Somatic Experiencing® is a body-oriented approach to the healing of trauma and other stress disorders. It is the life’s work of Dr. Peter A. Levine, resulting from his multidisciplinary study of stress physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics, together with over 45 years of successful clinical application. The SE™ approach releases traumatic shock, which is key to transforming PTSD and the wounds of emotional and early developmental attachment trauma. SE™ offers a framework to assess where a person is “stuck” in the fight, flight or freeze responses and provides clinical tools to resolve these fixated physiological states. It provides effective skills appropriate to a variety of healing professions including mental health, medicine, physical and occupational therapies, bodywork, addiction treatment, first response, education, and others. (via traumahealing.org)
I use my extensive study and practice of meditation and mindfulness in conjunction with SE™ to facilitate increased embodiment, awareness and choice in my clients.
Developing an awareness of their internal experience and utilizing a variety of skillful tools to meet the uncomfortable aspects of that unfolding process; builds the clients’ embodied awareness and ability to meet, manage, hold and metabolize their felt experiences- regardless of whether the experience is recent or happened decades ago.
SE™ restores self-regulation lost to physical and emotional trauma and allows individuals to rediscover their sense of aliveness, relaxation and wholeness.
I believe in the transformational power of SE™ both from having witnessed the increased presence and resiliency in my clients and from experiencing the same in my own mind-body.
I work on a benefactor/sliding scale model. The scale is intentionally broad. $90-$180. Please offer at the highest level available to you.
There are as series of promo codes to the right below the green bottle image, which will allow you to adjust the cost of the session. Thank you for supporting us as a community.
Take a look at the Green Bottle illustration (from Worts and Cunning Apothecary) to the right for some guidance on where you might fit best.
Book a session or a free chemistry call online
See what folks say about working with Kathy.
Virtual Nervous System Regulation Classes Coming soon
Some experiences are too much for a single nervous system to hold.
Now more than ever, we need to support each other and our systems through our innate ability to co-regulate and release extra nervous system reactivity. Developing these skills builds our resiliency to meet and metabolize our experiences, protecting us against the cumulative effects of stress.
COLLECTIVE GROUND drop in classes are 60 minute virtual sessions where we can practice with a variety of different tools from the Daily Pause Card Deck.
Somatic Experiencing skills of orienting, grounding, vocal toning, movement and visualizations to help settle and ground our collective and individual nervous systems. For more information email kathy@kathycherry.com
Introducing Daily Pause: A Card Deck for Regulation, Resilience & Well-Being.
Ready for a journey of transformation? Want to feel more resilient in the face of all that life throws at you? These remarkable cards aren't just a solution for distress – they offer an opportunity to create a profound shift in your approach to life.
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What Folks are saying about Daily Pause:
Daily Pause is an invaluable resource for those who wish to engage in somatic practices and support their bodies. Each card illuminates the benefit of the practice and guides you through the process step by step, allowing you to feel the presence of a sensitive, talented practitioner. The meditations are engaging, thoughtful, and deep. I would recommend this card deck to my own clients as an added support outside of sessions, and would suggest them for anyone who wishes to improve their relationship with their nervous system and develop deeper resilience. Kathy Cherry had created a resource that is unique in its scale, detail, and quality. These beautiful cards are a joy to work with, and a much needed addition to the canon of somatic support tools.
Mikella Millen, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC, Trauma Specialist and author of Inward Vision: a Trauma Recovery Workbook
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Kathy has created a terrific tool to turn to:
- When your prefrontal cortex is offline and you can’t remember any of the grounding tools you learned in the countless workshops you’ve taken.
- When you want to support clients using regulation tools between sessions.
- If you want to learn new skills.
Each tool is beautifully illustrated which makes it easy to do and instructions on the back of each card suggest when to use each tool, what you might notice and how to go deeper.
Sharon L. Kleinberg—LCSW, SEP SE Therapist and Consultant
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“Breathwork is an amazingly wild and deeply profound process of experiential self-discovery. Tapping into and exorcising the long-buried grief of trapped wounds can be surprisingly intense, so having a highly aware guide who puts you at complete comfort in a safe environment is paramount. Kathy’s relatable approach to leading people through this fascinating journey is supremely clear, pragmatic and well-informed—yet delightfully playful and light-hearted—making it incredibly natural to trust and relax into an expansive unfolding that yields immediate and lasting benefits.”
-Leslie Burnett, Creative Director NYC
“As someone that was new to breathwork, I was hesitant at first, but Kathy made the practice feel safe and approachable. It’s now become an integral part of how I care for myself, and I look forward to them every month!”
- Mark G.
Public Classes- Check my calendar to see and register for upcoming public classes in New York City.
Small group Breathwork Circles- you and up to 6 friends choose a theme that’s meaningful and we do a deep dive. I incorporate a bit of ritual, a bit of energy work, some writing, some relational mindfulness and the Breathwork. Sessions run 2 hours and can be one-off sessions or multi meeting circles. We gather at the home of one of the groups members or in a Breather space. Exchange varies depending on numbers and location.
See Kathy’s schedule of Breathwork Classes in NYC
Practice with a Guided Breathwork Meditation
JOIN ME FOR A DAILY GUIDED MEDITATION ONLINE-
Monday through Friday at 8:00-8:30 am
https://zoom.us/j/913207674?pwd=d0dLeXZVS3RWQ3RzZjhuNVJlWDdqUT09
If you don’t already have Zoom on your phone or computer you’ll need to download the app before trying to log into the class.
Get yourself set up and click the link above a couple minutes before 8am. We’ll begin promptly. You can come late and leave early- you can be on camera or not. All the alerts and door bells are turned off so no one will be disturbed by your late arrival or early departure.
I’m offering the class on a donation basis. Both your presence and your financial support is deeply appreciated.
Venmo @Kathy-Cherry or
PayPal PayPal.Me/KathyCherry1
JOIN ME FOR A DAILY GUIDED MEDITATION ONLINE- everyone is welcome. No experience necessary
Monday through Friday at 8:00-8:30 am est. Via zoom
https://zoom.us/j/913207674?pwd=d0dLeXZVS3RWQ3RzZjhuNVJlWDdqUT09
Meeting ID: 913 207 674 Password: 009922
If you don’t already have Zoom on your phone or computer you’ll need to download the app before trying to log into the class.
Get yourself set up and click the link above a couple minutes before 8am. We’ll begin promptly. Please be on time so as to not disturb the meditation.
I’m offering the class on a donation basis. Both your presence and your financial support is deeply appreciated.
Venmo @Kathy-Cherry or
PayPal PayPal.Me/KathyCherry1
LISTEN to guided meditations here
Take a break from the day to day to gain clarity and insight.
All our retreats are on hold till things with Covid-19 become more clear. We’ll be doing some virtual daylongs and things like that- but all the in person events have been canceled.
Go deeper
Online courses coming soon
My Breathwork Playlists are available for folks who have taken my classes. They’re available here
