We all have the wiring to soothe and be soothed by touch. Non-demanding touch produces oxytocin, the hormone associated with bonding and stress relief. However, what feels good or neutral in times of ease can aggravate in times of heightened activation. Practicing non-demanding touch as a skill makes soothing touch more available even when we’re not quite sure what to do. … [Read more...] about Touch Skills for Connection, Calm, and Co-regulation: Support Your Loved Ones in Stressful Times
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Zoom Ergonomics: More Connection, Less Fatigue
Description: Using a screen all day is hard on your body and confusing to your nervous system. By engaging differently with the screen and with others on the call, you can prime yourself for calm and connection. Knowing you can access this state increases ease, resilience and stamina for virtual meetings. What to expect: We will practice simple … [Read more...] about Zoom Ergonomics: More Connection, Less Fatigue
Navigating Conflicting Approaches to COVID Safety
Do you find it difficult to tolerate when individuals around you seem not to take the danger of COVID-19 seriously? How about when others seem unreasonably fearful, rigid, or extreme in the measures they take? If so, you are in good company. In this class we’ll talk about these experiences and understand them as a consequence of invisible threat. We will practice ways to … [Read more...] about Navigating Conflicting Approaches to COVID Safety
Social Distancing Alone: Coping with Touch Hunger
We need human touch. Without it, our longing and want can be hard to bear. In this workshop, we’ll meet these feelings with kindness and curiosity. We will bring skill and nuanced attention to the experience of our own touch. When another person isn’t available, this is how we can receive from our own hands and feel held. This workshop includes guided exercises, discussion, … [Read more...] about Social Distancing Alone: Coping with Touch Hunger
