Somatic Therapy - Sacred Somatic Journeys www.karendesouza.co.uk
Before, During & After
Sacred Somatic Journeys
Before your session
Coming to this work with intention and full presence is going to help you step into the process. From booking your session you may start to notice the things, people, patterns and emotions that are calling your attention. Bring this awareness to your session as it may form a part of your intention for the session. And then be open to what comes up in your consultation with Karen and when you are on the massage bed.
Prior to session you will be asked to complete a consultation form, this will give Karen some understanding of you and your experience, and it also means this time is not used within your session. These are required for insurance purposes and GDPR laws.
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This work is not suitable for people in active psychosis. If you have had psychosis over two years ago then this can be considered but a consultation would be necessary prior to booking. This work is not suitable for pregnant women in their first trimester of pregnancy.
During your session
The session lasts either for 1.5 hours or 2 hours, this is based on your preference. There is space to explore your calling to the work and for you to set a clear intention for the session.
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You will then be asked to lay on the massage table with blankets to cover your modesty and to keep you warm. This is a form of body work so there will be touch, Karen works from a trauma informed perspective so you are asked to share where you do not want to be touched, apart from the obvious.
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The work has three main elements throughout, but there is also a set sequence which sacred somatic journey's follow:
1) Presence & connection.
2) Uncovering and working through the emotional body.
3) Healing through a feminine healing energy, which Karen have been initiated in by her teacher Laura Oseland.
After your session
After the somatic part of the session you will have space to explore elements of the work, however you will be encouraged to stay in the bodily experience. Allow the session time to percolate and be in the felt sense of your experience. It's suggested that you give yourself time to integrate and take it easy post session. As with all energetic and therapeutic work drink plenty of water, rest and give space for reflection, perhaps journaling. You are invited to be you to be your own compassionate witness. If you have questions or reflections in the days following your session Karen is available for a chat - just reach out. ​
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If there are concerns about your safety or the safety of another, this will be discussed with you and recommendations will be made for seeking appropriate support.
Terms of Practice:
Regularity of sessions: You are encouraged to consider what you need in terms of regularity of sessions. This could be once per week, every fortnight, monthly or further between. Feel into what is suitable for you, your intentions for the work, your financial means and energy.
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Fees and Cancellations: Your appointment will be confirmed once payment has been received in advance. A payment of half of the session fee is requested in advance, to cover the room booking and the time allocated. The remainder of the session can be paid for at the time of the session. If, for whatever reason you need to cancel or reschedule you are required to provide 72 hour notice. Cancellation within 72 hours is charged at the full rate.
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Confidentiality: All the written and verbal exchanges will remain confidential. If there are concerns about your safety, or the safety of another, this will discuss this with you in the first instance, to agree a way forward to ensure your safety and well-being.