ASTER Conversation #2
We’ve asked three experienced and deeply thoughtful somatically-oriented therapists to help us unpack Polyvagal Theory through discussing their practices and insights. Come and join this timely ASTER Conversation considering themes of danger, safety, bonding, trauma, agency, curiosity, embodiment and the complexities and wonder of being human.
A recording of the conversation is available through 31 July 2022. Book here for access: trybooking.com/CATTM
Our panelists are:
Julie Teetsov, Ph.D. (Aotearoa/New Zealand) is a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner® (SEP), Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning Practitioner® (DARe), Upledger Techniques Certified Craniosacral Therapist (CST) and Somatic Movement Educator influenced by her studies of Body-Mind Centering®. Julie works in private practice as a trauma therapist, online and in her Auckland clinic. Julie specialises in a movement-based and hands-on approach to healing trauma and chronic stress that manifests in syndromal patterns such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel, and migraines as well as working with trauma related addiction, anxiety and depression. Julie teaches Embodied Anatomy & Physiology workshops for students in recovery from trauma, in which students learn the language of their body as a way to feel more relaxed, empowered, grounded and centered. Julie is passionate about creating environments where people can experience a felt sense of safety, comfort and curiosity.
www.julieteetsov.com
Satu Palokangas (Finland) has worked in the field of movement improvisation and somatic methods since 1997. Certified Teacher and Practitioner of Body-Mind Centering®, Infant Developmental Movement Education and Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis, she leads her own trainings in somatic movement therapy and education, and works as a visiting lecturer at the Theatre Academy of Helsinki, Dance Movement Therapy training in Finland and within various BMC® and Laban/Bartenieff certification programs internationally.
www.satupalokangas.com
Sarah Rosenberg (Australia) is a Clinical Psychotherapist (PACFA), Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, Somatic Movement Educator (Body-Mind Centering®), EMDR Therapist, Certified Havening Practitioner, Soul Centred Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction).
For over a decade Sarah has worked as a psychotherapist, helping people discover new ways of being in the world. Combining a variety of pathways from psychotherapy, the dharma, meditation, and somatic practices Sarah explores an integrated and nuanced approach towards arriving at a more complete self. www.sarahrosenberg.com.au