Earn 1.5 CEUS!*
Kimberly Erickson, a holistic trauma coach and speaker, empowers individuals to heal from trauma and rewrite their stories using somatic awareness and parts work. With personal experience in adoption, developmental trauma, attachment trauma, burnout, and stress, she brings empathy and expertise to her coaching practice, Growing Harmony Within. Kimberly has achieved mastery level in Dr. Aimie Apigian's Biology of Trauma program, is training in Advanced Level Somatic Experiencing, and has completed training in Somatic Attachment Therapy, Somatic Parts Work, Internal Family Systems, and NeuroAffective Touch. Through one-on-one and group coaching, she guides clients on their healing journeys with powerful, trauma-informed tools and techniques.
Description
"Rewriting Your Story: Healing Trauma Through Somatic Awareness" is a transformative workshop designed for participants who seek to deepen their understanding of trauma healing and create a new narrative for their lives. Led by a holistic trauma coach with expertise in somatic experiencing, parts work, relational trauma repair, and the biology of trauma, this workshop offers a unique opportunity for participants to explore the profound impact of somatic awareness on the healing journey and the power of rewriting their stories.
Throughout the workshop, participants will engage in a series of experiential exercises and group discussions that align with the facilitator's core principles, including creating a safe and supportive environment, fostering a holistic perspective, and promoting ongoing learning and growth. The workshop begins with an introduction to the trauma-informed approach and its significance in building trust and psychological safety when working with clients and exploring personal narratives.
As the workshop progresses, participants will delve into the biology of trauma, learning about the nervous system's role in trauma responses, including sympathetic, parasympathetic, and dorsal vagal states. Through the use of sociometrics, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to recognize and work with these states in themselves and their clients, as well as how these states contribute to the stories they tell themselves.
Next, participants will be encouraged to identify areas in their work and personal lives where they feel stuck or overwhelmed by their current narratives. By acknowledging and validating these struggles, participants can cultivate greater self-awareness and empathy, enhancing their ability to support others through similar challenges and rewrite their own stories.
The heart of the workshop is about listening to your body's story, where participants will engage in a somatic and parts work exercise. This exercise will guide them in building awareness of their body's sensations and connecting with different parts of themselves, fostering a more compassionate and authentic relationship with themselves and others.
As the workshop draws to a close, participants will explore the importance of sustaining balance and growth in their personal and professional lives as they continue to rewrite their stories. The facilitator will emphasize the significance of ongoing practice and integration of the skills and insights gained during the workshop, providing resources and guidance for continued healing and growth beyond the workshop setting.
By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper understanding of the power of somatic awareness in rewriting their stories and cultivating more fulfilling lives. They will have gained the tools and insights needed to break free from old narratives and embrace a new, empowering story that aligns with their authentic selves.
Objectives:
1. Develop an understanding of the trauma-informed approach and its importance in creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for clients.
2. Learn to recognize and work with the nervous system's responses to trauma, including sympathetic, parasympathetic, and dorsal vagal states, to support clients in regulating their emotions and building resilience.
3. Engage in a somatic and parts work exercise to develop awareness of their body's sensations and connect with different parts of themselves, promoting a holistic perspective that addresses the mind, body, and spirit.
4. Gain tools and techniques for creating a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space for clients to explore their experiences, emotions, and challenges.
5. Discover the power of personal narrative in the healing process and learn how to support clients in identifying and rewriting limiting stories and beliefs that may be holding them back from personal growth and fulfillment.
*This CE activity offered by Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family is approved by the Minnesota Board of Social Work as an approved CE Provider (approval valid through July 25, 2026).
This CE activity is pending CE approval with Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
