10/03/2016
So there are many new developments for 3 Shields these days- I am trying to remember to post updates- but its tough when its soo busy!
First- with the help of Z'eva Singer, Marriage and Family Therapist at White Stone Center, I have started a weekly somatic awareness family group called "The Road to Awareness"! Its an original creation and somewhat of an experiment, but I think it will be incredible. We will be practicing fundamental awareness techniques like "orientation" ( allowing ourselves to notice and delve into whatever draws us instinctively, as a way to remind our nervous systems that we are safe in the world), and doing all kinds of activities involving the senses, crafts, blindfolded activities and a smatttering of awesome games picked up from my nature mentoring days. I can't wait to see how it unfolds and how it might lead to future groups!
Second- Pam Erickson and I from River Street Dance Theater in Hamilton are concocting a Somatic Movement Workshop for this fall! We'll be exploring classic somatic exercises from Thomas Hanna ( founder of the somatics field), improv dance exercises, and poly-vagal theory about how stress affects the nervous system (and what you can do about it!) It should be amazing!
Lastly- I am setting up a schedule to do S.E. sessions in Missoula!! Right now I'm looking at every other Tuesday, using a friends generously donated living room. However plans are in the works for an official office space in a new collective healing center to open next year!!
Yippee!!!
If you're interested in finding out more about any of these events- just send me a note!