Rooted & Rising - Listening to the Body

Join us in person to tune into your body, find balance, and rise stronger than ever!

Rooted & Rising: Listening to the Body

A gentle but powerful space for women who are holding too much

You’re managing. You’re coping. You’re keeping everything going. But your body? It’s tired. It’s tense. It doesn’t know how to switch off. Even when things are “fine”… you don’t feel fully at ease.

This isn’t just stress. This is what it feels like when your nervous system has been holding too much for too long.

🌿 This session is for you if:

• you feel constantly “on edge” or wired
• you struggle to relax, even when you have time
• your mind doesn’t switch off
• you feel responsible for everything and everyone
• you’re functioning… but not actually okay underneath

✨ What this space offers

This is not about fixing you, it’s about gently helping your body come out of survival mode.

Through guided, body-based practices, you will:

• begin to understand what your body is holding
• learn how to respond to overwhelm in real time
• experience moments of genuine calm and grounding
• reconnect with a sense of safety within yourself

You don’t need to perform, share, or “get it right.” You can simply come as you are.

🌱 What to expect

• a small, supportive group of women
• gentle, trauma-informed guidance
• embodied and somatic practices
• space to slow down and listen inward

Each session includes:

• Grounding & Arrival – settle in, feel safe, orient to the space
• Accessible Nervous System Education – learn why your stress responses make sense
• Embodied & Creative Exploration – movement and somatic practices, journaling, drawing, or guided reflection
• Practical Tools – simple techniques to use anytime, anywhere
• Reflection & Integration – consolidate learning and apply insights to your daily life,

This is a soft, steady space, where nothing is forced, only invited.

🤍 Important to know

If you’re unsure whether this is right for you, you’re very welcome to reach out before booking. This work can feel vulnerable, and it’s important that it feels like a good fit for you.

Rooted and Rising is a 12-session series designed to help women notice, understand, and regulate stress responses in daily life. Each session is standalone, so you can attend one or many.

Through embodied awareness, movement, nervous system education, and practical tools, we explore how stress shows up in the body, and how to respond with curiosity, compassion, and choice.

This workshop focuses on:

• 🌸 Stress awareness – understanding your body’s messages
• 🧘 Nervous system literacy – noticing tension, overwhelm, and fatigue
• 💛 Self-compassion – responding to yourself with care, not criticism

If you feel drained, overextended, or weighed down by responsibilities, this space is for you.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?
Adult women of all ages who want to understand stress, connect with their bodies, and build practical, everyday tools. No prior experience required.

Is this therapy or group counseling?
No. This is a skills-based, psychoeducational workshop. While it may feel therapeutic, it is not therapy, and you are never required to share personal history.

I’m nervous about attending a group.
That’s normal! You can participate quietly, observe, or join fully — your pace, your choice. The space is safe, low-pressure, and professionally held.

Do I have to share?
No. Sharing is optional. Exercises invite reflection but verbal participation is always your choice.

Do I need to bring anything?
Optional: journal, sketchbook, or creative materials, though materials will be provided.

Am I too old or too young?
If you identify as a woman, you’re welcome. This space is inclusive of all adult ages.

I’m in therapy — is this okay?
Yes. This can complement personal therapy, but is not a substitute for individual or crisis support.

Who facilitates this workshop?
👩‍⚕️ This workshop is led by an HCPC-registered therapist with specialist experience in trauma, stress, and nervous system regulation. The session is professionally guided, safe, and psychologically informed, designed to be reflective and restorative without requiring disclosure.

✨ Your Facilitator

Eve Howard (she/her) is a Dramatherapist from South East London. She teaches movement on a therapy training programme and is a Movement Medicine Apprentice Teacher. Eve's areas of expertise include neurodivergence, trauma, and the transformative potential of embodied practice. Find out more about Eve here.

📅 Upcoming Series Dates & Themes

• April 19: Listening to Your Body – Reconnecting With Your Internal Signals
• May 24: Carrying Too Much – Roles, Responsibility & the Mental Load
• June (TBC): Rest Without Guilt – Reclaiming Recovery
• July (TBC): Boundaries That Hold – Saying No Without Shame
• August (TBC): From Overthinking to Grounded Choice
• September (TBC): Being the ‘Strong One’ – Letting Go of Survival Strength
• October (TBC): Anger as Information – Reclaiming a Disowned Emotion
• November (TBC): Embodied Self-Trust
• December (TBC): Work, Worth & Identity
• January (TBC): Feminine Safety – Feeling at Home in the Body
• February (TBC): Cycles, Seasons & Stress – Working With the Body
• March (TBC): Integration Workshop – Building a Personal Stress Toolkit

💌 Call to Action

🌿 Your body has been trying to tell you something. It’s time to listen.
Book your spot today and step into a more connected and grounded way of living.