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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

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.

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!

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.

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.