Growing Harmony Within

GHW - Softening Fear’s Hold: Free Video You Are Not Alone

2026-04-13T12:00:31-04:00

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Softening Fear’s Hold: Befriending Your Inner Landscape

As the world stirs into spring, I’ve been reflecting on the parts of us that have forgotten how to rest. Maybe it’s the vigilant voice that scans for threats, the inner critic that pushes for more, or the part that wants to retreat when things feel overwhelming. These protectors work tirelessly, often without pause, holding the belief that only they can keep us safe.

In my own journey—and in so many conversations with you—I see how easy it is to become frustrated with these parts. We might try to silence them or "fix" ourselves, but what if these responses aren’t failures? What if, instead, they are like gardeners working double shifts, simply unsure that it’s safe to rest?

From Fighting to Tending: A New Way In

At my recent Healing Happens in Connection event, we explored the transformative power of speaking for our parts, rather than from them. There’s a profound shift that happens when we move from "I am terrified" to "I have a part of me that is feeling terrified right now." That tiny breath of space allows your Wise Gardener—the core of your healing self—to step in and offer the protection those parts truly need.

I invite you to pause and reflect: Which part of you is working the hardest to keep you safe today? Is it the Watchful Gatekeeper, the Critical Pruner, or another familiar voice? Try replacing "I am" with "I have a part that is…" and notice if the grip of fear softens, even a little.

Upcoming Session: Intro To Befriend Your Story—Softening Fear’s Hold

If you’re ready to move from “weeding” your life with urgency to tending it with presence, I warmly invite you to my next 60-minute session: Softening Fear’s Hold. We’ll use somatic mapping and parts work to dialogue with your protectors, helping them learn they don’t have to carry the load alone. If you can’t make it live, register anyway and you’ll receive the full recording to explore in your own time.

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Featured Free Resource

Sometimes, the smallest reminders can help our parts know they’re not alone. I’m sharing a supportive video resource for you to revisit anytime your internal landscape feels restless or fearful:

Video Link - Helping parts know they are not alone

Upcoming Events & Community Offerings

April 21st @ 8am PDT | 9am MDT | 10am CDT | 11am EDT – Tending To Restlessness
Join the Tending Together community for a gentle, 30-minute circle to ground and reset. Join the Tending Together community
May 19th @ 6pm (in person): Being Who I Want To Be
This in-person workshop is designed to help you identify barriers and move toward the life you truly want. Register (in person class only)

Let’s Stay Connected

If your heart is longing for a space to be seen and supported, or if you have questions about any of these offerings, I warmly invite you to reply to this email. Your journey matters, and I am honored to walk alongside you.

With warmth and gratitude,

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

P.S. For more reflections, resources, and the latest offerings, visit the Growing Harmony Within website. If you’d like to share your experience or have a question, just reply—I genuinely love hearing from you.

35016 State Hwy 6
Deer River MN 56636
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GHW - A Space to Be Seen: Free Somatic Anchor

2026-04-01T16:51:42-04:00

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A Space to Be Seen, A Path to Become Whole

As we welcome April, I find myself reflecting on the incredible growth that has unfolded within my Befriend Your Story Experience group. With the next cohort just a week away, I’m holding the stories and transformations from our first two series close to my heart. Each participant’s journey reminds me how healing happens in connection—when we’re offered a space to be seen and pathways to wholeness, real change becomes possible.

Recognizing the Struggle: From Overwhelm to Clarity

In our first series, we began with the honest work of recognizing the struggle. Many arrived feeling stuck, burdened by overwhelm, or frozen by old patterns. Through gentle somatic mapping and parts work, we learned to notice our body’s signals, move from frozen states into active engagement, and anchor ourselves in safety. The clarity that emerged was profound—participants discovered that even small moments of presence could shift their entire internal landscape.

Questioning the Status Quo: Letting Go of the “Shoulds”

Building on that foundation, our second series invited us to question the “shoulds” and societal expectations that often keep us from our true selves. Together, we explored the exhaustion that comes from striving for change in the wrong places, and the relief that comes when we allow ourselves to be supported. The feedback has been deeply moving—many shared that this small, safe container offered the missing piece in their healing journey, a place to witness their parts without judgment or pressure.

What Participants Are Saying

The feedback from those who have walked this path has been deeply moving. Participants have shared that this small, safe container provided the missing piece in their healing journey—a place where they could witness their parts without judgment. Many have reported a significant decrease in reactive behaviors, a new ability to maintain presence during challenging transitions, and a monumental shift in how they relate to their own bodies. Others have found that by simply naming their parts and bringing them into a relational space, the weight they have been carrying has lightened, making room for genuine curiosity and peace.

This journey is about more than just "getting better." It’s about building a relationship with yourself rooted in compassion, authenticity, and profound inner safety. If you’ve been feeling that something is missing or longing to move from surviving to living with genuine curiosity and peace, I warmly invite you to join us.

We start next week on April 8th, this is your last change to enroll for this cohort. I might open this again next fall, but it will likely be next year before I start another cohort. This is a unique opportunity to step into a nurturing space, tend to your inner landscape, and discover the wisdom within your own story.

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Save Your Spot - Expires April 8th

Free Tool - Somatic Practice for Working With Opposing Parts

Here is a free somatic practice you can use for opposing parts that experience the exhaustion of collapse and the intensity of rage. Let me know if you find some nugget of support as you watch.

Upcoming Events & Community Offerings

Healing Happens In Connection – In-Person Event

Gather with us for a full day of relational healing and somatic tools. April 11th, 10am–4pm. This is a welcoming space to explore nervous system regulation in community.

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Intro To Befriend Your Story (zoom)

April sessions are now available. If you’re curious about parts work or want to deepen self-compassion, this is a gentle entry point.

April Tending Together Circles (zoom)

April 2nd @ 4pm PDT | 5pm MDT | 6pm CDT | 7pm EDT – Tending To New Possibilities

April 21st @ 8am PDT | 9am MDT | 10am CDT | 11am EDT – Tending To Restlessness

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Let’s Stay Connected

With warmth and gratitude,

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

35016 State Hwy 6
Deer River MN 56636
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GHW Reconnecting Within: FREE Tending To Overwhelm

2026-03-19T15:00:25-04:00

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Bridging the Disconnect: Insights from the Default Mode Network

Recently, I dove deep into the science of our “Default Mode Network” (DMN)—the brain’s so-called “autopilot” that weaves together our past, present, and future. When you find yourself daydreaming, reflecting on your story, or imagining what’s next, that’s your DMN at work. It’s the neurological home of your sense of self—a kind of internal narrator, helping you feel like “you” across time.

But trauma and chronic stress can disrupt this network. The DMN has two main hubs: the anterior (front) hub, which helps with self-reflection and regulation, and the posterior (back) hub, which stores body memories and sensory imagery. When trauma lingers, these hubs can stop communicating. Suddenly, intense memories may flood in, while the part that says “I am safe now” goes offline. It’s why trauma can feel like reliving the past, not just remembering it.

In my 1:1 sessions and group circles, I use somatic tracking and Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work to gently bridge these two hubs. We practice slowing down, tuning into body sensations, and allowing the anterior hub to “wake up” and offer safety, while carefully titrating the memories that arise from the posterior hub. The focus isn’t on forcing a fix—it’s on practicing reconnection, so you can return to a life where you feel anchored, coherent, and truly like yourself.

Working with Overwhelm: A Recent Tending Together Session

During a recent Tending Together community session, we explored how to be with overwhelm—something so many of us experience. I shared several practical tools for working with overwhelm, and I want to offer that recording to you in case it’s supportive for your journey.

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Upcoming Events & Community Offerings

Healing Happens In Connection – In-Person Event

Gather with us for a full day of relational healing and somatic tools. Choose from two dates—March 21st or April 11th, 10am–4pm. This is a welcoming space to explore nervous system regulation in community.

Reserve your spot for Healing Happens In Connection

Save Your Spot - In Person!!

Intro To Befriend Your Story (zoom)

The final session in this March series is on March 22nd. If you’re curious about parts work or want to deepen self-compassion, this is a gentle entry point.

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April Tending Together Circles (zoom)

April 2nd @ 4pm PDT | 5pm MDT | 6pm CDT | 7pm EDT – Tending To New Possibilities

April 21st @ 8am PDT | 9am MDT | 10am CDT | 11am EDT – Tending To Restlessness

Join the Tending Together community

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Let’s Stay Connected

With warmth and gratitude,

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

35016 State Hwy 6
Deer River MN 56636
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GHW - Fresh Insights: Transforming Trauma & Upcoming March Events

2026-03-04T11:00:16-05:00

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Fresh Insights from the Transforming Trauma Training

I just returned from an inspiring training on transforming trauma with Peter Levine, the founder of Somatic Experiencing, and Ruth Lanius, a leading expert in trauma neuroimaging. It was a deep dive into how the brain and body respond to trauma, blending somatic practices with an understanding of neural pathways—like those moments when arousal meets raw emotion, and physical alert signals crash into intense feelings, sometimes leading to overwhelm or disconnection.

We explored the brain’s “default mode network (DMN),” which supports self-reflection and a steady sense of self, and how it can go offline in trauma, making memories feel relived rather than remembered. Ruth’s compassion for these patterns, and Peter’s emphasis on gentle nervous system regulation, reminded me why body-centered work like Somatic Experiencing and NeuroAffective Touch is so transformative.

These takeaways are already sparking new ideas for how I’ll support you in group offerings and 1:1 sessions. For example, we’ll use simple somatic tracking to navigate those over-connected “tangled webs” of exhaustion and under-connected “isolated islands” of stuckness, helping release trauma’s hold without forcing it. Whether through group explorations of inner parts or personalized guidance, this will enhance our work on building safety and integration from the inside out—making healing more accessible and embodied.

The highlight? Peter signed my copy of his new autobiography, sharing a warm moment that captured the heart of this field. The photo above is a beautiful reminder of the personal touch in this work. If you’re curious about applying these ideas, reach out or join a session soon.

Upcoming Events

Healing Happens In Connection: Upcoming In-Person Event

Mark your calendar for a special in-person, all-day event: Healing Happens In Connection. We’ll gather in community to explore the power of relational healing and somatic tools for nervous system regulation. Choose from two dates—March 21st or April 11th, 10am-4pm. Whether you’re new to this work or deepening your journey, you are welcome.

Dates: March 21st or April 11th, 10am–4pm

Reserve your spot for Healing Happens In Connection

Intro to Befriend Your Story—March Series

In March, I’m offering a three-part series called Intro to Befriend Your Story. Each session is crafted to help you connect with your inner wisdom, nurture your inner child, and gently meet your inner critic. These sessions are a wonderful entry point for anyone new to parts work or somatic healing—and a meaningful refresher for those continuing the journey. Register for one or all. Recordings provided for each session, so attending live is optional.

Wed, Mar 4th: Awakening Your Inner Wisdom
5pm PST, 6pm MST, 7pm CST, 8pm EST
Thurs, Mar 12th: Embracing Your Inner Child
NOTE: Daylight savings time goes into effect this week in the US
9am PDT, 10am MDT, 11am CDT, 12pm EDT
Sun, Mar 22nd: Taming the Inner Critic
5pm PDT, 6pm MDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EDT

Reserve your spot for Intro to Befriend Your Story

Tending Together: Gentle Community Support

Our Tending Together sessions continue to be a nourishing space for gentle reset and connection. These free, 30-minute Zoom circles meet twice a month and are open to all—no experience needed. If you’re seeking a space to ground, share, or simply receive support, I warmly invite you to join the Tending Together community.

Next session: March 5th, 4pm PST | 5pm MST | 6pm CST | 7pm EST

Join the Tending Together community

If you already joined, here is the link to access the community space:
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Healing Happens in Connection

If your heart is longing for a space to be seen and supported, or if you have questions about any of these offerings, I welcome you to reply to this email. Your journey matters, and I am honored to walk alongside you.

With warmth and gratitude,

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

P.S. For more resources, reflections, and a full list of upcoming offerings, you’ll always find the latest on the Growing Harmony Within website. If you’d like to share your experience or have a question, just reply—I genuinely love hearing from you.

35016 State Hwy 6
Deer River MN 56636
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GHW - Join March Workshops: Transform Trauma & Befriend Your Story

2026-02-18T16:27:36-05:00

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Transforming Trauma: Personal Reflections & New Opportunities

This week, I’m feeling a deep sense of gratitude and excitement as I prepare to attend a three-day in-person workshop in San Diego with Peter Levine and Ruth Lanius—two pioneers in the field of trauma healing. The workshop, Transforming Trauma: Uniting Brain, Body and Mind, feels especially resonant for me right now. The theme of transforming trauma isn’t just academic; it’s personal. It’s the thread that runs through my own healing and the work I do with each of you. Every time we gather in community or pause to listen to our bodies, we’re rewriting our stories—one gentle step at a time.

I have several opportunities to connect and work with me over the next month. I am part of the MN Association for Marriage and Family Therapy training series with my session coming up on March 4th. I have an in person all day event on March 21st - Healing Happens in Connection. I have zoom based offerings around Befriend Your Story for deeper healing and Tending Together for community support. Scroll down for more details on each.

Rewriting Your Story: Healing Through Somatic Awareness

If you’re curious about how somatic awareness and parts work can support your healing, I invite you to join me for an upcoming workshop hosted by the MN Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: Rewriting Your Story: Healing Trauma Through Somatic Awareness. This transformative experience is designed for anyone longing to deepen their understanding of trauma and create a new, compassionate narrative for themselves. We’ll explore somatic experiencing, parts work, relational trauma repair, and the biology of trauma—all in a supportive, community setting.

When: See event details and register at MN Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Event Page

Healing Happens In Connection: Upcoming In-Person Event

Mark your calendar for a special in-person, all-day event: Healing Happens In Connection. We’ll gather in community to explore the power of relational healing and somatic tools for nervous system regulation. Choose from two dates—March 21st or April 11th, 10am-4pm. Whether you’re new to this work or deepening your journey, you are welcome.

Dates: March 21st or April 11th, 10am–4pm

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Get to Know Your Inner Landscape: Take the Inner Parts Quiz

Curious about the parts of yourself that show up in daily life? I encourage you to take the Inner Parts Quiz. It’s a gentle, insightful way to get to know your inner landscape and prepare for deeper healing work. Many participants find that this quiz brings clarity and compassion to the parts that most need attention right now.

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Powerful wrap up to The Befriend Your Story Experience

We just wrapped the first series of the Befriend Your Story Experience, focused on recognizing the struggle—and what an honor it has been to witness the profound growth among participants. Through gentle mapping of body sensations, timelines of hardship revealing hidden anchors, heartfelt letters to doubt, and vulnerable empty-chair dialogues with protective parts, attendees uncovered self-compassion, quicker emotional recovery, and empowering choices in connection. Participants emerged with fresh hope, embodied resources like swaying rhythms or clasped hands for safety, and a tender curiosity toward their stories. If you’re ready to tenderly befriend your own journey toward authenticity and resilience, blending somatic experiencing, parts work, and attachment wisdom, check out my Intro to Befriend Your Story offering. Join the interest list for the next Befriend Your Story Experience series here Join Interest List—spaces fill quickly!

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Announcing: Intro to Befriend Your Story—March Sessions

In March, I’m offering a three-part series called Intro to Befriend Your Story. Each session is crafted to help you connect with your inner wisdom, nurture your inner child, and gently meet your inner critic. These sessions are a wonderful entry point for anyone new to parts work or somatic healing—and a meaningful refresher for those continuing the journey. Register for one or all. Recordings provided for each session so attending live is optional.

Wed, Mar 4th: Awakening Your Inner Wisdom
5pm PST, 6pm MST, 7pm CST, 8pm EST
Thurs, Mar 12th: Embracing Your Inner Child
NOTE: Daylight savings time goes into effect this week in the US
9am PDT, 10am MDT, 11am CDT, 12pm EDT
Sun, Mar 22nd: Taming the Inner Critic
5pm PDT, 6pm MDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EDT
Reserve your spot for Intro to Befriend Your Story

Tending Together: Gentle Community Support

Our Tending Together sessions continue to be a nourishing space for gentle reset and connection. These free, 30-minute Zoom circles meet twice a month and are open to all—no experience needed. If you’re seeking a space to ground, share, or simply receive support, I warmly invite you to join the Tending Together community.

Join Tending Together

Healing Happens in Connection

If your heart is longing for a space to be seen and supported, or if you have questions about any of these offerings, I welcome you to reply to this email. Your journey matters, and I am honored to walk alongside you.

With warmth and gratitude,

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

35016 State Hwy 6
Deer River MN 56636
US

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GHW - Tending to the Heart in Uncertain Times - Includes Free Tending Together Replay

2026-02-05T12:00:19-05:00

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Tending to the Heart in Uncertain Times

This season has brought its share of uncertainty, and I’ve found myself needing to pause and tend to my own heart. Recently, I attended a Psychodrama training focused on using empty chairs to work with our inner parts. One morning, our group explored a question that lingers with me: How do we humanize the enemy so we can hold space for all humans, no matter the circumstances? It was a profound, moving discussion that reminded me just how much our hearts need gentle care, especially when the world feels heavy.

If your heart is asking for some tending right now, I want to offer a recording of a recent Tending Together session on this very topic. You can watch the replay: Watch the Tending Together Replay

Tending Together: Free Community Support

Tending Together is my free community space, offering 30-minute Zoom sessions twice a month. Each gathering is a gentle opportunity to ground, reset, and connect—no pressure to participate, just an open invitation to receive support. If joining live isn’t possible, every session is recorded and shared in our community space so you can catch the replay at your own pace.

Curious about joining? Our next free Zoom session is February 5th at 4pm PST | 5pm MST | 6pm CST | 7pm EST. Reserve your spot for Tending Together
If you’re already a member, you can access the community space here.

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Find Your Inner Calm: In-Person Series

If you live in the Grand Rapids, MN area, I’d love to invite you to Find Your Inner Calm. We have two more Tuesday evenings (Feb 17th and March 3rd) and a Saturday morning (March 21st). This in-person series blends body wisdom, trauma insights, and practical tools for nervous system regulation. It’s a supportive space to practice presence and find steadiness, no matter what life is bringing up. See details and register for Find Your Inner Calm

Befriend Your Story: Group Experiences

For the past few months, I’ve been offering Befriend Your Story sessions. Two weeks ago, I began a closed group meeting weekly for four weeks—an experience that’s been deeply healing for those attending. Participants have shared how this space helps them move from trying to "fix" parts of themselves, to gently witnessing and holding those parts with compassion. There’s hope in simply being seen and supported.

I’ll be repeating this series at a new time slot soon. If you’re interested, please fill out this quick survey to let me know your availability and interest.

Not sure if you’re ready for a full series? My new Introduction to Befriend Your Story session is a gentle, 60-minute online experience—low pressure, just a taste of what this work can offer. Sessions are recorded and available for replay. Sign up for the next Intro to Befriend Your Story

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Gentle Reminder: You Matter

If this season feels difficult and life seems challenging, please know that you are not alone. You matter, and hope may be waiting for you just around the corner. Healing happens in connection—not isolation. If you’d like to share what’s coming up for you or simply need a listening ear, just reply to this email. I’m always honored to witness your journey.

With warmth and gratitude,

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

35016 State Hwy 6
Deer River MN 56636
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GHW - New Year, New Skills: Heart Tending

2026-01-14T13:00:22-05:00

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Welcoming the New Year: Gentle Growth & New Opportunities

As we step into 2026, I find myself reflecting on the beautiful ways our community continues to grow and support one another. The start of a new year always feels like a fresh invitation—a chance to gently check in with ourselves, notice what’s stirring beneath the surface, and set intentions for the months ahead. I’m grateful for the trust you place in me and for each moment of connection we share, whether in workshops, community circles, or quiet emails exchanged.

Personal Reflections: Deepening Skills for Our Healing Journey

In just over a week, I’ll be attending an in-person training on Psychodramatic Empty Chair Work. This three-day immersion is an exciting opportunity to deepen the experiential tools I bring into our Befriend Your Story workshops. I’m looking forward to sharing fresh insights and practices with you—each new skill is another way we can gently tend to the parts of ourselves that long for understanding and compassion.

I’m also honored to be assisting with NeuroAffective Touch (NA Touch) training this year. NA Touch holds a special place in my heart for its depth and the peace it can help foster. A recent client shared, “I came into life with that wound as my one thing that needed to be addressed, it has been. I’ve had a long period of peace since then, too, even as I have been addressing other things.” It’s a powerful reminder of the healing that’s possible when we meet our bodies and stories with gentle presence.

Tending Together: Free Community Support

If you’re new to my offerings, I invite you to explore Tending Together—my free community space that meets twice a month on Zoom. These 30-minute sessions are a gentle way to reset, ground, and tend to whatever is coming up in life. You can access public recordings of past sessions or join the live community for upcoming gatherings. If you are already a community member, you can access the community space here: Tending Together Community Our most recent session, "Tending To the Heart," felt especially meaningful as we honored the tender places within us during this season.

Workshop Highlights: Being Who I Want To Be & Find Your Inner Calm

Last weekend, our in-person Being Who I Want To Be workshop in Grand Rapids was a beautiful, brave gathering. Together, we settled into our bodies, shared winter reflections, and explored simple ways to live more authentically—befriending protective parts, noticing unmet needs, and stacking glimmers (like hot tea or nature walks) to find our center. Tools like the midline exercise and the feeling words chart sparked real shifts; one attendee noticed more compassion for their nurturing side. I’m reminded again and again that we all have a wise core self, ready to tend our inner gardens.

If you’re feeling called to go deeper into calming your body’s stress responses, I’d love for you to join my upcoming Find Your Inner Calm series—a blend of body wisdom, trauma insights, and hands-on tools for releasing bracing and supporting overwhelm. This in-person series meets for three Tuesdays (5:30–6:30 pm) and one Saturday in February. No experience is needed—attend one or all sessions. Spots are limited, so sign up for Find Your Inner Calm if you’re interested in a gentle, embodied approach to presence in parenting, relationships, and life.

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Befriend Your Story: Hope on the Horizon

For those joining me online, our last Befriend Your Story session centered on “Hope on the Horizon.” We explored the parts of ourselves that yearn for hope and those that feel wary. It takes courage to look honestly at both. There are still a few spots open for the Befriend Your Story Experience—a 4-week closed group beginning January 27th. This series will be my first that starts to work through the themes of my Empowered Healing Journey program, weaving together somatic and parts work for deep integration. If you’re interested, simply reply to this email. Space is limited.

An Invitation to Reflect: Small Shifts, Big Ripples

As we wrapped up our session on hope, I invited everyone to consider: What are one or two small things you might do over the next few weeks to help you feel more like how you want to feel? Any gentle shift you make now can ripple through your entire year. I’d love to hear what you’re pondering—just reply and share your reflections if you feel moved.

Healing Happens in Connection

Thank you for being part of this community and for your ongoing commitment to your own well-being. If you have questions about any of the upcoming offerings or want to share what’s coming up for you, I’m always here to listen. Healing is never a solitary path—we walk it together, one gentle step at a time.

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

P.S. For more resources, reflections, and a full list of upcoming offerings, you’ll always find the latest on the Growing Harmony Within website. Not sure where to start? Try this - Discover Your Next Step If you’d like to share your experience or have a question, just reply—I genuinely love hearing from you.

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Deer River MN 56636
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GHW - Reflecting on 2025 & Stepping Into 2026

2025-12-17T16:21:08-05:00

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Reflecting on a Year of Transformation

As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself pausing to honor the profound journeys I’ve witnessed this year, both in my own life and in the lives of those I’ve had the privilege to support. This season always invites a gentle reflection: Where have we softened? Where have we grown? Again and again, I’ve seen clients move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to discovering a deep sense of self-compassion and resilience. It’s not about erasing the past, but about learning to build a new, compassionate relationship with it, one that honors every part of our story.

Looking ahead, 2026 can be your year of profound, intentional inner work. This is the year to stop running alongside the train of your life, desperately trying to catch up. It’s the year to finally get in the driver’s seat, guided by your own inner wisdom. My work is designed to provide the safe, supported space and the practical tools you need to understand your emotions, sensations, and coping strategies. Together, we can cultivate the authenticity and alignment you crave in your relationships with yourself and others.

Looking Ahead: How You Can Work With Me in 2026?

1:1 Coaching Sessions: Deep, personalized support blending Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (parts work), and NeuroAffective Touch. Please note that my coaching prices are increasing on January 1st. Sessions purchased in 2025 can be used into 2026. Learn more about 1:1 coaching
Tending Together: Free 30-minute twice a month space to somatically tend to your body, mind, and spirit in community. Join Tending Together
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Upcoming Opportunities to Begin Your Journey

Being Who I Want To Be: In-Person Workshop
When: Saturday, January 10th at 10am CST
Where: Old Central School, Grand Rapids, MN
Start the new year by connecting with your authentic self and setting intentions from a place of inner alignment. Register for Being Who I Want To Be

Take the Inner Parts Quiz

Befriend Your Story: Single Session Workshop
When: Tuesday, January 13th at 10am PST | 11am MST | 12pm CST | 1pm EST
This 90-minute workshop is a gentle introduction to exploring your narrative with compassion. We’ll use somatic and parts work to meet your story as a companion, not a burden. Reserve your spot for Befriend Your Story

Befriend Your Story - Jan 13th

Befriend Your Story Experience: 4-Week Closed Group
When: Tuesdays, January 27th – February 17th
Time:10am PST | 11am MST | 12pm CST | 1pm EST
Dive deeper in a small, supportive group. This extended experience allows for more integration and personal exploration of your resilient timeline and the parts that make up your beautiful story. This is a small group experience, join the wait list for your opportunity to register.

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Your Healing Is Not a Solitary Journey

Every step you take toward healing is honored—whether it’s reaching out for support, attending a workshop, or simply pausing to listen to your body for a few breaths. Healing happens in connection, not isolation. If you’re ready to break free from patterns that hold you back, or if you want to share your reflections as the year turns, simply reply to this email. Your voice shapes this community, and I am grateful for your presence.

Wishing you a Happy Holiday!

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

P.S. For more resources, reflections, and a full list of upcoming offerings, you’ll always find the latest on the Growing Harmony Within website. If you’d like to share your experience or have a question, just reply—I genuinely love hearing from you.

35016 State Hwy 6
Deer River MN 56636
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GHW - Finding Light in Winter: Rest, Reflection & Holiday Survival Tips

2025-12-08T15:00:12-05:00

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Winter Sunlight, Self-Care, and Permission to Pause

Last week, my calendar was overflowing with my kids’ Christmas performances—school concerts, orchestra rehearsals, and all the joyful (but exhausting) bustle that December brings. By Friday morning, I realized I was running on empty. So, I gave myself the gift of a slow morning—no agenda, just space to breathe. When the sun finally peeked out over the weekend, I found myself drawn to my little winter greenhouse. The warmth, the quiet, and the gentle sunlight were exactly what I needed to recharge. Sitting there, I was reminded of how essential it is to create small pockets of rest, even in the busiest seasons.

How do you recharge after a stressful week? Are you intentional about caring for yourself, especially when life feels extra full? I’d love to hear what helps you reset and reconnect with your center.

Preparing for the Holidays

The holidays can bring out so many different “parts” of us—sometimes all at once! If you’re noticing overwhelm, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or even a longing for simpler times, you’re not alone.

If you haven’t yet, take the quiz and receive your personalized guide. This is a gentle, insightful way to understand your unique patterns and find more ease this season.

Holiday Parts Quiz

If you missed it, I was recently featured on the radio sharing about holiday stress and self-care. Listen to the interview for more insights and practical tools for this time of year.

Listen To Interview

What’s Coming Up: Events & Opportunities

Befriend Your Story – December 12, 8 am CT | 6 am PT
Explore your inner landscape with compassion and curiosity. This session is part of my ongoing series for those ready to gently turn toward their stories and find new understanding. Reserve your spot. If you’re interested in shaping future sessions, fill out the interest survey—your input helps me create offerings that truly meet your needs.

Befriend Your Story Signup

Tending Together – December 16, 10 am CT | 8 am PT
Free 30-minute Zoom circle to ground, reset, and connect with others in a supportive space. Join the Tending Together community.

Already joined the community? You will get an email reminder for the session the day before we meet. Optionally, RSVP here if you are already in the Tending Together Community. RSVP is not required.

Being Who I Want To Be - January 10th

January 10th at 10 am CT (in person) held at the Old Central School in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns? This workshop helps you move from struggle to growth by befriending the parts of you that get in the way

What holds you back from being the person you want to be? Take my quiz to find which inner guide is shaping your new year.

Inner Guide Quiz

Let’s Tend to Your Story—Together

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be sharing more about my Befriend Your Story series in the next newsletter. If you’re curious, please fill out the interest survey—I’d love to hear what you’re hoping for in these sessions.

Befriend Your Story Interest Survey

Invitation to Connect

Healing happens in connection, not isolation. If you want to share your reflections on rest, holiday stress, or anything else this season brings up, just reply to this email. Your voice shapes this community, and I truly value your presence here.

With warmth and gratitude,

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

P.S. For more resources, reflections, and upcoming offerings, you’ll always find the latest on the Growing Harmony Within website.

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GHW - Engage Your Senses & Upcoming Holiday Support

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A Simple Practice for Overwhelm: Engage Your Senses

Lately, my kitchen has been a lab for gluten-free sourdough (with mixed results!). As I kneaded, waited, and watched the dough rise, I realized how this process became a gentle metaphor for tending to overwhelm. When life feels complicated or burdensome, slowing down and engaging your senses can be a powerful way to ground yourself—just as I did with the bread.

Instead of trying to "solve" the overwhelm, I invite you to pause and notice:

Smell: What comforting or neutral scents are around you? (Coffee, a candle, cool air?)
Touch: Notice textures—the softness of a sweater, the smoothness of a desk, the warmth of a mug in your hands.
Sight: Find one visually pleasant or interesting object to rest your eyes on, even for a few breaths.

This isn’t about fixing the problem; it’s about finding steadiness in the midst of it. The next time you feel a wave of “This is too much,” try engaging your senses as an anchor.

Surviving The Holidays: Discover Your Holiday Parts

The holidays are nearly upon us, and it’s so common to notice different "parts" of ourselves showing up. Maybe you recognize the People-Pleaser, the Perfectionist, the Protector, the Nostalgic Child, the Martyr, or the Escapist within you. Each part brings its own wisdom and challenges.

Curious which part is most present for you this season? Take my Holiday Parts Quiz to find out, and explore how to work with these parts in my upcoming Surviving The Holidays sessions.

Take the Holiday Quiz

Register for Surviving The Holidays

In person: November 15th, 9:30am – Register for the in person workshop
Online: November 13th, 5pm PT | 7pm CT & November 14th, 7am PT | 9am CT Signup for Zoom sessions

In Person Sign Up - Grand Rapids, MN

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Other Upcoming Offerings

Befriend Your Story: Zoom based session - November 25th, 6:30pm CT & December 12th, 8am CT – Reserve your spot for Befriend Your Story
Tending Together: Free zoom based sessions - November 18th, 10am CT; December 4th, 6pm CT & December 16th, 10am CT – Join the Tending Together community
Already joined? RSVP on the events tab

For a full list of current offerings and events, visit the Classes & Events page.

Tending Together Reflections - Find the Sensation

Think of a small challenge you’re facing right now. Take a moment to scan your body:

Location: Is the sensation in your shoulders, chest, or stomach?
Size: Does it feel like a small knot or something expansive?
Sensation: Is it tight, heavy, fluttery, hot?

Instead of trying to change it, bring a curious, gentle attention to that place. Maybe place a hand over the area. This simple act tells your nervous system, “I am here with you.”

Healing happens in connection, not isolation. If you’re curious about working together or have questions about these practices, simply reply to this email—I’d love to hear from you. Your reflections and experiences help shape this community.

With warmth and gratitude,

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

P.S. For more resources, reflections, and upcoming offerings, you’ll always find the latest on the Growing Harmony Within website. If you’d like to share your experience with these practices or have a question, just reply—I genuinely love hearing from you.

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Deer River MN 56636
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