Embodied Step into You: Day Retreat
Somatically Integrative Experiences to Rediscover Your Sacred Self
Join us in a one-day embodied experience for balancing the mind, body, and heart. With a focus on healing the core wounds of the inner child, we will use Science, Sound, Somatics, Spirituality, Breath-Movement, and Art to engage your internal experience in a safe and embodied way. This intentional cultivation of the deeper relational container supports inner transformation and change in the physical, emotional, mental, and energetic body. In addition, it invites and engages your natural neurobiological processes to shift out of states of threat, disconnection, or survival, into states of connectivity, expansion, and relational harmony. Through didactic learning, group discussion, embodied practices, and Bioenergetic therapies, this program is designed to:
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Nourish the Soul
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Heal the Body
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Balance the Mind
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Ignite the Heart
This program is an introduction to our 3.5-day and 5-day offerings that are coming in 2025. Feel free to join our mailing list HERE to learn more and stay informed about our upcoming events.
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Fee: $350
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Location: The Birch Center
3326 Durham-Chapel Hill BLVD, Building A, Suite 230
Durham, NC 27707
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Virtual Attendance also available
Date: October 19th, 2024
Agenda
8:00am-9:00am Arrive, Ritual, Create Circle & Introductions
9:00am-10:30am Session One: Breath-work, gentle yoga, somatic and embodied guidance
10:30am-10:45am BREAK
10:45am-12:15pm Session Two: Embodied Movement
12:15pm-1:00pm LUNCH
1:00pm-2:30pm Session Three: Acoustic Sound Healing
2:30pm-3:00pm BREAK
3:00pm-4:30pm Session Four: SoulCollage®
4:30pm-5:30pm Closing
About your Facilitators:
Meet Leslie Rhyme
Leslie is a seasoned-practitioner blending teachings and practices from somatics, psychology, embodied movement, breath-work, spirituality and sound to help clients heal relational trauma and the wounds of their inner child.
She became a student and teacher of yoga in 2004 which evolved into becoming a licensed massage and bodywork therapist (LMBT 10419) and then eventually a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Her most influential trainings include: Somatic Experiencing, Internal family Systems, Polarity Therapy, Reiki, Timeless Wisdom and Spiritual Healing, as well as thousands of hours of Yogic philosophy and practices in each of the 8-limbs.
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From a very young age, Leslie’s sincere desire and curiosity to understand suffering and how the emergence from suffering leads to a deeper well of kindness, wisdom, and generosity has been a guiding force in her life.
Meet Paula Scatoloni
Paula is a leader in spirituality, somatics, sound, and psychology who brings practical tools and embodied wisdom together to help individuals better understand the mind, body, and heart connection. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Healing Arts Practitioner trained in Somatic Experiencing, Biofield Tuning, Reiki, and Safe and Sound Protocol. Her approach draws from cutting-edge perspectives such as Somatic Experiencing, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Polyvagal Theory, Sensorimotor Therapy, Body-Mind Centering, Embodied Recovery, and Biofield Tuning. Using a blend of intuitive healing, somatics, and sound, her somatic-sonic sound journeys are a unique blend of modern science and ancient wisdom designed to help individuals more deeply embody their hearts, express their gifts, and liberate their minds.
She is the co-developer of the original Ai Pono treatment center in Hawaii and the co-creator of the Embodied Recovery Institute in NC. Paula's work is featured in publications such as The Safe and Sound Protocol, The SE-SSP guidelines, and Trauma-Informed Approaches for Eating Disorders. Paula is also known for bringing cutting-edge perspectives on eating disorder treatment programs at institutions such as Duke University.
Website: paulascatoloni.com
Meet Susan Miller
Susan Miller, PhD, LCMHC, NCC is a mixed media artist, expressive arts therapist, holistic therapist, spiritual director, creativity coach, HolyFire®/Usui Reiki Master and healing arts practitioner. She facilitates art and healing workshops/retreats, and teaches Intuitive Soul Painting and
SoulCollage®. Susan has been in the mental health and healing arts fields for 40+ years and has specialized in eating disorders as well as supporting individuals through the many transitions and challenges of their lives. Her
passion is to help women heal, grow and move into attunement with self and their experience of the Divine; using holistic therapy, creative arts, spiritual direction, mindfulness meditation and energy/somatic practices.
She loves teaching creative practices that include art, journaling, nature and guided meditations that can be utilized regularly in one’s life journey to bring grounding and healing. Besides painting in her studio, Susan loves
being outside in nature, and hanging out with her grand-daughters, dogs, cat and chickens.
Websites:
Artist: susanmillerartist.com
Online Art Shop: susanmillerfineart.com
Therapy: millercounselingservices.com
Healing Arts: lightedpathcoaching.org
