Body-based care for transitional times
Somatic:
of, relating to, or affecting the body; also an umbrella term for therapeutic modalities that focus on (re)connecting with the body
Doula:
a person who provides non-medical care (physical, emotional, logistical, educational) through a significant life experience
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2026
Somatic boundaries workshop
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2026
Mini zine making workshop
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2025
Group TRE at Sukha Somatics
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2025
Print & Resist Zine Festival
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2024
Tension Release Session
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2024
Doula support
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2024
Doula support in the PACU
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2024
Zines on display
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2023
Zines at James Wartous Gallery
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2023
Mini zine making workshop
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2022
Doula support
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2022
Communication Winter Market
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2021
Doula support
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2021
Planned Parenthood NY workshop
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2019
Pad making workshop
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2019
Cycle workshop at UW-Madison
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2019
Pad making workshop at UW-Madison
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2017
Cycle workshop in Bloomington, IN
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2017
DreamBank workshop
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2016
Cycle workshop at UW-Madison
Is somatic support like talk therapy?
Nope! Somatic support uses a different toolkit than psychotherapy: we focus our attention on the information coming from the the body (sensations, images, behaviors) and the state of the present moment nervous system—which doesn’t include diagnosing or advice from a mental health perspective. People who tend to be a good fit are often interested in (re)connecting with their physical body and want support specifically around that. As a somatic practitioner I offer a space where people can practice listening to their unique body with compassion & patience and explore different tools for bringing those listening skills into everyday moments.
Is working with a doula like having a midwife?
Nope! Doula support includes emotional, physical, mental, informational, logistical, and / or spiritual support—which doesn’t include medical-related care or advice from a medical perspective. Doula clients often appreciate having a support person who is dedicated solely to their emotional wellbeing during birth, death, or other health-related experiences (surgeries, procedures, appointments, etc.) and who can be with them before / during / after in a way that a nurse or doctor simply can’t. As a doula I help create care plans, ask questions, find resources, and help people to feel witnessed and cared for while interacting with a fast-paced medical system.
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