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In our fast-paced, logic-driven world, we often overlook the profound ways in which connection heals us. Beyond words, beyond rational thought, there exists a deeply intuitive and nonverbal form of communication - what we call right-brain to right-brain connection. This type of relational exchange has the power to bring us back to safety, to ourselves and to each other.

What Is Right-Brain to Right-Brain Connection?

Right-brain to right-brain connection is a direct, emotional exchange between ...

In our quest for somatic sovereignty, one fundamental aspect often overlooked is the concept of safety. Understanding how safety impacts our well-being is crucial for effective healing and personal growth. By examining insights from Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, Bessel van der Kolk’s trauma research, Rick Hanson’s practical neuroscience approach and wisdom from leader in somatic healing, Prentis Hemphill, we can appreciate the intricate relationship between safety, connection and healing.

"An emotional disturbance can be dealt with by giving it visible shape" - Carl Jung

In our journey toward healing and self-discovery, Jungian Sandplay Therapy offers a profound and Self-activating experience that resonates deeply with the natural world. At the heart of this therapeutic approach lies sand, an ancient and timeless element that serves as a bridge between earth and water. As we engage with sand, we enter a realm that is not only fluid and malleable but also calming and grounding.

"To be truly liberated, we must confront the parts of ourselves that are in a hidden alliance with the systems that seek to destroy us." - Cole Arthur Riley

For centuries, Western culture has been shaped by a theory that has deeply affected how we view ourselves, our bodies and our capacity for sovereignty. This theory is rooted in the 17th-century philosophy of René Descartes, a French philosopher whose ideas about the separation of mind and body have had a lasting - and problematic - im...

In the world of somatic therapy and trauma healing, the phrase “State creates Story” by Deb Dana resonates deeply. This quote encapsulates a profound truth about the relationship between our physiological state and the narratives we build about our lives. Essentially, it means that our body’s state—how we physically and emotionally feel—shapes the stories we tell ourselves and experience.

The Science Behind State and Story

Our body is constantly sending signals to our brain through a network o...

As womxn, our journey into sovereignty often involves reclaiming the boundaries and consent that were taken from us in childhood or lost along the way. Whether through overt or subtle means, many of us learned to silence our inner voice, to put the needs of others before our own, or to go along with situations that didn’t feel right in order to keep the peace or to gain a sense of 'false belonging'.

When we speak about boundaries and consent, we are talking about our power to say “yes” and “no” w...