The first Collective Workshop of 2025 took place on January 22, 2025.  For our Collective Wisdom Series our guest was Elaine Gallas, LPC. a mental health therapist, trained in Embodied Holistic Healing and Somatic Embodiment and Psychotherapy.  In this experiential workshop, participants explored the intersection of mindfulness and somatic embodiment practices to enhance emotional regulation, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a sense of inner calm. Through guided exercises and body-centered mindfulness practices, they learned how to integrate simple somatic practices for daily life to foster balance and well-being.

This workshop was a great way to start the new year off so participants can manage the ever growing stress and pressures that we find ourselves in in this ever changing world of ours. We hope you enjoy the full workshop recording, as well as other resources provided by Elaine.

Somatic Embodiment and Mindfulness handout   Somatic Embodiment and Mindfulness

The Full video can be found here.

Extra Resources:

Thai, Linda. https://www.linda-thai.com/ & https://collectivelyrooted.com/clients/linda-thai/ & https://www.linda-thai.com/12weekjanuary25 (Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies training/certification program led by Linda Thai)

* Window of Capacity slide – Graphic credit Linda Thai

The Tapping Solution website (*slides about tapping are excerpts taken directly from this website): https://www.thetappingsolution.com/ 

The Tapping Application: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/#home-optin

Tapping research:  https://www.thetappingsolution.com/science-research/

Stephen Porges. (2011). The polyvagal theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, self-regulation. W.W. Norton & Company.

Stanley Rosenberg— The basic exercise
— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y5TLNlKl38— Twist and turn exercise
— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrkmOHx4uKA— The healing power of the vagus nerve — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VQQPLYkfOQ