How to Build Capacity
In Our World Today
Slowing down to listen to your body is an act of rebellion in our fast-paced world, that keeps us disconnected.
If you're feeling exhausted or stretched beyond your limits, you're not alone.
Learn practical & Somatic tools to nourish capacity — even when life feels overwhelming.
Your nervous system isn't broken.
It's trying to protect you in a chaotic world.
You'll walk away
This is for you if you...
Notice regular tension in your body, feeling like you're always bracing for the next thing
Experience emotional exhaustion, overwhelm or burnout... and are ready for more ease in your life
Have a child who has become more reactive or tends to shut down, because they are overwhelmed
You're ready for more calm in your life, and understand this begins with more capacity first
You want practical & Somatic tools to help you get there, with guided support & community
Welcome! If you're new to gloWithin™, I have been supporting clients with Somatic practices for over 15 years. I began learning these practices as a child, and began pursuing this path after my NDE in 2007. Since then I have started a Registered Children's Yoga School, become a Craniosacral Therapist & Neuroaffirming Somatic Clinical Counsellor. So if any of this sounds of interest to you - you're in the right place. I look forward to connecting with you!
You'll walk away
🌺 Katie
RCC. CCC. ERYT-500. RCYT. RPYT. YACEP
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What's included?
✨ 7 guided video modules breaking this down into practical steps so you can easily put it into practice
✨ Reflection questions to help you honour your system where it's at, rather than continuing to override
✨ Clear explanations rooted in Somatic & nervous system theory, so your nervous system finally feels understood
✨ Explore the dimensions of capacity to create meaningful, aligned change amd reduce overwhelm
✨ A beloved client practice to help you anchor in to your body, to deepen your interoception at your pace
✨ Lifetime access & community support to continue to empower & inspire you!
Why this works...
These practices are gentle, body-based & accessible. In this mini-course, you'll learn practical tools and simple somatic practices to foster a greater sense of safety in your nervous system. What I find interesting is often we don't even recognize there is a lack of safety, we just feel 'on-edge' almost all the time... because for so many this has been a normal way of being. With guided supported, I encourage you to gently foster capacity, so day to day feels less overwhelming... and you experience greater inner-peace.
No complicated routines.
No forcing yourself to “calm down.”
Just small shifts that help your body remember safety again.
What happens when your system has more capacity?
• You recover from difficult moments faster
• You feel less overwhelmed by everyday stress
• Your body softens instead of constantly bracing
• You can support children or others without becoming depleted
• Life feels more spacious, manageable, and calm
This isn't about becoming perfectly calm.
It's about helping your body feel safe enough to be present.
You might be wondering...
What is Somatic Work, Therapy, or Coaching?
"Soma" is Greek for body, and so Somatic Therapy is body-based. Lately this has become a bit of a buzz word, and for good reason, as so many are disconnected from their bodies due to lifestyle, demands, an overstimulated society, and trauma. I have also been here and at one point was so disconnected from my body, because it didn't feel like a safe place to be. While our experiences are unique, it is connection that allows us to heal and grow. But I suspect you are here because you recognize this, and are looking to create positive change in your life!
When I was a child my wise mother gave me the gift of breath and meditation, and often asked me "what is your body saying?" Around the age of 7 I began playing with yoga forms, and noticed that they released tension or brought up sensation and emotion in different areas of my body. This is the basis of Somatic work, therapy or coaching - the integration of our experiences from physiological, emotional, cognitive, and energetic perspectives. Essentially Somatic Therapy is a holistic practice, however; everyone practices it differently... so it's good to ask.
What do I do as a Somatic Coach?
As this is and always has been integral to my work, I incorporate somatic coaching into all I do, from my online courses, to Craniosacral & Yoga, to Clinical Counselling and Speaking since 2011. I support clients to develop greater awareness around their body sensations, how this informs their emotions, thought patterns, subsequent behaviours, and beyond. This helps you to tune into your body wisdom, release patterns no longer serving, and create greater alignment in your life.
How I practice it differs depending on the client, their age, their learning and sensing type, and what modalities we are working with. Ultimately my purpose is to guide you back into connection with your body, so you can experience greater health, peace, love, joy, and gloWithin!
Who do I work with in my somatic practice?
I support clients of all ages and stages of life, with a focus on highly sensitive and ND individuals and families. You are welcome to read about my specialties and modalities below.
Specialties
Developing self awareness, neuroception & biofeedback for intuition & resilience
Highly sensitive & neurodiverse souls - ADHD, Autism, ODD & sensory processing
Empowering parents in supporting their sensitive & neurodiverse children
Anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, depression & sleep concerns
Comprehending near death & out of body experiences
Perfection, procrastination, body image & eating
Body autonomy & creating healthy boundaries
Attachment, parentification & intimacy
Releasing intergenerational patterns
Finding your voice & self-expression
Tapping into your full potential
Chronic pain patterns
Modalities
While I offer a variety of modalities, the choice is completely up to my clients:
Narrative Therapy and Dynamic Narrative Exposure Therapy™
Holistic Developmental Integration Therapy©
Internal Family Systems & Parts Therapy
Somatic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Solutions Focused Therapy
Craniosacral & Somatic Experiencing
Yoga and somatic movement
Bilateral art & sound practices
Meditation & mindfulness
Safe & Sound Protocol
Neuroaffective Touch®
Play Therapy
Biofeedback
Breathwork
Art Therapy
Braindance™
My qualifications
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC with BCACC) Applicant
Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCC with CCPA) Applicant
Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Bachelor of Business (UBC)
Certificate in Adult Learning (U Calgary)
Expert Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT-500)
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT)
Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT)
Registered Children's Yoga School (RCYS)
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
Craniosacral Therapy, Infants + Children (Visionary Healing)
Craniosacral Therapy Level 4 (Visionary Healing)
PESI Trauma & Memory Course: Somatic Experiencing® Skills with Dr. Peter Levine
PESI Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification with Dr. Abi Blakeslee
Certified Safe + Sound Protocol™ (SSP)Provider
Certified Dynamic Narrative Exposure Therapy™ (DNET) Provider
NeuroAffective Touch® Provider
Art Therapy Practitioner
Chronic Shame in Clinical Practice: An Embodied Relational Perspective
Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient
Braindance™ Instructor
I'm ready to foster capacity, to experience more calm.
Learn simple, powerful somatic practices that help you build capacity in an overwhelming world.
This course is yours for as long as you wish, including any upgrade & community support.
Begin fostering capacity today for only $49!
FAQs
How are 1:1 sessions held?
If 1:1 sessions are part of your purchase, they will be held securely via Zoom. You are welcome to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to book a 1:1 package.
How will I receive my purchase?
When you register you will receive immediate access via email and to any related Communities (if applicable) for further support. Please ensure you move emails from @glowithin.ca to your Inbox, so you don't miss out on your courses and any promos. You can unsubscribe at anytime as per our policies.
How long will I have my course for?
It's yours to keep along with any updates! If for some reason I change platforms, I will ensure you have full access to the materials in a format to refer back to.
What's your refund policy?
There are no refunds on digital products, as per our policies. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
How is this different to your other courses?
Great question! On the surface there does seem to be overlap with Reset & Reconnect and maybe even Authentically You, without Burnout. They all support nourishing your nervous system and wellbeing, but in different ways. Reset & Reconnect guides you through my foundational 4 steps - with the guided video course going much deeper and exploring foundational practices to support each step. Authentically You, without Burnout is a pdf guide packed with over 50 pages of Somatic-based reflection questions & practical steps to create greater alignment, so your system is constantly overwhelmed. How to Build Capacity in Our World Today focuses on key elements that detract from our capacity, and how to proactively foster greater capacity so sustainable wellbeing (and calm) is possible.
Questions?
North Vancouver, BC
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