Embodied

An ongoing somatic therapy Group for Women healing from trauma

EMBODIED is for women who have been impacted by traumatic experiences of any kind and who want to learn to inhabit their bodies, their voices and vitality, in a way that feels safe, connected and alive. This somatic therapy group is a synthesis of trauma informed movement explorations, somatic & mindfulness based practices and creative/expressive practices to facilitate curiosity and self discovery. EMBODIED is designed to help women healing from trauma cultivate embodied presence and self awareness, empowered expression, ease and flow, healthy and compassionate responses to fear or shame, a sense of safety in and connection to their bodies, and to reclaim or rewrite their trauma narrative.

EMBODIED is equal parts deep dive & playful exploration, healing support group & self empowerment, grounded nervous system rewiring & spiritual expansion. In this group we will explore themes of presence, embodiment, self love & healing shame, empowerment, safety, bold expression, healthy self regulation, and more. EMBODIED is open to 8 participants who are able to commit to showing up every other week for 6 months. Every 6 months new members will be admitted if space is available.

SAfety, Ease, embodiment and Empowerment are your birthright!

Themes we will explore in Embodied Medicine:

  • Presence and awareness

  • Embodiment and connection to yourself and your body

  • Strength in vulnerability

  • Self love, healing shame, self acceptance

  • Safety in community and relationship

  • Grief and loss

  • Reclaiming and rewriting your trauma narrative

  • Living fully in the face of difficulty

  • Pleasure and desire and reconnecting with your aliveness

Explorations & Practices

  • Movement, or physical expression

  • Voice and vocalization

  • Sharing and connection with others

  • Writing journaling or poetry

  • Somatic Practices

  • Mindfulness based embodiment practices

  • Meditation

  • Somatic nervous system regulation practices

  • Nature connection

  • Every other Monday 5-7 pm, starting in August (or when there are at least 6 people signed up)

  • Option 1:1 in person somatic embodiment session

  • Possible daylong retreat

  • My office in Fairhaven and rural location for daylong retreat

  • $75 per session

Logistics

What to bring to each session:

  • Wear comfortable clothing
  • Altar items representing your healing journey and healing aspirations
  • A stufFED ANIMAL or comfort item. 
  • Art supplies if you wish
  • Blankets, mats, cushions, backjacks for comfort sitting on the floor
  • A journal and pen

“The secret to thriving is the knowledge that we are never simply victims of our bodies. It’s very reassuring to know that we all have within us the ability to heal from anything and go on to live joy-filled lives.”
― Christiane Northrup

Embodied is for women healing from any of the following kinds of trauma: 

  • Sexual trauma
  • Traumatic Brain injuries
  • medical or surgical trauma
  • spousal abuse
  • elder abuse
  • Emotional or verbal abuse
  • Harrassment
  • or any other personally traumatic experience
  • Physical accidents or injuries
  • Dysfunctional or alcoholic families
  • Addiction
  • Adverse childhood experiences
  • neglect
  • childhood abuse
  • chronic or terminal illness
  • death and loss of loved ones

Meet your facilitator…

Nichole Proffitt

NICHOLE is a SOMATIC EXPERIENCING PRACTITIONER, CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS FACILITATOR, DANCE/MOVEMENT TEACHER and WORKS WITH WOMEN OFFERING MINDFULNESS BASED AND TRAUMA INFORMED SOMATIC COUNSELING AND COACHING, and HAS BEEN FACILITATING WOMEN’S GROUPS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. NICHOLE HAS BEEN STUDYING MEDITATION SINCE HER EARLY 20’S (OVER 20 YEARS) AND TEACHING MINDFULNESS FOR over A DECADE. SHE HAS TRAVELED THE WORLD STUDYING MEDITATION IN VARIOUS TRADITIONS, AND HAS BEEN A STUDENT OF DIFFERENT EARTH BASED WISDOM TRADITIONS THROUGHOUT HER ADULTHOOD. SHE IS AN AVID CAMPER, BACKPACKER, DANCER, AND LOVER OF ALL THINGS WILD AND FREE. 
Having navigated her own experiences of physical and emotional trauma, grief and loss, injury and illness, and the general joys and sorrows of being human, ultimately leading her to a more rich and engaged experience of life, Nichole is inspired to support others on their paths toward  healing and awakening, and draws from the wisdom
of many teachers and mentors who have supported her on her own journey. In her practice as a student and teacher, she is inspired to ask deeper questions and always, at all costs, be open to deeper answers.