Writing from the Body
Essays, reflections, and resources on embodiment, somatic healing,
and staying present in ordinary human life – messiness included.
Many people come to my practice after having meaningful experiences with Cognitive
By Colleen Godfrey Work Wearing You Down? You’re Not Alone. Burnout recovery
Trauma, Embodiment, and the Gentle Return of Élan Vital By Colleen Godfrey
How meditation and visualization shape the brain, support nervous system regulation, and
Why the chest holds protection and tenderness—and how to support the heart
How the limbic system shapes anxiety, stress, and emotional response—and how somatic
Explore teachings on Unattached Burdens in IFS and how transpersonal connections can
Discover the Five Energetic Patterns —body-based survival strategies with unique gifts that
Explore healing for healers—support for therapists, helpers, and spiritual guides carrying unseen