Staff Development Series: Somatic Resourcing for Change and Uncertainty
Raina LaGrand, LMSW, MPH, CYT, will speak on somatic resources.
ABOUT THE TALK
Though many of us have stayed in place during much of the last year, we've also been faced with consistent change and a tremendous amount of uncertainty. In this class, I'll share education and practices to help you explore the language and wisdom of your body as it pertains to the moment we're in. All bodies and abilities are welcome. Our time together will include some education, somatic practices (some that involve movement and standing, and others that do not), and there will be opportunities to share with other participants if you choose to do so.
Resources are the things we use to cope with stress; they can be internal or external, individual or relational, conscious or reflexive. Somatic resources are the coping resources we can or already do access through our bodies. Resourcing is the action of intentionally implementing resources, usually when you notice yourself feeling overwhelmed.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Raina LaGrand, LMSW, MPH, CYT, is a somatic therapist, coach, and educator living in Ypsilanti, MI. Her perspective on somatics includes responding to the ways trauma & oppression shape our experiences and capacity to thrive. She believes individual and societal transformation is made possible when we center bodies, pleasure, relationships, and culture in healing. Through her work, she seeks to support others in living fully with presence and agency.