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What I've Been Up To: Growth, Teaching & Community

July and August have been a season of deep engagement and learning for me—both in my own practice and as a guide in Dr. Aimie's Biology of Trauma program. Whether teaching the Biology of Stress, Rest and Resilience or leading the All Parts of Me program, I’m continually inspired by the growth I witness in students—and by the ways their journeys challenge me to keep doing my own work. My ongoing training and collaboration with Dr. Aimie allow me to bring new events and resources to you, with a focus on making healing more accessible through group experiences as well as 1:1 support.

Dreamwork Opportunities: Replay & Live Circle

• Dream Workshop Replay: Missed July's event? You can still access the 90-minute Dream Workshop replay—including lifetime access to somatic and IFS tools for working with dreams, plus a downloadable guide.
• Dream Compass Circle (Live, Aug 11): Join a small, live-only Zoom circle for practitioners and seekers ready to feel their dreams, not just analyze them. You’ll leave with a body-based next step. Register for the Aug 11 circle and receive the workshop replay at 50% off (discount code provided after sign-up). Only a few spots remain—circle is capped at 12.

Five Steps for Working with Feelings

For years, this five-line list has lived inside every journal I own—a quiet reminder that feelings are allowed, have names, and don’t need to be fixed. I didn’t grow up knowing what I felt; these steps became a bridge from “I’m numb” to “I’m human.” If you’re in that same fog, maybe tuck these in your pocket and see what happens:

• Sensing – Noticing in your body that you are having an emotion or feeling
• Naming – Choosing an accurate name for the emotion or feeling
• Attributing – Making sense of what caused the emotion or feeling to happen
• Evaluating – Checking in about how you feel about having the emotion
• Acting – Deciding how to cope or deal with the emotion or feeling

If you want a downloadable copy, you’ll find my Working with Feelings document linked here .

Free Event: Tending Together

Imagine a young apple tree, heavy with fruit—so full its branches could break without gentle support. TENDING TOGETHER is that same act for us: a free, 30-minute Zoom circle where we gather the weight of overwhelm, shame, or shut-down and hold it together using simple somatic practices. It’s a space to rewrite your story and keep bearing fruit without breaking.

• Aug 14 – 5 pm PT / 7 pm CT
• Aug 27 – 8 am PT / 10 am CT
• Sep 11 – 5 pm PT / 7 pm CT
• Sep 16 – 8 am PT / 10 am CT

Register to get your Zoom link: Tending Together Registration

In-Person Workshop: Find Calm in the Storm

Life’s storms hit fast—angry emails, slammed doors, 3 a.m. worries. When you’re bending under the pressure, try this quick anchor:

• Plant both feet and feel the floor
• Inhale slowly to a count of 4—imagine gathering storm clouds into a balloon
• Exhale with a low “vooo” sound, letting the balloon drift away. Repeat 3 times.

If you’d like a full toolkit for calm, join me for Find Your Inner Calm—a 60-minute live workshop to reset your nervous system. No jargon, no experience needed—just tools that work.

• Date: August 19th, 6pm at Old Central School in Grand Rapids, MN
• Early Bird: $20 (reg. $40), or pay-what-you-can at the door ($5 minimum)
• You’ll leave with an on-the-spot storm reset and a mindset shift you can use anytime

Reserve your seat for the workshop—choose “pay later” if needed.

For my local connections who are on FaceBook, would you take a minute and share my post about Find Your Inner Calm? Thanks for helping to spread the healing opportunity with those around you.

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Thank you for being part of this community. Your willingness to explore and grow brings richness to our shared journey. If you have reflections or questions, just reply to this email—I’d love to hear from you.

~ Kimberly Erickson
Growing Harmony Within

P.S. If you’re curious about coaching, group programs, or want to explore more resources, visit my website for details and upcoming offerings.