During our first few sessions, we’ll work on building trust as we get to know each other and create recovery goals together. From there, our sessions will vary, but we’ll typically start with a quick check-in to see how you’ve been feeling and coping since we last saw each other. Depending on what comes up, we may talk about an issue that you’ve been dealing with lately, how your recovery goals are going, and if you’ve had any recent challenges or wins.
Once we have an idea of what we’re working on for this session, I’ll invite you to drop into your body and explore the parts or feelings that are coming up. Most of my sessions include a blend of Somatic Experiencing (SE) and parts work. I may ask you what parts are coming up for you, where you feel them in your body, and guide you in getting to know those parts while we build nervous system capacity. The goal is to increase your window of capacity and build strong Self-to-part relationships.
When we’re nearing the end of our session, I’ll gently lead us back to lighter territory so you can regulate your nervous system and end on a high note. We’ll talk about what you want to focus on between sessions and what you need to feel safe and grounded.
I’ll never end a session when you’re feeling triggered or activated. My number one priority is making sure you feel safe.
This is just an example of what a session may look like, but every client and session is different. We may have days when being in your body is too much, days when you just need to vent, or days when you don’t feel up to discussing heavier topics. That’s completely fine. All sessions are client-led, so you have the final say on where we go, what we talk about, and whether to include SE and parts work.
