Happy Rocktober to all of you! October is not just about the fall leaves or the anticipation of Halloween; for us, it’s a month brimming with excitement, growth, and the promise of transformation. With our nonprofit now in full swing, we’re thrilled to unveil a series of initiatives that will further our mission and bring…
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Underneath the veneer of prosperity and progress, there are shadow sides of capitalism: a system that has, over time, objectified human worth. Especially around the freedom and empowerment of women. As we enter into the portal of another Labor Day weekend, it’s time to reflect on this narrative and the collective spells of equating self-worth…
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“In every culture and in every medical tradition before ours, healing was accomplished by moving energy.” – Alberto Villoldo. Modern therapy approaches often sidelines the body’s role in our health and wellbeing. Emphasizing mind over matter, relegating the body’s role in our inner ecology as secondary, even inconsequential. For the last 25 years, emerging evidence…
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We live in a world that often imposes stringent beauty standards and societal norms and when we as women take delight in our own bodies, it can be a radical act of autonomy. It is an act of self-love that goes beyond mere acceptance of the status quo, venturing into the realm of somatic sovereignty.…
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SAE stands for Sexual Abuse Energy, Sexual abuse energy is a deeply impactful and pervasive phenomenon that extends beyond acts of physical abuse to include non-physical interactions that can be equally damaging. Its insidious nature makes it difficult to identify and confront, yet understanding its existence is a critical part of the journey towards eradication.…
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A “somatic spell” can be defined as an embodied pattern of trauma- and stress-related responses that become ingrained in an individual, family, or culture. These patterns emerge from repeated exposure to trauma, stress, or oppressive systems and can manifest in various physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms. From a Systems Thinking perspective, somatic spells can be…
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The term “sites of shaping” refers to the various aspects of an individual’s experience that influence and shape their beliefs, behaviors, and identities. For women in the patriarchy, these sites of shaping encompass the societal, cultural, and historical forces that influence how women perceive and experience themselves within the confines of patriarchal systems. These sites…
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The concept of the “collective social feminine body” refers to the shared experiences, perceptions, and somatic manifestations that arise from being a woman in a patriarchal society. It acknowledges that the experiences of women are not solely individual but are shaped by broader social, cultural, and historical forces. The collective social feminine body encompasses both…
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Social trauma, somatic trauma, and transgenerational trauma can have significant impacts on women living in a patriarchal society. Patriarchy, a system in which men hold the majority of power and women are often marginalized or oppressed, can contribute to various forms of trauma for women. Here’s how each type of trauma can affect women in…
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The term “somatic psyche” refers to the integration of the body and the mind within an individual’s psychological experience. It combines two essential aspects: The concept of the somatic psyche recognizes that the mind and body are interconnected and influence one another. It suggests that our psychological well-being and experiences are not separate from our…
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