Restore, Reconnect, Rejuvenate: A Revitalizing Somatic Workshop for Givers
All people deserve access to the care that they need. That includes all the people who are working hard to care for others.
Our culture doesn’t value giving professions or people who are caretakers to others. As a giver (teacher, healthcare worker, therapist, social worker, or caregiver), you are expected to go above and beyond, often at the expense of your own well-being.
When you try to set boundaries or choose to take care of yourself, your commitment to providing care is questioned.
You are asked to overcompensate for the brokenness of the systems. In addition, you are not adequately compensated for your work and are given messages that you shouldn’t be in this work for the money.
While self-care is given lip service, your time and energy are taxed by workplace expectations, impairing your ability to be fully present with yourself and those you serve.
Your work is invaluable, and your needs are as important as those you serve.
This workshop is a somatic experience to give yourself the care you deserve. We want you to have the tools to prioritize yourself and your needs.
This 90-minute workshop will explore different somatic practices to release, ground, and energize. It will integrate yoga therapy, psychomotor practices, breathwork, mindfulness, and stretching practices to rebalance your system.
We see all your work for others and want you to have space to care for yourself. We hope you will join us for this virtual workshop!
About the facilitators:
Rachel Wilson(she/her/hers) is a psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and social justice activist committed to supporting people impacted by personal, systemic, and vicarious trauma to re-embody and reconnect. She is passionate about providing a sanctuary for people to tell their stories, settle their nervous systems, and decolonize their minds.
With over a decade of experience as a therapist, Rachel has worked in various settings, including juvenile hall, community-based public mental health, a mental health clinic serving teens and young adults, and her private practice focused on somatic trauma therapy.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology from the Univerity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and a Master's in Social Work from the University of California, Berkeley. She has been a certified yoga teacher for over a decade. She completed a yoga therapy program with Niroga Institute in 2018. She teaches yoga at the juvenile hall and integrates the practice into her client work.
You can learn more about her work on her website, www.interconnectedhealing, or on Instagram- @interconnectedhealing
John Paradiso(He/him/his) is a caring and thoughtful individual with a natural gift for empathy and healing. He believes that we are all unique Individuals with special gifts and talents. And with support and guidance, we can bring these gifts to the world, helping us to live a fulfilled and happy life.
John has 20 years of experience in a somatic model of growth called psychomotor. This method integrates physical movements and stretches to promote healing, emotional awareness, and more balance in one’s life. John also has a Master’s Degree in School Counseling and a Teaching Credential. He has been a middle school and elementary school teacher for 15 years. He has recently started his own counseling practice for children, teens, and adults and works as a school counselor.
John lives in Pleasant Hil with his wife Kristen and their dog Stella. He has two stepdaughters, who are now attending college.
You can learn more about John at https://johnparadisocounseling.com/