The Embodied Story Course
What’s In The Course:
9 professionally recorded video lectures on story, trauma, polyvagal theory, and the necessity of somatic engagement for individual and collective bodies. Closed Caption Provided.
3 audio mindfulness exercises. Transcriptions provided.
7 video somatic movement exercises. Closed Caption Provided.
A downloadable workbook featuring visuals, resources, and thought prompts for every module
Over 16 hours of recorded zoom calls!!
The contents of this course are a compilation of over 7 years in private practice as a mental health professional, thousands of hours with clients, as well as hundreds of hours of continued professional trainings including Somatic Experiencing®. This course is also created out of my own ongoing therapeutic journey and professional consultation. I acknowledge that I am still on the journey of healing and learning.
Disclaimer: Although I am a therapist- this course is not mental health counseling and does not put us in a therapeutic relationship. This course is also an extension of my research and reading. It is for educational purposes. I am not a doctor, and the information in this course is not medical advice. If you have mental or physical concerns you should always consult with a mental health therapist and/or a doctor.
Financial Statement: While this course has been priced to reflect the value of the material and the costs to create it- no one will be prohibited from the course due to lack of funds. If you are financially unable to pay the full rate of this course contact me. Payment options based on annual household income and scholarships are available. Scholarships available for BIPOC who need them.
If you’d like to donate to a mutual fund that allows for scholarships and sliding scale options for those who cannot afford the full rate of the course click button below!
Curriculum Overview
Collective Body
As Roxanne Dunbar-Oritiz says “Unforget.” That is to say, remember the ways in which our histories and present bodies are entangled with one another. Become more aware of the inner workings of oppressive structures and how you can resist them.
Individual Body
Life is better lived from the inside out. Re-learn to love and appreciate the precious, individual, unique body that is yours. In all of time, you are the only one who has lived in your body, so no one can live your story but you.
Nervous System
Explore through somatic-pscyhoeducation how your nervous system is one of your body’s greatest sources of wisdom. Learn how your Vagus Nerve (or “Soul Nerve” as Resmaa Menakem calls it) is inviting you back into your full humanity.
Breath
Our word for breath, “respiration”, comes from the Latin words meaning “return of the Spirit.” Find the life-energy, eros, and spirit that are accessible through deeper, fuller breath awareness.
Psoas Muscle
Gain an understanding of the psoas muscle and the intuition it holds. Learn exercises and movements to release and soften your psoas muscle. Find energetic, emotional, and even spiritual releases that can happen when you allow your body to settle.
Movement
Trauma impacts our ability to move freely on the outside, as well as becoming stagnant and stuck on the inside. Learn why moving together is necessary as part of our healing journey, and find your rhythm again.
Story
From time immemorial, people have curated odysseys, narratives, and poetry to express both lamentations, and celebrations. We are wired to find ritual and create meaning in our world. Learn how to live a meaningful story.
Trauma
Both individual and collective trauma impact our ability to live freely from the inside out. Explore how social justice is required in order to create sustainable healing personally and systemically.
And more!
Dive in and explore the vast tributaries of healing that your body has access to. Your body is the wisest thing about you and is inviting you to restoration now!
Embodied Story Course: $600.00
“I didn't know until I knew that there's a world out there beyond what I had already experienced and done in the realm of healing and growth, of seeing life open up and expand. Jenny's leadership and well-structured, well-researched course and the space it provided for our group have been instrumental in helping me begin to open up to new ways of seeing and being me and new ways of being in the world, more aware of perspectives beyond my own limited views. Very valuable.”
— Former Tier 2 Participant
FAQs
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This is a course that has been curated from my personal and clinical experience to help you grow your understanding of the individual and collective story you inhabit. You'll learn how trauma is stored in the body and discover creative ways of healing. This is not mental health therapy or any other medical service- this course is strictly educational and experiential. I encourage you to engage the material in conjunction with therapy and/or a supportive community.
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For anyone who has a body! My intention for this course is to offer a space of healing and create stories of flourishing for all bodies. This is an introduction to your body and new ways of living from the inside out. I locate my own experience coming out of fundamental Christianity; however, the course is meant for folks of various religious and non-religious contexts. I acknowledge being a white, cis, straight, able bodied woman and the entanglements of white supremacy and other oppressive structures that we live in as I continue my own anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and disability justice work.
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You will get immediate, lifetime access to an online portal with streaming of:
9 teaching videos
3 audio meditations and exercises
7 video movement exercises
A downloadable PDF workbook
Over 16 hours of recorded zoom calls!!
Still Have Questions?
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have regarding whether this course is the right fit for you!
What People Are Saying
“Jenny’s embodied story course is informative, challenging and empowering all at the same time. She offers a safe and supportive space to learn, dialogue and grow in ways that I never thought the body would be connected to. It is a journey that has enlarged my limited experiences and beckons me to seek greater healing individually and collectively.”
— Christina, Former Tier 1 Participant
“I am deeply grateful to have been a Tier Two participant, which allowed for the bones of the science and practice to become fleshed out more intimately in relationship. The Embodied Story Course came at just the right time for me. It was the integrating experience I needed; I feel whole, undivided. More than ever I know and trust who I am in the world.”
— Amy, Former Tier 2 Participant
“I've spent so much of my life living in my head and regarding my body as an afterthought. When I realized how disconnected I was from my body, I began the long journey back to myself. This course helped me to experience the ways in which my body and my story are intertwined, not just individually, but communally as well. Embracing embodiment has helped me to live more fully and wholly, and this course was a helpful companion on a leg of that journey.”
— Sarah, Former Tier 1 Participant
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