An Introduction to Working Somatically with Survival Energy
Sat 14 Nov
|Woodbrooke Centre
Exploring how to work with a client's incomplete survival response in therapy through somatic enquiry.
Time & Location
14 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
Woodbrooke Centre, 1046 Bristol Rd, Birmingham B29 6LJ, UK
Guests
About the event
The nervous system responds to frightening or overwhelming experiences by activating survival responses designed to protect us. At times, this survival response remains incomplete, particularly when we are unable to respond in the way the nervous system instinctively requires. As a result, the nervous system may remain in a heightened state of activation, affecting our sense of safety, regulation, and wellbeing.
This training introduces a somatic approach to identifying and exploring fixed survival responses. Participants will learn how to better support clients in moving from heightened nervous system activation toward regulation, deactivation, and an increased sense of safety. The course also encourages greater awareness of your own embodied responses and develops practical skills for responding effectively in therapeutic practice.
Email: theresa.2022@outlook.com
Cost: £50.00 per person
Lead Tutor: Kerrie McLaughlin