Re-Connect Workshop
Somatic Awareness & Journaling
for Mental Health and Wellbeing
The busyness of our culture makes it difficult to slow down and pay attention to the subtle needs of our bodies and minds. We often feel stressed and stuck, which causes us to lose our sense of presence, both physically and mentally. This disconnection from ourselves and others can be particularly problematic during overwhelming times, when our need for connection is greater than ever.
In this workshop, you will explore gentle and specific movements inspired by early development and holistic approaches designed to release tension and regulate your nervous system. Once you have entered this safe and centered space, journaling becomes an embodied practice that is meaningful, grounding, and insightful.
All aspects of yourself are interconnected (physical, emotional, psychological), and as we highlight these connections, you will experience greater clarity and aliveness in your entire being.
Reclaim your well-being, one movement and one word at a time.
Monthly workshop
Starting in August 2025 at The Wildflower Collective in Havertown, PA
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Art by Amy Salmone©
Who is This For?
This workshop is for people who want to experience:
- Relief from emotional and physical tension
- Less stress and anxiety
- An authentic sense of presence
- Slowing down
- Feeling grounded in their body
How It Works
This mindfulness-based approach uses therapeutic movements and the principles of guided meditation to enhance your overall well-being, starting with the release of tension on a physical level and expanding to your mental and emotional states. Based on the Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education and the therapeutic aspects of journaling, this approach offers a unique experience to regulate your nervous system and explore the deeper parts of who you are.
The results include increased body awareness, reduced tension, and a deeper sense of calm and connection with yourself. No previous experience or skill level is required; the beauty of this practice lies in the fact that everyone begins where they are, allowing for personal improvement and self-discovery.
~ Bring your attention inward
~ Quiet your mind
~ Listen to your body
~ Build emotional regulation
~ Reconnect to yourself
~ Feel the genuine support of community
You will lie on a mat and follow verbal instructions throughout the session. The movements are very slow and gentle, requiring your brain and nervous system to engage more than your muscles. Between the movement sessions, you will have time to journal following meaningful prompts and guidance, and share your experience.
What to bring:
- A mat. A thick one is good - we want you to be very comfortable :)
- Your favorite notebook/journal and a pen
- Extra layers of clothing, you will not get warmed up by the movements
Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states.
Carol Welch, Biosomatic teacher
What People Say
Emily S.
Your classes and workshops are always great, and this has so much to do with you and the way you teach. It’s a gift that you have.
There is no sense of tension or expectation, I don’t feel any fear and so my body can go into a natural state easily.
You’re facilitating this very natural process and you are doing it beautifully, thank you.
Jennifer B.
You create the safest places that allow us to be our authentic selves.
Your events are always a source of happiness, growth, learning, and fun for me. It is so therapeutic.
Anna M.
Your workshops are a touchstone in my personal development journey. They allow me to slow down and focus on myself. Your presence is so calming and supportive, and I have learned so much - not only about my body, but also how I view myself and think in general.
It's like movement for personal growth!
Your Guide
Francine Bonjour-Carter
Francine brings over 20 years of diverse and rich experience in somatic awareness, nature-based spiritual practices, and trauma-informed work. Her practical and creative approach is grounded and compassionate, using therapeutic movement, awareness, and writing as tools for mental health wellness and self-expression.
Her classes and workshops are empowering, helping others navigate life with greater ease and feel truly at home within themselves.