From Within
Self-regulation Workshop for those who want to live their life from within.
Through this Workshop you will learn everything you need to know about self-regulation practices.
You will understand your nervous system better and learn the basics of Somatic Experiencing, Trauma, Nervous System, Resources, Self-regulation and Co–regulation, and so much more so you can navigate your life from your lighter and grounded self.
For a very long time, I thought the infinity of morning practices would help me deal with the morning anxiety and the overwhelming emotions and sensations.
When I began to learn about the nervous system I understood that I was actually overwhelming my system with information, which would leave me even more overwhelmed and anxious.
Then, I started to simplify my life according to my nervous system state, and began to learn deeply about self-regulation practices and understand the science behind them and how they impact our physiology.
Once I implemented these practices, my morning anxiety was gone and certain emotions and sensation suddenly became manageable.
I understood the importance of simple regulating practices for my overall health.
And today I want to share them with you.
Nowadays I feel the benefits of self-regulation practices not only in my body, but also in my 1:1 sessions. I notice that amongst my clients the ones that have a more profound transformation are the ones that are committed to their resources and engage in self-regulation practices frequently.
Therefore, I decided to create a workshop focused on self-regulation.
Here's what's included:
🌹 2h Self-regulation workshop (online or in person) in an intimate setting.
🌹 Space and time with practices to connect with your body and understand how your nervous system works.
🌹 Safe place of confidentiality.
🌹 Theoretical explanation followed by practice.
🌹 Somatic practices that can be used in your daily life.
🌹 Space to clarify any questions you might have regarding your nervous system and body.
🌹 Books and resources recommendations to deepen your understanding of the topics mentioned in the workshop.
🌹 Space for Q&A .
🌹 The video recording and slides of the workshop.
Workshop Plan
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Part I - Theory
Brief explanation of: Somatic Experience, Trauma and how it is renegotiated; stabilization vs. renegotiation of trauma; the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system and their signals; window of tolerance, resources: external vs. internal and self-regulation vs. co-regulation.
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Part II - Practice
10 Self-regulation Techniques.
Investment
44€
This is for you if:
✔️ You want to learn more about your nervous system and your body.
✔️ You want to learn how to deal with stress and overwhelming sensations or emotions.
✔️ You want to understand the states of anxiety.
✔️ You want to understand how trauma can impact a body.
✔️ You want to learn more about your sensations and emotions.
✔️ You want to invest in yourself and your relationship with your body.
✔️ You see your body as a healing portal.
✔️ You want to reconnect with what makes you happy and grounded.
This isn’t for you if:
✗ You think that trauma is a mental event.
✗ The phrase "the body has its time and it is necessary to respect it" does not make sense to you.
✗You believe that trauma is just something mental.
✗The phrase “the body has its time and you have to respect it” doesn't make sense to you.
✗You don't believe that the body keeps memories and has its own wisdom.
✗You prefer purely rational approaches and have no interest in bodily or felt practices.
✗You don't feel available to create a space of presence, listening and caring for yourself.
✗You expect someone else to “sort it out” for you, without being actively involved in your healing process.
Investment
44€
My name is Débora. I am a Somatic Therapist & Educator.
After years struggling with health issues, such as arthritis, chronic pain, depression, anxiety and many more issues that prevented me from living a healthy life, I decided to search for my own answers. I started studying a different range of modalities in search of answers.
When I encountered Somatic Experiencing I finally understood that the key for health was in the body, resolving my past traumas, in the capacity of feeling safe and connecting with my resources.
My mission is to guide you on the journey of reconnection with your own body, through nervous system regulation and trauma renegotiation, so you can finally feel free to live your dream life!
Investment
44€
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is Trauma?
Trauma is not just what happened to you, but how your body reacted to that situation. Sometimes, even when a lot of time has passed, the body still feels as if it's still in danger, getting stuck in the survival responses (fight, flight and freeze) - and this affects how we feel on a daily basis.
Trauma is the body's natural response to something that has been too much, too fast or for too long.
Each person reacts differently, so the trauma is not in the event itself, but in the impact it has had within us.
As Dr. Peter Levine says:
"Trauma is, in essence, a loss of connection - with ourselves, with our bodies, with others and with the world. This disconnection happens slowly and often we don't even notice it."
It's important to know that there are two main types of trauma:
a. Shock Trauma: This is linked to sudden and intense events, such as accidents, surgery, violence or life-threatening situations. The body has not had time to process what has happened, and the energy of the moment is “frozen” in the nervous system.
b. Developmental Trauma: This is the result of repeated experiences in childhood, such as emotional neglect, abuse (verbal, physical or emotional), manipulation or the absence of a secure bond with a caregiver. Even if the events were not extreme, the continuous and accumulated impact can leave deep scars.
2.What does Regulation and Self-regulation mean?
Regulation is a term used to describe our ability to manage our emotional state, to calm ourselves down during times of heightened emotional intensity - when we become anxious, deeply sad, angry or frustrated. We can do this on our own (self-regulation) or with the help of other people, animals or even nature (co-regulation).
Self-regulation is a learned process, which we integrate into our own lives through observing others and through the stages of attachment with our first caregivers, and it is something that can be learned at any stage of our lives.
3. Where do the workshops take place?
The online workshop takes place via zoom, and the in person workshop takes place in São Luis, Portugal.