SOUTH PORTLAND

Somatic Practices for Emotional Wellness

 an in-person movement group for adults 

facilitated by Margo Rosingana LCPC-C

  • Stress that manifests as physical tension

  • Disconnection from or unsafe in one's own body

  • Difficulty processing emotions physically and mentally

  • Unexplained heaviness in the body

  • Feeling out of sync with the body’s natural signals

  • Persistent pain without a clear medical cause

  • Tension headaches, migraines, or digestive issues

  • Body dysmorphia or struggles with body acceptance

  • Difficulty sensing physical sensations or emotions

  • Seeking grounding or control through unhealthy habits

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What if connecting to your body helps heal your mind?

In regular talk therapy, you might focus on your thoughts, emotions and past experiences. You gain insight and process deep feelings mostly through verbal communication.

Somatic therapy is different. Instead of words, the focus is on physical sensations, movement, stillness, and simple breathwork. It recognizes that feelings and trauma are stored in the body, not just the mind. It helps by fostering a felt sense of the present moment. It focuses on the body’s experience as a means of profound healing.

Somatic Practices for Emotional Wellness

Six Sessions Beginning May 12, 2025

Monday evening

5:30pm -7pm

with Margo Rosingana LCPC-C

Heart Stone Counseling ~ Carriage House

967 Broadway South Portland, ME

What to expect

  • Mondays  5:30 - 7:00 pm 

    March 10, 17, 24, 31 April 7, 14

  • Adults of all genders who have an interest in connecting with their body in a nourishing and supportive way are very welcome! Those who are curious about somatic therapy, have some ways of self-regulating, and who may have experienced trauma or prolonged stress are encouraged to participate.

  • Somatic Practices provides basic material needed every week. Participants are also encouraged to have your own notebook.

cost of six sessions

$135 x 2

Option 1: Two Installments

You will be charged 135.00 after you have been accepted into the group and 135 after the 3rd session.

$255

Option 2: Pay in advance

Save $15.00 by paying for all six sessions in advance.

spots are limited

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spots are limited ♥

Themes covered

Each week, Somatic Practices draws from The Somatic Therapy Workbook by Livia Shapiro. The workbook is not required for purchase for the group.

Week 1: Your Body Speaks Through Sensations

Week 2: Your Body Speaks Through Movement

Week 3: Your Body Has Boundaries

Week 4: Your Body Has Impulses You Can Trust

Week 5: Your Body Stores Information

Week 6: Your Body Has Innate Pathways for Healing

Margo Rosingana LCPC-C 

Somatic Psychotherapist, Yoga Instructor

As a long-time Restorative Yoga practitioner and teacher trainer, Margo has a deep appreciation for the physiological implications of maintaining a practice of rest and ease—which Restorative Yoga emphasizes—benefiting the body, heart, and mind. She brings this understanding of the nervous system to her work with clients so they may appreciate the rejuvenating aspects of rest in our busy lives.

Get Started

  • Inquire

    Fill out the form below to express interest in the Somatic Practices. You can also call us at 207-613-2470. We will send you a questionnaire and schedule a time and date for your screening to be in the group.

  • Screening

    Before joining Somatic Practices, we schedule a 15 minute video consult with the group facilitator to determine good fit and answer questions you might have.

  • Register

    Once you are accepted into the group, you will pay the fee and we will send you a welcome letter and the start date for your group.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • We can accept HSA/ FSA, debit, credit and checks. We are not using insurance for groups.

  • Depending on where you are in your healing process, this group might not be a good fit for you if you are inclined towards certain types of self-harm or suicidal ideation when feeling emotionally activated. If you experience internal stimuli such as voices or hallucinations, this group won’t be a good fit. If you struggle to notice others’ emotional experience or group dynamics, individual therapy might be a better fit.

  • In registering, you are reserving one of the limited spots in the group. To get the most out of the group, you should plan to attend all six scheduled dates. We understand that things come up; however, we are unable to provide refunds for missed sessions.

  • The minimum number of participants is four and the maximum number is eight.

  • This is a personal decision. Some people are interested in spacing out (i.e., going from weekly to biweekly) individual therapy while participating in the group. Some people want to continue to do both. Some people take a pause of their individual sessions altogether while attending group.

Testimonials

  • —Patty B

  • —Ang G.