Free Somatic Skills Workshop for Women in Transition
November 13th, 2025 | 6:00-7:15pm | Golden Community Center
If you're navigating a major life transition—exploring your identity, moving through divorce, rediscovering yourself in motherhood, or simply feeling overwhelmed by change—your body is holding the impact.
You might notice:
Tension in your chest, shoulders, or jaw that won't release
Racing thoughts that keep you up at night
Feeling disconnected from yourself
Anxiety that shows up physically, even when you "know" everything is okay
The sense that you're stuck in your head and can't access what you truly need
This is your nervous system trying to protect you. And while traditional talk therapy can help you understand why you feel this way, somatic work helps you shift how your body responds.
What is This Workshop?
I'm offering a free, hands-on evening workshop where you'll learn practical somatic skills you can use immediately when stress, anxiety, or overwhelm arises.
This isn't a lecture about wellness. It's an experiential workshop where we'll practice together.
You'll learn:
🌿 What somatic therapy is and why it works when talk therapy alone isn't enough
🌿 How your nervous system works (and why it sometimes works against you during transitions)
🌿 Two foundational somatic skills: Grounding and Orienting—simple practices that interrupt the stress response
🌿 Two somatic practices you can use immediately: Perspective-taking and working with "medium stress" so you build capacity for the hard stuff
By the end of the evening, you'll have tangible tools to help regulate your nervous system when life feels overwhelming.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for women navigating transitions, including:
Identity Exploration:
Questioning or discovering your sexual orientation later in life
"Late bloomer lesbians" navigating coming out in your 30s, 40s, 50s+
Career transitions or shifts in how you see yourself
Exploring who you are beyond roles you've played
Relationship Transitions:
Moving through divorce or separation
Healing from a breakup
Dating again after a long relationship
Navigating co-parenting or changing family dynamics
Motherhood Transitions:
Postpartum adjustment and identity shifts
"Empty nest" and rediscovering yourself
The grief and growth of motherhood changing you
Feeling like you've lost yourself in caregiving
Anyone seeking deeper mind-body connection:
Feeling stuck despite years of talk therapy
Experiencing anxiety or overwhelm that shows up physically
Wanting tools to stay grounded during uncertainty
Curious about body-based approaches to healing
If you see yourself in any of these experiences, this workshop is for you.
What Makes This Workshop Different?
Most workshops about stress management teach you breathing exercises and send you on your way. This one goes deeper.
We'll explore:
Why your body can't tell the difference between imagined threats and real ones (and what to do about it)
How to work with your nervous system instead of fighting against it
Why practicing with "medium stress" (not your biggest trauma) is the key to building lasting capacity
How to shift your physical response to stress through perspective and presence
And most importantly: We'll practice together. You won't just learn about these skills—you'll actually experience them in your body during the workshop.
Why Somatic Work Matters During Transitions
When you're going through a major life change, your nervous system is constantly scanning for safety. And when your identity, relationships, or sense of self feels unstable, your body interprets that as threat—even when you're not in physical danger.
This is why you might:
Feel anxious about a conversation that hasn't happened yet
Lie awake at night replaying scenarios
Experience physical tension that doesn't match your current circumstances
Feel like you're constantly bracing for something
Your body is trying to protect you. But it needs help understanding: "I'm safe right now. I can handle this."
That's what somatic work offers. Not positive thinking or willpower—but actual nervous system regulation that your body can feel and trust.
What You'll Take Home
By the end of this workshop, you'll have:
✨ Two foundational somatic skills (grounding and orienting) you can use anytime, anywhere
✨ Two somatic practices for working with stress, anxiety, and challenging decisions
✨ A deeper understanding of why your body responds the way it does during transitions
✨ Tangible experience of what it feels like when your nervous system shifts from activation to regulation
✨ A community of other women navigating similar transitions
And if you're interested in going deeper, I'll share information about Discovery Sessions—a 90-minute extended intake where you can experience Somatic Experiencing® therapy firsthand and explore whether ongoing work together feels right.
About the Facilitator
I'm Meagan Witt, MA, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner. I specialize in supporting women through life's biggest transitions—particularly identity exploration, relationship changes, and motherhood shifts.
I practice Somatic Experiencing® because I've seen how powerful it is when words aren't enough. Your body holds wisdom that your mind can't always access. My work is about helping you reconnect with that wisdom so you can move through transitions with more groundedness, clarity, and courage.
I've been in private practice since 2022, and before that, spent nine years as a school social worker. I'm licensed in Colorado, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Washington DC (in progress). I live in Golden with my family, where you can find me hiking, practicing yoga, and reminding myself to use these very same somatic skills when life gets overwhelming.
Workshop Details
📅 When:
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
6:00-7:15pm (75 minutes)
📍 Where:
Golden Community Center
Coal Creek North Community Room
Convenient parking available
💰 Investment:
FREE
🎟️ RSVP Required:
Space is limited to ensure an intimate, supportive environment.
Please reserve your spot by emailing meagan@goldenlightpsychotherapy.com or calling 630.204.3020 or through Eventbrite
What to Bring:
Just yourself. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring water if you'd like.
Accessibility:
The Golden Community Center is wheelchair accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let me know when you RSVP so I can ensure the space works for you.
Can't Make It? Here Are Other Ways to Connect
If you're interested in somatic work but can't attend this workshop, I offer:
Discovery Sessions ($215):
A 90-minute extended intake where we explore what brings you to therapy, experience Somatic Experiencing® firsthand, and assess whether we're a good fit for ongoing work.
Individual Therapy:
Weekly or biweekly sessions (in-person in Golden, CO or virtual in Colorado, Illinois, Wisconsin)
Standard sessions: $195
Prepaid packages available with discounts
Sliding scale offered for accessibility
Virtual Therapy:
I work with clients throughout Colorado, Illinois, and Wisconsin via secure telehealth. Washington DC licensure is in progress.
Reserve Your Spot
Ready to learn practical tools for navigating life's transitions?
RSVP for the Free Somatic Skills Workshop:
📧 Email: meagan@goldenlightpsychotherapy.com
📱 Call/Text: 630.204.3020
🌐 Website: www.goldenlightpsychotherapy.com
Space is limited—please reserve your spot by November 15th.
I Hope to See You There
Transitions are hard. Your body is holding the weight of uncertainty, change, and all the emotions that come with it.
You don't have to navigate this alone—and you don't have to wait until you're in crisis to get support.
This workshop is a starting point. A place to learn that your body already knows how to heal. Somatic work just helps you access that wisdom.
I'd be honored to practice with you.
Reserve your spot today.
With compassion,
Meagan Witt, MA, LPC
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner
Golden Light Psychotherapy
P.S. Can't attend but want to stay connected? Subscribe to my email list for future workshop announcements, somatic practices, and reflections on navigating transitions with body wisdom.
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