About This Program
This online program introduces participants to foundational embodiment skills, tools and resources that foster holistic wellbeing. Grounded in somatic and mindfulness theory, evidence-informed embodiment practices and an awareness of the intersections between health, wellbeing and agency, this program has no prerequisite knowledge and is open to all.
Weekly themes for the program include:
Introduction and Personal Intentions
Guiding Principles for Embodied Wellbeing
Embodied Skill 1: Orienting
Embodied Skill 2: Grounding
Embodied Skill 3: Centring
Embodied Skill 4: Resourcing
Program Dates and Times:
Program runs for 6 weeks from Monday 24th October - 28th November 2022, 6.15 - 7.30pm.
Program Notes:
In support of participant privacy, sessions will not be recorded, therefore attendance at each of the six sessions is strongly recommended.
Participants will receive downloadable resources of key embodied practices.
Each session will be attended and supported by a cb Support Facilitator.
Where is the program delivered?
Online, via Zoom.
Who is this program for?
This program is open to all. No prior experience of somatics or meditation are required. Please note that this program is trauma-informed and mental health aware, however it is not a therapeutic adjunct. If you are looking for a more therapeutic program, please check out our Trauma Sensitive Yoga Program.
Can I use my NDIS Plan?
Yes, depending on your plan. Get in touch with us directly to discuss, or have a chat with your case manager or allied health support worker to confirm.
What to Expect
As with all of our offerings, Foundations for Embodied Wellbeing is a trauma-informed, mental health aware and queer affirming program. Your facilitator for this course is trained in trauma-informed practice, mindfulness, somatics, neuroscience and yogic philosophy.
There is no prior knowledge or experience required for this program, however we recognise that there will be a wealth of lived experience, professional experience and wisdom insights amongst the participating group, and we always look forward to being on a learning journey together.
Each session will be gently themed, and intuitively guided by your facilitator. Generally, sessions will feature a combination of guided embodiment practice, education in the form of prompts and discussion, and personal processing through journaling, drawing and/or sharing.
Please note that this program is designed for personal learning, and is not a training. As such, no certificates will be provided at the end of the course.
About Your Facilitator:
Jem (they/he) was born on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung lands and now resides on Djaara Country, Castlemaine. Jem has a broad experience as both a mindful movement facilitator and an educator. They work across trauma and community informed yoga, somatic movement and meditation. They also have experience in tertiary environmental education and community development.
Currently, their primary focus is exploring: How does a connection to the more than human world (nature) help navigate troubling times? They are passionate about using movement and meditation as a form of storytelling. This helps Jem to cultivate their own narratives of resilience, connection, and belonging. Whether that is within their own bodies, communities and to more-than-human world (nature). Jem is excited to bring together their experience in education and work in the community to explore these themes through programs at Collective Being.
Cost:
Tier 1: Unwaged/Underemployed: $135
Tier 2: Student/Concession: $165
Tier 3: Waged: $195
Further subsidised rates available for those experiencing significant financial hardship.