Are you over quick-fixes for trauma and ready to do work that really heals?
Learning to ATTUNE to your nervous system is the foundation you need.
Come alive after trauma through connecting with your nervous system
Living with trauma makes it hard to feel like we’re really, actually living…
We don’t feel like ourselves, we struggle to feel connected to others,
and our world gets smaller and smaller as anxiety, overwhelm, and shutdown limit what we’re able to do.
What we really want is to feel ALIVE again…
We want to feel MORE FULLY, VIBRANTLY, COMFORTABLY US, so we can be present for life the way we deeply want, have the experiences our heart longs for, and take the risks that make life worth living.
But when so much of our energy is spent just getting by, it’s hard to see a path from here to there.
When we’re desperate to feel better, of course we’d wish there could be a quick fix, even if we know shortcuts don’t cut it when it comes to healing trauma.
WE JUST NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO START…
We need a way forward that’s GROUNDED, and REAL. One that respects our body’s natural responses to stress, explains why we struggle, and creates compassion for what we’ve gone through and how hard it’s been.
WE NEED TO UNCOVER THE HEALING MAP OUR NERVOUS SYSTEM ALREADY KNOWS,
so we can grow the RESILIENCE our body is already wired for.
When we build a relationship with our nervous system, we can hear exactly what it’s telling us, and give it just what it needs to feel
authentic ✱ capable ✱ connected ✱ present ✱ hopeful ✱ alive
When we learn to ATTUNE to our nervous system to care for where we are, we can finally move toward where we really want to be.
FOR 9 WEEKS TOGETHER, we’ll start by understanding how the nervous system helps us survive and allows us to thrive.
Then we’ll dive deeper to translate that understanding into your unique experience of your personal nervous system—so you can reshape your biology for more SAFETY AND CONNECTION, and repattern your responses for more FLEXIBILITY AND EASE.
“Through ATTUNE, I've learned that my nervous system requires self compassion, acknowledgement, and resources that I have available to me in order to begin to really heal and regulate; that my anxiety and panic are not all-or-nothing states—that there is a continuum of signs and signals that my body communicates that more safety and connection is needed, if I am willing to pause and listen; and at a very important, basic level, that I do not need to fear connecting deeply with what I am feeling, and where I am feeling it, physically, in my body. Kristen is exceptionally accessible, compassionate, and gentle with these powerful lessons. As someone who has spent many years in and out of talk therapy, EMDR, parts work and other somatic therapies, I can say that this course held the key to unlocking what it means to truly begin to heal from trauma.”
~ Julia Bacon, ATTUNE participant
Come alive after trauma through connecting with your nervous system
• 9 WEEKS of LIVE CLASSES on ZOOM
• POLYVAGAL -INFORMED
• CLASS RECORDINGS within 24 hours
• PRIVATE ONLINE CLASS COMMUNITY
Here’s how you’ll learn to ATTUNE to your nervous system (and yourself!)…
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Learn the biology behind what you do, think, and feel.
Explore your nervous system’s drive to survive and need to connect through the lens of polyvagal theory, to get a whole new perspective on why you’ve struggled and how that can change.
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Identify what safety and survival look and feel like for YOU.
Get curious about how different nervous system states express in your unique body and mind, so you can recognize when they’re happening and respond to them in real time.
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Practice tracking your state to know what you need.
Experience how developing a habit of regularly sensing what autonomic state you’re in allows you to more clearly connect with what you want and need.
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Discover the best resources to support you no matter what state you’re in.
Get specific about what shifts you out of survival and what helps you anchor in safety so you can shape your nervous system for more connection and less (unnecessary) protection.
And here’s what you’ll receive…
9 weeks of LIVE 90-minute classes on Zoom, with experiential learning and space for Q&A.
A private course community for sharing, connecting, and finding support with other participants.
Access to recordings of all live classes for one full year after our last class to review as much as you like.
A course workbook and other PDFs to encourage your exploration long after the live classes are done.
Direct contact with me through the course for guidance and support with what we explore.
“I really didn’t know what was going to come from 9 weeks worth of engaging with my nervous system, but I did know how much curiosity I had—and I trusted that. The come-as-you-are feel of our first class assured me I was both in the right place and that I would grow from here. The simple approach allowed me to sink in with depth more quickly than I had imagined. [Putting what we were learning into practice] revealed, resourced, and nurtured my inherent living awareness as a human being. The pace [of the course] impressed upon me the value of patience and understanding—first and foremost with myself, my body, and my nervous system, like walking into the deep end slowly enough to remember how to swim. I began to demystify my personal experience on a daily basis as I leaned into these practices of connecting and being present. [And now], nearly a year after beginning ATTUNE, I continue to learn from and lean into the resources I was offered while in the course. If you…sense in yourself a curiosity about this course, I encourage you to go further and experience how it might be a valued part of your path forward.”
~ Paul Gerlitz, ATTUNE participant
Hi there! I’m Kristen
I studied and explored the body and nervous system for years before I began to understand my nervous system in a way that could help me heal from complex trauma. Learning polyvagal theory shifted my entire perspective on why I struggled so much, and showed me real possibilities for getting unstuck. I’d love to help the same happen for you.
I know how empowering the science of safety and survival can be, but I also know that real transformation requires understanding the ways we embody that science everyday. When we listen to the wisdom of our nervous system and how it helps us survive, we can begin to step into our full aliveness beyond the trauma we’ve suffered. If you know your nervous system is key to healing and you want to dive in, I hope you’ll join me in ATTUNE. And if you’d like to learn more about my training and experience, please take a look here.
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You're in the right place if...
• You’re struggling to make sense of your reactions and responses, and want a science-based framework that helps explain what’s happening and offers a way through.
• You want a better conceptual AND embodied understanding of polyvagal theory and how to apply it to your personal healing.
• You’ve tried a lot of approaches to healing trauma but want a way to bring it all together that feels practical and coherent.
• You want to learn with someone who gets that understanding your nervous system takes more than just reading a book, and that listening to your body takes practice and time.
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This might not be the space for you if...
• If you’ve already worked extensively with polyvagal theory in your healing and know your nervous system inside and out.
• If you don’t have the bandwidth or desire to explore and embody the material you learn in your day-to-day life (no shame, this is just a course that will benefit you more if you do!).
• If you want to learn how to “master” your nervous system and “control” your responses (that’s not my vibe, and also not what I’ve found really works!).
• You’re in a time of active crisis and need more personalized and intensive support than an online group experience alone can provide.
If you’re wondering…
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All live classes are 90 minutes and will take place on Tuesdays at 3pm ET (east coast US/Canada). Convert that to your local time here.
Attending live isn’t a requirement; you’re welcome to participate asynchronously if your schedule or time zone requires!Class 1: Tuesday, January 30, 3pm-4:30pm EDT (US/Can)
Class 2: Tuesday, February 6, 3pm-4:30pm EDT (US/Can)
Class 3: Tuesday, February 13, 3pm-4:30pm EDT (US/Can)
Class 4: Tuesday, February 20, 3pm-4:30pm EDT (US/Can)
Class 5: Tuesday, February 27, 3pm-4:30pm EDT (US/Can)
Class 6: Tuesday, March 5, 3pm-4:30pm EDT (US/Can)
Class 7: Tuesday, March 12, 3pm-4:30pm EDT (US/Can)
Class 8: Tuesday, March 19, 3pm-4:30pm EDT (US/Can)
Class 9: Tuesday, March 26, 3pm-4:30pm EDT (US/Can)
*Please note there’ll be a seasonal time change in the US from EST to EDT the week of March 10th, which may differ from your local seasonal time change.
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It’s not a problem, not everyone can!
I’ve designed the course to feel complete and coherent even if you attend asynchronously (which many participants do!). Recordings will be available within 24 hours of the live class, and you can use our online class community on Circle to stay engaged and on-track. I’ll be checking in regularly with the group to see how it’s going, and available for any questions that come up along the way. If you still have concerns about not being able to attend all the classes live, reach out and let’s chat :)
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I believe that making a course trauma-informed requires at least three important elements, and I’ve designed ATTUNE with all of them in mind:
Context: Our nervous system likes to know why we’re doing what we’re doing, so we’ll take the time to move through information and experiential practices in a way that makes sense and feels relevant and embodied (not just conceptual).
Connection: We’ll be exploring our nervous systems together over a period of 9 weeks, which gives you a LOT more opportunities to connect with the content, yourself, and the group than in a one-and-done class. Our online class community provides an easy way to connect outside of the live calls, and you’ll also be welcome to contact me directly along the way if you need any feedback or guidance about what’s coming up for you.
Choice: Our nervous system needs to have choice in order to feel safe, so you get to choose exactly how it feels best and safe for you to engage with the course—live calls, recordings, PDFs, and our online course community are all available, and I trust you to decide what’s right for you!
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In ATTUNE, you’ll use the concepts of polyvagal theory to build an embodied relationship with your nervous system and discover your own autonomic path for long-term healing. You’ll learn how to connect with your body, through the lens of the nervous system—getting to know how you experience survival and safety mentally, emotionally, physically, and relationally everyday. It’s all about creating a foundation for healing from trauma that can guide and support you in the moment AND in the long term.
Embodied Resource focuses on learning to use your body’s natural abilities for sensation, movement, breath, and more to regulate and build capacity in your nervous system for embodied safety. You’ll learn lots of body-based practices to feel safe in your body and give your healing the somatic support it needs, and understand how to use them in a mindful, nuanced, deeply effective way. Embodied Resource is shorter than ATTUNE (6 weeks instead of 9), and also complements it well. You’re welcome to take both, but neither is a prerequisite for the other!
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I typically run ATTUNE only once a year, so the next round will most likely be in early 2025. You can get on my mailing list to make sure you hear about it when it happens, and to stay in the loop about other opportunities to learn with me in the meantime!
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No, ATTUNE is a course that’s intended solely for personal education and use, not to train, support, or certify you to do nervous system work with clients. It will assist you in better understanding and regulating your own nervous system, which will undoubtedly help you show up more resourcefully for the people and work that’s important to you.
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You may choose to join ATTUNE with one payment in full, or with fee-free monthly payments over 3 or 6 months; the first/initial payment is made when you register for the course, and the subsequent payments will be charged to your credit card on that same date the following months (e.g. if you register on January 16th, your card will be charged for the remaining payments on Feb. 16th, Mar. 16th, etc.). Click here to go directly to the payment plan options. You’re responsible for the full payment of the course, regardless of whether you choose to complete or access it.
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Most likely! Email me with any further questions, including if you want help sorting out whether ATTUNE might be a good fit for you. I’d love to help you make an informed decision without any sales-pitch pressure for you to enroll :)
What ATTUNE participants are saying…
Come alive after trauma through connecting with your nervous system
$720 ONE-TIME
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Last day to register is Sunday, January 28th
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Class starts Tuesday, January 30th
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Last day to register is Sunday, January 28th ~ Class starts Tuesday, January 30th ~
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* Nine (9) 90-min. live group Zoom calls for over 13 hours of teaching, experiential practice, and Q&A.
* Contact with me throughout the course for feedback and support with what you’re discovering.
* Access to class recordings for 1 YEAR after the live course ends.
* A private online community to connect with and learn from other participants exploring right alongside you.
* A course workbook + class notes to reinforce your learning and deepen your understanding long after our last class.
Your nervous system is ready to help you heal...
Let’s get started!
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