The Somatic Consultation Group will take place online, one Monday per month, from 11am to 1pm Pacific (Vancouver) Time. September 29th, October 20th, November 17th, December 8th, January 26th, February 23rd, March 23rd, April 20th, May 4th and June 8th.
We welcome counsellors, psychologists, social workers, and Hakomi practitioners who value and understand the benefits of bringing a somatic approach to their therapeutic work with clients. Regardless of your experience level of working with somatic methods, you can expect to be held in a kind, warm learning environment where we can explore together. Marcia is an Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BCACC (A-CS) and each session can count as 2 hours of group Clinical Supervision, for those needing to fulfill the requirement of supplemental supervision hours.
What you can expect:
Develop your own somatic awareness
Sharpen the somatic skills/techniques that you already use in your work
Learn and cultivate more somatic skills/techniques
Learn to slow yourself down with your clients, and invite them to do the same
Find/hone your own language to describe somatics to your clients and colleagues
Explore the relevance of power dynamics when working somatically
What participants have said about the group:
“I find the small group size allowed me to feel more comfortable, quickly. It gives a chance to get to hear from each person, in every session. “
“I have learned a great deal in these sessions and appreciated having the space to learn and share with other kind and thoughtful therapists. I have also appreciated having the opportunity to grow my network of people I feel confident referring clients to.”
“I think for me, comfort is built around opportunities to foster relationship and connection. The more we meet, the more my comfort grows. I find the Hakomi-inspired container very helpful in contributing to my comfort. The sacred way in which the work and each of us is held is in perfect alignment with my own personal counselling journey. The attention to somatic material is also how I support myself and clients and I am appreciating how Marcia encourages us to tune into what our bodies are speaking. This is not a, ‘let’s fix what is broken’ clinical consultation group. It is a ‘let us tenderly hold and be with exactly what is’ clinical consultation group. This includes both holding the people we support with this tenderness as
well as being received by the group with equal love and sacred appreciation.”
“What I have appreciated most about this group is the invitation to sit and listen from a place of embodied presence – what do I notice [in my body], how does this touch me? – as compared to top-down analysis or brain(centred) storming.”
“I also really appreciate how we foster a culture of authentic humility in our circle – that no one seems pressured to posture their expertise.”
“I deeply appreciate your receptivity, patience, open-inquiry style in word and approach (among other skills). The occasional guided meditations are beautifully done and very restful.”
“I enjoy Marcia’s calm presence, her unrushed approach to teaching and group discussions.”
“Marcia – I really appreciate your discernment style – discernment ‘a wise way of judging between things, or a particularly perceptive way of seeing things’ – yes, that! I appreciate your discernment style because I am left inspired to learn or discover more, without feeling ‘stupid’. You foster a profound safety around how ‘not knowing’ does not necessarily imply incompetence.”
There will be two groups from September 2025-6. One is on Mondays at lunchtime, the other on Friday mornings.
Mondays from 11am-1pm Pacific Time (Vancouver)
September 29th, October 20th, November 17th, December 8th, January 26th, February 23rd, March 23rd, April 20th, May 4th and June 8th
OR
Fridays from 9am-11am Pacific Time (Vancouver)
September 26th, October 17th, November 14th, December 12th, January 23rd, February 20th, March 20th, April 17th, May 8th and June 5th
(Please note there is one space left in the Friday group).
Cost:
For the year: $850 (please ask about how to pay in instalments, if needed)
Registration:
If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Marcia by email: marciaburton369@gmail.com
Please register as soon as you can to secure your spot.
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