Harnessing the Power of Strong Emotions: A Body-Mind Workshop for Authentic Connection
In today’s world of widespread trauma, polarization and conflict, many of us struggle with feelings of isolation and disconnection from ourselves and others. Emotions– the foundation of meaningful relationships– are often repressed or poorly expressed, limiting our ability to connect authentically. This workshop offers a transformative healing journey integrating body, mind, and soul. By learning to navigate intense emotions healthily, we can release fear, guilt, and shame. Through playful, safe, and creative exploration of emotional energy, we reconnect with our primal selves, fostering deeper, more authentic relationships.”
Join us to:
- Embody a wide range of emotional possibilities with curiosity and playfulness.
- Explore and process nuanced, unexplored emotions in a secure, supportive environment.
- Release old blockages and pains that prevent you from embracing life fully.
- Receive personalized guidance and support tailored to your unique needs.
- Reconnect with your innate vibrancy and inner rhythm–the core of your life’s purpose.
- Express your feelings freely, knowing you will be fully heard and understood.
- Develop the capacity to regulate your nervous system and remain centered amidst intense emotions.
- Stand your ground confidently when others direct deep emotions towards you.
Process, Practices and Tools:
- Trauma-Informed Bodymind Practices: Somatic dialogue and touch (inspired by Core Strokes, Bio Energetics, Postural Integration, Focusing, etc.) to help you connect with your body’s wisdom.
- Integrative Breathwork: Utilizing a 9-step Energetic Breath Cycle to release and integrate emotional energy.
- Roleplay based and Gestalt techniques: Helping to surface and process emotional blockages through embodied exploration.
- Shadow work: Reclaiming parts of the self by confronting and embracing shadow elements (lower self), freeing the higher self
- Conscious Movement and Guided Meditation: Unlocking your innate vibrancy through structured and free-form movement.
- Voice and Sound Work: Authentic expression through sound, giving voice to feelings often held inside.
- Ritual and Ceremony: Honoring transitions and breakthroughs through intentional practices.
We will alternate between individual and collective explorations, times for sharing and reflection.
The place in Villers-en-Prayères
This workshop is hosted in Villers-en-Prayères at 2h from Paris, in the “Domaine des 7 Vallons”. Built on 43 hectares of land with lakes, forests and meadows, the Domaine des 7 Vallons enjoys a natural setting conducive to healing, while being accessible by public transport. It is situated in the Champagne region in the heart of nature, a wonderful place with a large hosting capacity. For more details, see HERE.
What about the facilitator?
Dirk Marivoet, MSc.
is the founder and director of the International Institute for Bodymind Integration (IBI). He is an accredited psychotherapist (ECP) and a certified psychomotor therapist, having earned his credentials at the University of Leuven, where he served on the staff of the Psychiatry/Psychoanalytic Clinic for 11 years. Dirk is a Certified Trainer and Supervisor in Postural Integration, Energetic Integration, Reichian Bodywork and Pelvic-Heart Integration (as developed by Jack Painter, PhD), as well as a Core Energetics Teacher and Supervisor (under John Pierrakos, MD).
With 40 years of clinical and teaching experience in both academic and alternative fields of psychotherapy, Dirk developed the Core Strokes approach, which he now teaches internationally. He resides in Ghent, Belgium.
Practical information
Date and Location:
Date: from March 2nd, 2025 (4pm) to March 7th, 2025 (4pm)
Venue: Residential workshop, at 2h from Paris, in Domaine des 7 Vallons (in Villers-en-Prayères).
Rates for accommodation and meals :
Between 46 € and 125 € depending on your chosen option.
Reserve your accommodation directly via the online form:
Participation costs:
- Early Bird – 680 € (before February 2nd, 2025)
- Standard Tarif – 730 € (after February 2nd, 2025)
Enjoy a 10% discount by signing up another person.
Languages used :
English (with possible translation into French and Dutch by Dirk Marivoet)
QUESTIONS?
Write to Solène, who is responsible for the organization : solenegarreau@posteo.net