for more information about our current membership program and to the Book Online Page to schedule for a one-on-one appointment or to register for the membership program.
I look forward to working with you to help you feel at home in your body!
