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Wisdom of the Body
a Hakomi Approach to Healing Trauma ONLINE
with Vicky Gaughan and Gabriela Valdés Villarreal
Our way of responding to life events is stored in our nervous system; our bodies. These responses were useful adaptations when we lived the trauma events, however, they have become habitual and therefore limit our life energy.
Because the nervous system responds automatically in our known and habitual ways, in the Wisdom of the Body (WOB), we practice with conscious intention to do something different.
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In WOB we offer exercises to strengthen new neural pathways. The trainings are in two phases that incorporate instruction for somatic exercises, plus practice, and involve underpinning theory. The +Wiring practice phase assists in rooting the new information and experience. We follow this pattern in each of our sessions.
Wisdom of the Body Course
9 sessions of 3 hours
2025
September - 4th, 11th, 18th
October 2nd, 9th,16th
October 30th, November 6th, 13th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm UK * 11:30 – 3:30 pm CST * 11:30-2:30 Mexico
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On a neurophysiological level, each time we practice having a beneficial experience, were pulling engagement away from our brains trauma response centre and bringing engagement to other areas of our brain, specifically to our prefrontal cortex, where we can integrate the new experience and neuroplastic change occurs
- Mark Wolynn
Training Topics
Each session includes
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Theory with power points, materials
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Somatic Practices and Self Study relating to the Theory
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Meeting like minded people to share with and connect.
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3 hours with 10 minute break
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Autonomic Nervous System - How does it work?
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The Polyvagal Theory
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Ventral Vagal
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Sympathetic Nervous System
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Dorsal Vagal
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Neuroception
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Trauma healing process
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The Window of Tolerance
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Titration
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Pendulation
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Orientation
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Ventral Vagal
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Creating a stable base
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Sympathetic
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Connecting with our strength
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Boundaries
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Sacred anger
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Dorsal Vagal
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Exploration of extreme relaxation that comes about from feeling safe
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From dorsal to Sympathetic
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Co-regulation
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The Satisfaction Cycle with the five core developmental movement patterns from Body Mind Centering™ created by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
Wisdom of the Body Training sessions
Our training format
Wisdom of the Body
Training sessions
Thursdays through 2025​
biweekly 3:15 hour session 5pm to 8:15pm UK time
+Wiring practice
biweekly the following week of the training - 1 hour session
5pm to 6pm UK time
Free training sessions
Thursdays through 2025​
2 hour sessions
6pm to 8pm UK time
Free +Wiring practice
the following week of the training
1 hour session
5pm to 6pm UK time
By donation Wisdom of the Body Community space - We recognize that being in community is an essential and vital part for wellbeing and health and we want to make it available for whoever can benefit from the space. We will get together and share nourishing Hakomi and Wisdom of the body connection practices.
- Biweekly 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm UK
​The ONLINE Trainings
May 15th by donation training
And Still I Rise
This session focuses on the systemic dimension of trauma. We have been conditioned to think about trauma as an individual tragedy instead of events that are interconnected to larger systems of domination that shape our world. We also contemplate the notion of transformation through turmoil.
"Post traumatic growth means you’ve been broken – but you’ve put yourself back together"
– Sharon Begley
May 29th
Owning your Power
Connect with our innate personal power and experience strength in our bodies.
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One of the effects of trauma is the feeling of being caught in situations we find difficult to overcome. One of the missing experiences we may have had, is that of power and strength, to enable us to respond adequately to life situations.
In this training, we will explore connecting with our innate personal power.
Practice listening to your intuition, your inner voice; ask questions; be curious; see what you see; hear what you hear; and then act upon what you know to be true. These intuitive powers were given to your soul at birth. - Clarissa Pinkola Estés
June 12th
Death and grief
The gifts of grief. The healing power of tears.
The central question for this exploration is: How do we navigate endings and the inevitable feelings of loss that arise? This is fertile, if not trepidatious territory. So, let's find some companions in this training who can accompany us as we uncover how we stand in relation to death, dying, and grief.
“Is death your friend or your enemy? That my dear depends on you"- Pema Chodron
June 26th - by donation training
Resourcing ourselves
Knowing and practicing what gives us wellbeing and makes us strong.
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In this training, we focus on:
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Understanding our natural need for self-reflection and solitude.
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Exploring self care practices as a way to nurture and build resilience.
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Practicing radical self-acceptance, which may or may not be against our socialised way of being in the world .
Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness - Maya Angelou
Our Joyous Nature Series of 3 sessions
July 10 – Our Joyous Nature #1
from Pain to Pleasure – A healing process to discover what gets in the way of connecting with your natural pleasure.
July 17 – Our Joyous Nature #2
Resourcing and restoring – getting back to your own center
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July 24 – Our Joyous Nature #3
Joyful embodiment, an appreciation of your own natural pleasure.
July 31st
Belonging & Gratitude
last session of this series
We are designed to be in connection with others, we will celebrate and wire the connection we nourished in this training series.
…it’s one of those kind of things that runs silently in the background, underneath the conversations were having in the open... will I be liked? Will I be loved? Do I belong here? Is it ok for me to be here? It’s like this constant refrain that’s happening for so many people unconsciously - Toko-pa Turner
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In touch with the Earth
We want to explore the missing experience of being held and nourished – The first of the Five fundamental movements by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen.
Land to our people, it is everything: identity, the connection to our ancestors, the home of our nonhuman kinfolk, our pharmacy, our library, the source of all that sustains us - Sacred ground.― Robin Wall Kimmerer
by donation training Date tbc
Trauma Basic
An introduction to trauma, how it shows up in our lives and how it can be healed.
Trauma affects our body, mind, and spirit. Our nervous system influences how we perceive and respond to situations in daily life. If not attended to, unprocessed trauma can chronically affect the whole of us. With advances in the understanding of trauma, healing is possible. In this training, we want to focus on three questions:
The ability to offer the safe sanctuary of presence is central to treating trauma - Bonnie Badenoch
Date tbc
Trauma Deeper
We explore the different states of our nervous system when trauma is present. In this training we weave into the session an essential understanding alongside allied practices, for trauma healing.
"The body, not the thinking brain, is where we experience most of our pain, pleasure, and joy, and where we process most of what happens to us" -Resmaa Menakem
Past Events 2024 - 25
January 23rd – by donation training
And Still I Rise
Intergenerational trauma and Systemic oppression.
We will hold space for recognizing and honoring intergenerational trauma and systemic oppression.
February 6th – by donation training
Trauma Basic
An introduction of What is trauma, how it shows up in our lives and how it can be healed.
February 20th
Trauma Deeper
We share the different states of our nervous system when trauma is present and essential understanding and practices for trauma healing.
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March 6th
Self compassion
Essential practices to connect with ourselves with compassion.
We hear such harsh inner voices from the people we work with as therapists, but perhaps you find you also have similar tough, internal voices. This self-talk usually has a theme of unworthiness. Learning how to speak to ourselves kindly and with self-compassion is essential.
​March 20th
Loving Presence
We are made for connection – In this fundamental practice of Hakomi we refine our ways of being present with each other.
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Costs
We are offering options to sign up to the trainings and in each one we are including a concession. These are the values we invite to support ourselves; the facilitators. Based on the economy of the country and situation you are in, please choose conscientiously a value from the two options.
We are aware of life inequalities, If you are interested but unable to participate at this time because of your financial situation, contact us and we are sure that we will find a way to accommodate everyone’s needs.
Also if you are interested in the whole series or a package of three we invite you to contact us – Vicky: therapy@gojackrabbit.co.uk, Gabriela: aluzando@gmail.com –
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Service Name
Option 1
The Wisdom of the Body Complete Series – 58 hrs
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Value 1 – £720 – $ 907 USD
Value 2 – £504 – $ 635 USD
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Includes
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12 Training sessions – 3 hrs per session plus 10 +Wiring practice 1 hr sessions
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Free Recorded Nervous system healing Training – 4 hr
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Resource Kit – Psychoeducation and basic practices for clients and everyone
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Wisdom of the Body Community
To sign up, contact us Vicky: therapy@gojackrabbit.co.uk, Gabriela: aluzando@gmail.com –
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Service Name
Option 2
The Wisdom of the Body
3 sessions – 12 hrs
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Value 1 – £180 – $227 USD
Value 2 – £123 – $155 USD
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Includes
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3 Training sessions – 3 hrs per session plus 3 +Wiring practice 1 hr sessions
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Free Recorded Nervous system healing Training – 4 hr
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Resource Kit – Psychoeducation and basic practices for healing trauma
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Wisdom of the Body Community
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To sign up, contact us Vicky: therapy@gojackrabbit.co.uk, Gabriela: aluzando@gmail.com –
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Option 3
The Wisdom of the Body
1 session – 4 hrs
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Value 1 – £66 – $83 USD
Value 2 – £47 – $60 USD
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Includes
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1 Training session – 3 hrs per session plus 1 +Wiring practice 1 hr sessions
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Free Recorded Nervous system healing Training – 4 hr
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Resource Kit – Psychoeducation and basic practices for healing trauma
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Wisdom of the Body Community
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To sign up, click on any of the events listed above in this page.
PLUS you will have access to
4 Free Wisdom of the Body training 2 hours per session plus 4 Free +Wiring practice 1 hour sessions
16 By donation biweekly Wisdom of the Body Community space at 1 hour per session
Find more information of The Wisdom of the Body training sessions here
Spreading
the word
It has long been known that word of mouth is the best way to promote a course.
We thank you for telling your friends and colleagues about our courses.
In honour of endorsement, if someone you know signs up for our training, we will share with you a 30% discount. Please contact us if you are interested.