Theme: Embodied Liberation & Pleasure Practices
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde
Welcome August,
August is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and return to the wisdom that lives within your body.
Here at She Heals Journey, we believe healing is not just something you think through—
it’s something you feel into.
It’s the soft exhale after holding your breath for too long.
It’s the moment your shoulders relax when someone sees you fully.
It’s the subtle warmth that reminds you: you’re still here.
This Month’s Focus: Coming Home to the Body
For many of us—especially those carrying trauma, grief, or shame—the body can feel like an unsafe place.
You may have learned to disconnect in order to survive.
But embodiment is not about pushing past discomfort. It’s about gently reclaiming the parts of yourself you were once told to ignore, numb, or silence.
This month, we’re exploring how pleasure, presence, and body-based practices can help you rebuild safety from the inside out.
Whether you’re just beginning or deep in your healing, remember:
Pleasure isn’t a luxury. It’s a form of restoration.
August Blog Feature:
“Awakening the Erotic Body: How Pleasure Supports Trauma Recovery”
In this piece, we explore how trauma disconnects us from our sensual, feeling selves—and how healing practices like grounding, breathwork, and body-led rituals can help us return.
Read it here: [Blog Link]
—-Reflection Prompt: What does it feel like when I am safe in my body?
Embodiment Practice of the Month
The “Anchor & Aliveness” Exercise
- Sit or lie down in a quiet space.
- Place one hand on your belly, one on your chest.
- Breathe deeply. Ask: Where do I feel grounded?
—Where do I feel alive? - Stay with the sensations. Let them speak.
This practice helps regulate your nervous system and opens the door to deeper self-connection.
What’s New at She Heals Journey
Therapy Openings Available:
We’re accepting new clients for September. If you’re ready to explore body-based or trauma-informed healing, now is a great time to begin.
We also have our own intern that will be ready to accept new clients at reduce rates starting 8/18/2025.
[Contact]
Upcoming Sexual Trauma Recovery Group:
Our new group will begin in September. The Sacred Path to Sexual Trauma Healing.
[Learn more and apply for our first cohort]
Gentle Reminders
- Healing doesn’t mean you’re always at peace. It means you know how to return to yourself.
- Your body is not the enemy. It is the site of your freedom.
- There is no timeline for coming home. Move at the pace of safety.
You are allowed to be soft. You are allowed to be whole.
And you don’t have to do it alone.
In care and compassion,
She Heals Journey team xoxo
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