Staying Steady
& Finding Goodness in Uncertain Times
Online Group
During trying times people try many things. Some of us try to maintain a positive attitude yet spin out whenever we hear a scrap of news. Some of us try to wait it out, hope it gets better, or ignore “what you can’t do anything about” (which ultimately feels crappy because it requires numbing out). Some people throw themselves into action and find themselves burnt out or overwhelmed. Some of us try to “find balance” by flip-flopping between numb and overwhelmed (also tiring!). Still… there is a way to honor this life even during difficult times.
This group is for people wanting connection in community to help stay steady, sane, and heart-centered.
Staying Steady & Finding Goodness in Uncertain Times
Online Group:
Stay connected with your heart and integrity rather than losing yourself in anxiety or numbed out activity
Enjoy being in a Compassionate Body Dialogue rather than arguing with your inner critic about what’s important to you in your life
Stay steady, grounded, and nourished amidst all of the unpredictability of political, personal, and family news
Access your body’s own innate wisdom for vitality, healing, connection, resiliency and yes, even joy
Come away with a toolkit for steadiness that you can make use of in any uncertain times
How’s this Group work?
You’ll learn hands-on skills for emotional self-care. You’ll gain enough understanding of the human nervous system to help yourself move from stress to regulation. Together we'll practice techniques to access your body's innate capacity to integrate and move through highs and lows. You’ll explore guided body-mindfulness practices, gentle movement, talking, journaling and/or art. You'll leave each session with simple mind-body healing knowledge that restores and settles.
What’s the difference between the in-person and online version of this group?
Online we’ll take advantage of the versatility of virtual meetings. I’ll focus a little more explicitly on offering psycho-psysiological education, so there will be slides and handouts to learn from. You will get to have embodied experiences of a variety of tools for settling your nervous system, supporting difficult emotions, and opening to more resilience, all within the container of the place where you call in from. While the group includes some facilitated interaction of sharing and learning together in the group, the personal space of Zoom calls sometimes allows people to more easily access their individual responses.
In-person we’ll take advantage of the versatility of meeting live together. In-person groups are more interactive with more facilitated opportunities for sharing amongst group members.
In short, they’re both great options! If you’re far away, or if being in-person is overstimulating to you when you’re learning new things, online is a good option. If you’re close enough to come in-person and the more direct connection is calling you, please check out the in-person options.
Staying Steady & Finding Goodness
Participants say:
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"I'm encouraged that something so simple makes a difference. I'm walking away with tools that I can actually use on a daily basis! Also, I liked meeting and learning along with everybody."
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"What a relief to feel my heart, to connect with myself again. What a relief to have this personal healing in a group, where I didn't feel judged."
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"Wow. The benefit I get from this group far outweighs the time each week. This has been so very helpful for keeping myself grounded and present. Thank you."
Staying Steady & Finding Goodness in Uncertain Times
New Online Group Begins in February!
Wednesdays 3-4pm
Feb 11, 18, 25, March 11, 18, 25
ONLINE Groups are limited to 6-8 participants
Affordably priced: $270 EARLYBIRD $230
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I decide if group work is a good fit for me?
This group is a good fit if you read the description above and thought, yes I need this :-)
Group work is a good fit for many people because you learn from your own experience and from others. We need safe spaces during difficult times. Participants have described Amy’s group spaces as nourishing and healing. By sharing, witnessing, and being seen and heard in a group, you can grow stronger connections internally with yourself, as well as relationally with others.
How do I know if I need individual sessions rather than group work?
If you’re in crisis, or if the idea of being in a group is overwhelming to you, individual sessions might be a better fit. In individual sessions, you can work with me on specific situations, past traumas, and current challenges. Also, there are times that a combination of group work and individual sessions is perfect.
If I need to miss one, are sessions recorded?
Yes! Sessions are recorded and provided only for those who are registered for the group (in order to honor confidentiality). You will also be able to refer to recordings for guided experiences to settle your nervous system and have support with emotional embodiment.
Are you going to offer this in-person soon?
Yes! Contact me if you want to be on the early notice list for that group.
Have other questions or not sure if this is a good fit?
Contact me directly! I’m happy to help you sort it out and get the help you need.
I’m a Somatic Experiencing professional, is this offering for me?
You are welcome in this group for your own personal growth! If you’re looking for professional guidance or sessions towards your SEP certificate, please check out my Group Case Consultations, or my 4-month program Getting Going with Somatics in Groups: Guidance for Somatic Professionals, or contact me for personal sessions or individual consults.
Your Facilitator
Hi there! I’m Amy Shoko Brown, a trauma resolution specialist and healing movement instructor with over 35 years of training deeply rooted in compassionate mindfulness and creative process. I help people struggling with health or trauma issues who want relief, strength and resilience so they can be their best selves. In private practice, I offer the modalities of Somatic Experiencing, Integral Somatic Psychology, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, mindfulness and QiGong to support healing and transformation.