Somatic Mental Health
heal your mind through healing your body
Learn the messages of your body & improve your mental health
Affirmations, talk therapy & mindset, oh my!
These are the things we have been focusing on to improve our mental health for many years – and there is absolutely an adequate place for them
BUT
We have neglected our bodies in favor of the mind, and our body is what actually heals us from the inside out.
Somatics is understanding the felt sense of your body
The felt sense is associated with our emotions and nervous system – the two primary factors to feeling safe and secure in ourselves and surroundings.
There is wisdom deep within your body, but if the dial is always set towards “safety & protection” we can’t harness this wisdom for growth.
I help you get back in touch with your body, move out of the safety & protection mechanism that’s currently causing increased stress & burnout so you can live a life with ease and pleasure.
What is the felt sense?
The felt sense is the experience your body is having during any given situation. It can be described through sensations of the body.
Your nervous system is designed to protect and alert you to threats – this alert happens through the felt sense.
Under perceived threat, your body will tense and constrict. You may experience changes in breathing, heart rate, muscle tension, and alertness. These mechanisms are great in the moment to help you prepare to protect yourself under threat – but if not discharged once the threat is over, they can cause chronic issues and inhibit your experience with life.
The felt sense is also present during pleasant situations. Arousal of the body can be described in a negative or positive light – enjoyment, happiness, excitement vs fear, scarcity, & overwhelm. Given this understanding, if your body has been under “negative arousal” (protection mode, fight or flight, hyper-vigilance of stressors & threat) then you will likely be limited in your ability to also experience pleasure due to the underlying caution or desire to avoid any experience or arousal at all. In fact, you may subconsciously be pushing pleasures and desires away due to your limited ability to hold space in your body for the level of positive arousal you can experience before shutting down.
Somatic Mental Health Coaching Can Support You Through…
Stress, Anxiety & Depression
Body Image, Health & Fitness
Work/Life Balance, Career Goals & Focus
Motherhood & Parenting
Relationships & Intimacy
What to Expect During Coaching
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You need this if…
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Talk therapy has grown stagnant and is not moving the needle towards your healing anymore |
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You want to learn about the nervous system and how to listen to your body so you can release stuck trauma and discharge stressful energy |
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You *know* what’s keeping you stuck, but your body still reacts with anxiety & stress in the midst of trying to change making you feel like you aren’t improving |
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You are exhausted from trying all the online tricks, modalities, and systems with minimal results and are looking for individualized tools to finally achieve the outcomes you want |
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You want to improve your mental AND physical health without having to choose between the two |
How Does This Sound?
(Results from Clients)
- Decreased feelings of stress, anxiety & depression
- Better management of time and emotions
- Improved quality of sleep
- Increased ambition for things you enjoy instead of always feeling exhausted
- Confident parenting and improved relationships with kids
- Ability to voice opinions in work and at home without fearĀ
- Feeling more relaxed and playful
- Time for all the things you’ve been putting of (the gym, nutrition planning, vacations, side projects, etc)
- A deeper connection to self, desires, and intuition
- Body acceptance & body love
- Increased energy that translates to feeling stronger in your mind & body
- Taking up mental, emotional, and physical space instead of feeling small
“Get out of your head and into your body”
Let’s Work Together
FREE CBT Model Workbook
FREE workbook to understand the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Model and work in Somatic Practices to start healing both mind and body
Included (Investment: FREE):
- How-To guide for using the CBT Model
- Introduction to Somatics through naming sensations in correlation with your emotions
- Toolkit to support this process
Intensive Coaching Package
Private 1:1 coaching with me for 12 weeks to dive deep into healing your mental and physical health from the inside out
Included (Investment: $2K (payment plan available upon request)):
- 12 weekly 60-minute private coaching sessions with me
- Unlimited texting support throughout the course of our work together
- Resources to help support your growth
Mini Coaching Package
Need just a little boost? This mini coaching package is great to get started with tangible steps to understanding your root issues & learn basic somatic tools
Included (Investment: $333)
- 2 bi-weekly 60-minute coaching sessions with me
- Texting support for 1 full month
- Option to roll-over into intensive coaching package if desired upon completion
“I really believe that we are on this earth to have fun, enjoy our life, and make an impact. That starts with loving yourself and your body by stepping into your power to create a life in which you thrive.”
– Ally Bouchard
Free Resources to Learn More
CBT Model Workbook
Expand your awareness of self by understanding your thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Download this FREE workbook to help you get started.
Discovery Session
Not sure what’s right for you? Schedule a 15-30 minute FREE discovery session with me to experience coaching before investing, and gain my insights on what might serve you best
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