Participants will engage in somatic movement to access emotions and use art materials for further exploration and integration. This workshop will be led collaboratively by Michelle Warren of Somalchemy and Dr. Emily Nolan. Somatic movement is mindful of bodily sensations and connections to internal feelings. Participants will have a variety of art materials available to connect to their bodily experiences and freedom to creatively explore them in new ways.

Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented modality that helps heal trauma and other stress disorders. Developed by Peter Levine, Ph.D., it is the result of the multidisciplinary study of stress physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics, with more than 45 years of successful application.

-all ability levels welcome

-no prior experience with somatic movement or art making necessary

-wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and socks.

-art supplies will be provided, but if there is something specific you would like to work with, feel free to bring your own materials.

The first part of the workshop will be held in the yoga studio on the basement level of the Tannery building after which the group will head upstairs to Bloom’s studio for art making.

The cost of this workshop is $60 per person. Space is limited, please register here!

To make this accessible, Bloom is offering two scholarships with a reduced fee. Please email officemanager@bloomtherapies.com to check availability.

We look forward to sharing this experience with you!