This class offers some techniques for a foundation of safety, care and capacity for being with, living through, our personal troubles. This is information and practice, but not diagnosis or therapy. It is my intention to pass on some of the things I have found in my journey that I believe will support others on their journeys. It is my hope that it supports you as an adjunct to therapy, or as an exploration of what works for you as you find your way to healing.
This class can be taken individually or in small groups. I customize it to suit your needs and the things you relate to. You take it at your own pace. I expect it to take 3-6 individual classes to go through all of the material.
Structure of the individual classes
- Classes will be approximately 90 minutes depending on available energy and engagement.
- There will be some amount of tracking progress to aid integration, celebrate you, and evaluate the class. NO GRADES! 😀
- There will be an opening sequence for each class to set the space, our attention, and our connection.
- We will progress through “modules” that include information, practice, and light “homework.”
- The content is a combination of science, spirituality, and my personal experience.
- We will go through however many modules we have time and energy for in each class. Even less than a whole module sometimes.
- We will review what we went over the last class to bring it back to present awareness, go over questions, and track progress.
- Modules are a bit fluid, going in and out of them as needed, and they have some amount of crossover.
- There may be referrals to “additional reading” if applicable without overwhelming you.
- There may be referrals to other practitioners for specific techniques beyond my competency.
- There will be time for questions, requests, and feedback.
- You can take notes and/or I can email you info depending on your needs.
- At the end of each class, we will have a completion sequence to close the space and release our attention.
Module 1: Basic techniques for safe space and calming.
- Identifying safe places and people
- Creating an inner safe place and practicing going there.
- Safe words, safe motions, and safe objects.
- Nervous system calming techniques.
- Thought calming techniques.
- Body calming techniques.
- What is a trigger and how to notice when you’re triggered.
- About learning to apply the techniques when triggered.
- About learning to apply the techniques when approaching a trigger.
Module 2: Holding yourself through troubles, turmoil and triggers
- Relating with yourself
- Boundaries around sensitive topics and activities
- Grounding, centering and connecting
- Functional distractions
- The essential importance of having Fun
- The essential importance of Grieving
- Relating with other people
- Reaching out and receiving support
Module 3: Capacity building
- Titration and pendulation
- Staying present
- Nervous system regulation
- Noticing and celebrating progress
- Stabilization and Integration
- A variety of practices to choose from
Moving through the classes
- I suggest at least 3 classes to receive some foundational material and skills.
- You are at choice for how many classes, and when. I suggest once or twice a week. Longer than 10 days between classes can hinder integration, but do what suits your circumstances.
- If there is material you don’t want to get into, you are at choice to pass on it.
- Brief calls between classes to connect and practice are highly recommended.
- Questions by text, call or email are welcome.
- You can’t “get it wrong:” you’re learning. No pressure or timestamp.
An optional follow up class, Part 2, will cover:
- Examining Triggers, Blocks and Patterns
- Overview of treatments and modalities
- Integration and Feedback
- Being in the Transformation
Cost: Sliding scale of $50-$100 per 90 minute session, inclusive of calls and questions between sessions. Your choice of dates. Afternoons and evenings, weekdays and weekends. This is available online or in person in Ferndale, WA.
Blessings on your journey ~
Aravel
Transformation Doula
360-328-1193
aravel@thinningtheveil.info