Past:
Overcome Overwhelm: Learn to Regulate Your Nervous System
6-Wk Virtual Group
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DATES:
Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 PM starting July 10, 2024
July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, and August 14.
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Do you constantly feel on edge and unable to relax? Do you find yourself worrying excessively about future events or outcomes? You're not alone. Many people struggle with overwhelming thoughts and feelings that seem to hijack their daily living, making it difficult to find peace and clarity.
Imagine having tools to soothe your nervous system and restore balance in moments of stress. What if you could cultivate a deeper awareness of your body's signals and learn techniques that promote relaxation and resilience?
In this transformative 6-week journey, we invite you to explore practices such as somatic awareness, breathwork, Qi Gong, and mindfulness. These methods are designed to empower you, helping you reclaim control over your well-being.
Join us as we embark on a path towards greater calm, presence, and inner harmony. Together, let's equip ourselves with the tools to thrive in a fast-paced world while nurturing a profound connection between mind, body, and spirit.
Benefits:
• Enhance your ability to manage stress and anxiety.
• Develop practical skills for everyday calm and emotional balance.
• Build meaningful connections with fellow participants.
• Gain lifelong tools for maintaining mental and emotional health.
Format:
• Weekly 90-minute virtual sessions via a secure online platform.
• Interactive group discussions and experiential practice.
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Whether you are new to these practices or looking to deepen your existing skills, this group offers a supportive and nurturing environment to cultivate peace and resilience in your life. Join us on this journey to finding calm and achieving greater self-regulation.
OVERVIEW
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Week 1: Introduction to Somatic Awareness
Understanding the mind-body connection; introducing somatic awareness techniques
Guided body scan meditation
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Week 2: Introduction to Qi Gong
Qi Gong movements to cultivate energy flow, relaxation and balance.
Learn a simple Qi Gong flow for daily grounding and centering
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Week 3: Mindfulness in Daily Life
Learn how to incorporate mindfulness in your everyday life to cultivate a state of inner calm
Engage in guided meditations and mindful activities
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Week 4: Deepening Breathwork Practices
Harnessing the power of breath to regulate the nervous system.
Learn foundational breathwork exercises to reset the nervous system
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Week 5: Integration of Practices
Session Focus: Combining somatic awareness, breathwork, Qi Gong, and mindfulness for comprehensive nervous system regulation.
Personalized action planning for continued practice outside of sessions
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Week 6: Create Your Personalized Plan
Combine all learned techniques into a cohesive personal daily ritual
Create a personalized plan for continued self-regulation and calm
Group sharing of insights and personal growth
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ABOUT ANDREA:
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Andrea Fennewald is an Associate Clinical Social Worker earning her degree from Colombia University. Her approach to psychotherapy is holistic and compassionate. Sessions with Andrea are collaborative and integrative, focusing on the mind-body connection. She is deeply influenced by Attachment Theory, CBT, Relational, and Somatic Therapy practices. Andrea has experience working with many different clinical populations including those suffering from substance abuse and dual diagnosis. Some areas of focus include women's issues, racial identity, spirituality, grief, loss, and PTSD. Her approach can be described as gentle, grounding, and non-judgmental. In addition to traditional therapy, Andrea is trained in EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy.
