The surrender series

The Surrender Series ©

Important information:

Scroll to the bottom of the page (purple boxes) for an overview of all Surrender Series workshops, webinars, trainings and more. Many are offered regularly within the community, but each can also be booked individually and adapted for organisations or private groups.

The surrender series in person events are women only. The trauma informed webinars for professionals is open to all genders.

Why I created the surrender series

My own journey through trauma, chronic stress and eventual healing was the inspiration behind The Surrender Series. I have been working with the word SURRENDER since 2021 with an intention to be less reactive, more balanced and more at ease in my body. Surrender to me represents self compassion, self awareness of needs, nervosu system regulation and acceptance. After years of living in a state of survival, I came to understand just how powerful it can be to reconnect with the body, to learn the language of the nervous system, and to cultivate a sense of inner safety. I also realised how many others were carrying similar burdens, often quietly, often feeling alone without the tools or support to find their way back to balance. The Surrender Series grew from a heartfelt wish to offer what I wish I had found sooner: safe, supportive spaces to learn, to feel, and gain more somatic awareness in group spaces. I wanted others ot feel the power of co-regulation and a space where you can feel seen, heard and not judged.

Through workshops, support groups, webinars and other offerings, The Surrender Series shares practical, accessible approaches for nervous system regulation and emotional wellbeing. It brings together somatic practices, trauma informed education and self compassion in a way that is gentle, empowering and deeply human. At its heart, this work is about helping people come home to themselves with more awareness, more balance and more ease. Everything I offer is grounded in lived experience, and guided by the belief that being the best version of ourselves is not only possible, it is our birthright.

Who would benefit? Who is it for?

The Surrender Series offers something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a one off workshop, a webinar, a longer course or simply wish to try something new, each offering is unique and covers a variety of topics with trauma informed practice, somatics and nervous system regulation at the core.

I regularly offer these sessions within the community, as well as in companies, organisations, for teams and small private groups.

The intention is to learn new skills, gain new knowledge and create a personal toolkit that helps you become less reactive, more balanced, more aware of your body and better able to manage the pressures of life. You do not need to have experienced trauma, just have experienced life and the bumpy ride it can be.

The theoretical foundations:

This series is grounded in an integrative theoretical base, drawing from neuroscience, trauma informed psychotherapeutic/psychoeducational models, and mind–body (somatic) practices. It brings together a range of integrative approaches that support more awareness, growth. regulation, and increased nervous system resilience.

We will explore (just naming a few and these can vary depending on the course, webinar or session):

Nervous System Theory
Understanding how the autonomic nervous system responds to stress, safety, and connection helps us make sense of emotional states and supports more effective self- and co-regulation.
The Window of Tolerance (Dan Siegel)
A clear and practical model that helps identify when we are in a balanced, resilient state and what supports us in returning there when we move into overwhelm or shut down.
Polyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges)
Offers a powerful lens for understanding the body’s response to threat and safety. This theory underpins many body-based and relational approaches to trauma recovery.
Somatic Approaches (an integrative approach)
These integrative, body based practices recognise that trauma is held in the body. By tuning into physical sensations, we can gently support regulation, release, and integration. I have trained with various professionals in this field inclduing Bessel Van Der Kolk, Peter Levine, Arielle Svhwartz and more; they have inspired my approach. The series explores somatic approaches emphasising the importance of tuning into bodily experience to recognise and release stored stress, helping to restore nervous system balance and support healing.
The Impact of Stress from a Nervous System Perspective
The body responds to perceived threat through automatic states such as fight, flight, or freeze. When stress becomes overwhelming or ongoing, the nervous system can struggle to return to balance. This helps us understand trauma not just as an event, but as a lasting imprint on the nervous system and why some patterns of response can feel so hard to shift.
Mindfulness
A key foundation for present-moment awareness. Mindfulness enhances interoception (awareness of internal states), reduces reactivity, and builds emotional flexibility.
Compassion Focused Interventions (Paul Gilbert, compassion focussed therapy and commpassionate mind training)
Bringing together neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, and Buddhist psychology, this approach helps build inner safety, reduce shame, and strengthen the compassionate self.
Trauma Theory
Drawing from psychological, neurobiological, attachment, family systems and relational research, trauma theory provides an essential foundation for understanding the lasting impact of trauma and how healing occurs through connection, safety, and integration.

The Origins of the Surrender Series

The Surrender Series was first developed at the end of 2022, with the initial courses running in 2023.
My intention was to create a safe enough, trauma informed space where individuals could learn, co-regulate, and connect with others.
The early courses focused on key themes including trauma awareness, nervous system regulation, somatic practices, embodiment, and mindfulness.
I began by offering two hour sessions, once a month, over a four month period.
As the series evolved, these sessions were extended to three and then four hours to allow more time for reflection, discussion, and integration.
Following the first full run in 2023, I reviewed and revised the material to incorporate new insights and resources gained through ongoing professional development.
By 2025, the series had grown significantly both in depth and structure, reflecting all I had learned and experienced over several years of study and facilitation.
This most current version is the foundation for the new and expanded Surrender Series, launching in 2026, and I’m truly excited to share it with you.

The 2026 NEW Surrender series

Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns of nervous system dysregulation?

The Surrender Series is a carefully designed, trauma informed series that supports you to regulate your nervous system, reconnect with your body, and build greater emotional resilience and presence in daily life.

This series offers a flexible mix of workshops, webinars, a monthly connection group, and other resources, so whether you’re seeking deep immersive work or something more accessible and ongoing, there’s something here for everyone. You can choose how you engage, based on your needs, preferences and capacity.

Through gentle, embodied practices and a supportive learning space, you’ll explore how stress and trauma affect the nervous system, and how somatic tools can help you return to a sense of safety, regulation, and connection.

Whether you’re new to this work or looking to deepen your understanding, the Surrender Series offers accessible, compassionate guidance to help you feel more grounded, supported, and whole.

What is nervous system dysregulation?

Nervous system dysregulation happens when the body struggles to return to a calm, balanced state after stress or threat. It’s a common result of chronic stress or unresolved trauma and can affect how we feel, think, behave and connect with others.

You may be experiencing dysregulation if you notice:

Feeling constantly on edge, anxious or unable to relax
Shutting down emotionally or physically (numbness, fatigue)
Sudden mood changes or emotional outbursts
Trouble sleeping, resting, or focusing
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks or relationships
Patterns of overworking, people-pleasing, or avoidance
Difficulty trusting your body or feeling safe in it

These responses are not faults or flaws, they are protective patterns your nervous system has learned in order to keep you safe. The Surrender Series helps you meet those patterns with compassion, and gently support your body in finding regulation again.

Why nervous system regulation matters

Regulation is the process of helping your body return to a sense of balance, safety and connection after stress. It doesn’t mean feeling calm all the time, it means becoming more flexible and able to move through life’s ups and downs without getting stuck.

Benefits of nervous system regulation can include:

Greater emotional stability and resilience
Improved sleep, digestion and focus
Reduced anxiety and overwhelm
More ease in relationships and communication
A deeper sense of safety in your body
The ability to pause and respond, rather than react

What is somatic work and how does it help?

Somatic work brings attention to the body and its felt experience, helping you reconnect with sensations, emotions, and internal cues in a safe and supported way.

It offers a path to healing that doesn’t require retelling trauma stories or intellectual analysis. Instead, it works with the nervous system directly—allowing space for integration, regulation, and rest.

Through somatic practices, you may experience:

A stronger connection to your body and inner cues
More self-trust and internal safety
A shift from survival-based patterns to embodied presence
A renewed sense of wholeness and self-compassion

What’s included in the series?

Various courses and webinars
Explore a range of topics such as:

Working integratively and holistically with your nervous system
Nervous system regulation techniques
Trauma sensitive mindfulness
Compassion based practices (informed by compassion-focused therapy)
Somatic and embodiment theory
Understanding the window of tolerance
An introduction to polyvagal theory
Trauma awareness and psychoeducation
Stress and how it impacts the body/nervous system

Choose a full course, workshops, join individual webinars, or build your own learning path with different offerings in the series.

Yearly internsive workshops

Trauma Informed Practice Webinars for Professionals

Professional Aims of Trauma Informed Training:

Increase understanding of the prevalence and impact of trauma across different populations.
Develop awareness of how trauma affects brain development, behaviour, and relationships.
Foster empathy and sensitivity when working with individuals and communities who have experienced trauma.
Promote safety, trust, and empowerment in professional and organisational practice.
Equip professionals with practical strategies for recognising trauma responses and preventing retraumatisation.
Strengthen skills in trauma informed communication, de escalation, and emotional regulation.
Offer an integrative approach to trauma informed practice that combines knowledge, reflection, and practical application.
Integrate trauma informed principles into policies, procedures, and service delivery.
Enhance collaboration and teamwork through a shared trauma informed approach.
Support resilience and self care among professionals to reduce stress and promote wellbeing.
Encourage ongoing reflection, learning, and development of trauma informed practice.

The Surrender Workshops: Reclaiming Your Body through somatic and integrative practices
Held twice a year in 4 week blocks (January–April and September–December), these 3 hour sessions focus on gentle body-based exploration, rest, and reconnection.

Themes include:

Landing Softly – Gently arriving in body and breath
The Quiet Between – Finding stillness and space
Held by the Body – Reclaiming internal support
Unfolding Slowly – Letting go with kindness
A Place to Rest – Cultivating internal refuge
Into the Quiet Flow – Moving with rhythm and ease
The Softening Path – Healing without pressure
Returning Home – Integration and stillness

Find Your Voice: Reclaiming Expression through Somatic and Vocal Practices

Held twice a year in four-session blocks (January–May and September–December), these 2 hour workshops offer a gentle, body-led space for reconnecting with your voice.

Through sound, movement, and rest, we explore the voice as a pathway to presence, safety, and authentic self-expression.

This is a trauma informed, somatic series that works with the vagus nerve and autonomic nervous system to support regulation, emotional awareness, and inner balance.

Themes include:

Grounding the Voice – Breath, body and the foundations of sound
Voice and the Felt Sense – Listening from within
Sounding from the Body – Voice as somatic expression
Expression and Boundaries – Exploring the somatic throat
Reconnecting with the Voice – Regulation and return
Vibration and Vitality – Voice as energy in motion
Voice and Presence – Stillness in sound
Resting the Voice – Integration and inner listening

Monthly connection group

For those who have completed one of the surrender series sessions, a twice monthly support group is available:

One online and one in-person session per month
90-minute sessions
Includes shared resources, new practices, and supportive connection
A space for grounding, reflection, and continued learning

This is a supportive space for shared experience, this is not a space for processing or retelling trauma stories.

A personal invitation

I created the Surrender Series as a space for non-judgmental listening, learning and co regulation, where we can come together with honesty, compassion, and respect for our bodies. Nervous system regulation work has changed my life, and I am so looking forward to sharing this next chapter with you and holding space together.

2026 offerings video: Surrender series 2026

Contact me direct if you are interested or book via the link.

Surrender Series Offerings:

Reclaiming the Body Workshops

The Surrender Series

Reclaiming the Body Through Somatic Practices

A trauma informed workshop series for women

About the Series

The Surrender Series is a series of somatic workshops, webinars, events and more designed to support nervous system regulation, embodied self-awareness, and authentic connection. These sessions create a safe and respectful space for women to gently explore the body as a source of presence, balance, and inner safety.

Reclaiming the body through somatic practice invites you into a deeper relationship with your body through mindful movement, breath, sound, and rest. Grounded in trauma-informed approaches, these practices prioritise choice, consent, and personal pace.

This is a space to reconnect with yourself, release what no longer serves you, and remember your body as a place of wisdom and belonging.

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

Workshop Details (current community offering)

Location: The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh
Time: 10:00 to 13:00
Duration: 3 hours
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants
Participants: Women only

Cost

£45 per session
£160 for a block of 4 sessions (amounts to £40 per workshop)
£81 for 2 people attending (amounts to £40.50 a ticket)
1 community space is available each session (pay what you can), prioritised for professionals working in trauma care
Please contact Cori for community space enquiries

Sometimes life feels overwhelming, leaving you disconnected from your body, restless in your mind, or carrying more stress than you realise. As women, we often don’t get the space to pause, be seen, witnessed or nurture ourselves.

The Surrender Series aims ot start a Surrender Revolution. Reclaiming the Body workshops offer a gentle, women-only space to slow down, reconnect, and restore your sense of balance.

In these workshops, you will:

Have the opportunity to explore how you can cultivate more calm and stillness in your everyday life
Reconnect with your body and its natural rhythms
Release tension, stress, and the weight of constant doing
Learn nurturing strategies that work for you, not someone else
Feel witnessed, supported, and empowered in a supportive, compassionate space where you are in choice

It’s your time to pause, breathe, and step fully into your own strength and calm.

What to Expect (Each session includes a blend of the following elements):

Somatic Practices
Breathwork for all bodies, intuitive movement, shaking, progressive muscle relaxation, somatic movement and guided body based awareness (just some examples)

Nervous System Regulation Tools
Grounding, orienting, emotional release, and support for the vagus nerve

Mindfulness and Compassion Practices
Trauma sensitive mindfulness and compassionate mind training techniques

Group Co-regulation and Connection
Gentle group based exercises that foster a sense of safety and belonging

Creative Integration
Each workshop closes with live sound, meditation or gentle chanting to support restoration and integration

Surrender Cards
Intuitive reflection prompts offered throughout the session to encourage deeper listening and letting go

A fire ceremony may be held in the garden to close the workshop during warmer and drier months.

Core Values

Trauma Informed
Consent-led, confidential, respectful, and paced with awareness of the nervous system. You choose what you want to try or engage in.

Somatic and Embodied
Focused on lived, felt experience rather than performance

Choice Based
All practices are optional and adaptable to individual needs

Relational and Restorative
Emphasising co-regulation, connection, and deep presence

Workshop Dates and Themes

January to April 2025

31 January – Landing Softly
Begin the year with grounding and presence. This session offers gentle body scans, breath awareness, and micro-movements, supported by soft sound to help the body settle.

28 February – The Quiet Between
Explore the spaciousness between movement and breath. Using pendiculation and stillness, we will deepen presence and rest, closing with soft vocal toning.

7 March – Held by the Body
Discover inner holding through grounding, self-contact, and trauma sensitive mindfulness. The session concludes with stillness and gentle drumming.

26 April – Unfolding Slowly
Let the body guide you through slow, tender movement, progressive muscle relaxation, and compassionate awareness. We end with gentle sound and humming.

May – fire ceremony, date dependant on weather

September to December 2025

12 September – A Place to Rest
Create a sense of inner refuge with supported movement, mindful self-touch, and Yoga Nidra. A session for deep restoration, closed with soft vocal sound.

24 October – Into the Quiet Flow
Follow the body’s rhythm through intuitive movement and breath-led transitions. Practices from compassionate mind work guide us towards coherence and calm.

28 November – The Softening Path
Practice softening through non-linear motion, self-holding, and interoceptive awareness. We close with gentle vocal exercises to support the nervous system.

19 December – Returning Home
Complete the year with an integrative session drawing from breath, movement, and sound. We honour your journey and return to the wisdom of your body.

Booking and Enquiries

To book your place or enquire about community spaces, please contact Cori.

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reclaiming-your-body-through-somatic-and-integrative-practices-tickets-1837871636539?aff=oddtdtcreator

You are welcome just as you are. No previous experience is needed.

Find your voice workshops

Find Your Voice

Part of The Surrender Series

About the Series

This is a space to reconnect with yourself, release what no longer serves you, and remember your body as a place of wisdom and belonging.

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

Monthly Voice and Somatic Practice Workshops for Women (current community offering)
Trauma Informed | Body Led | Voice Centred

Location: The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh

Time: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: £30 per session £106 for a block of four (amounts to £26.50 per workshop) £54 if you book for 2 people (amounts to £27 per person)
Discounts available for double bookings
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1837514377969?aff=oddtdtcreator

A Space to Reclaim, Reconnect and Remember

In a world where women’s voices are often silenced or shaped to fit, there is a quiet and powerful call to return to the truth that lives in the body.

Finding your voice is not about performance. It is not about being louder. It is about coming home to your breath, your body, and your lived experience.

Through gentle, body-led practices, we explore the voice as a path to deeper connection — to ourselves, to our boundaries, and to our sense of belonging.

This is a space to feel, to soften, to sound, and to be heard — at your own pace, in your own time.

You are not too much. You are not too emotional, too quiet, too loud, or too sensitive.

You are whole, and your voice matters.

Workshop Overview

Find Your Voice is a trauma informed monthly workshop for women exploring voice through the body. Each session combines somatic movement, breathwork, and vocal exploration to support:

Nervous system regulation
Embodied self-awareness
A more free, grounded, and expressive voice

These workshops are consent-based, accessible, and require no previous vocal experience. They are open to all women, inclusive of all identities and lived experiences.

Why Voice and the Nervous System?

Your voice is deeply connected to your breath, your emotions, and your sense of safety. When the nervous system is under stress, the voice can tighten, shake, or become silent.

The vagus nerve plays a central role in this system — influencing breath, digestion, heart rate, and emotional tone. Practices such as humming, chanting, breathwork, and grounding support vagal tone, and in doing so:

Help regulate anxiety, overwhelm, and freeze states
Create a felt sense of inner safety
Allow for clearer, more authentic self-expression

By combining voice with body-led awareness, these sessions create a space to explore sound not as performance, but as presence.

Workshop Dates and Themes

All sessions take place from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm

First Block – January to May

15 January (Studio) – Grounding the Voice: Breath, Body and Sound
Establish safety and connection through grounding practices. Use breath and sound to reconnect with your body as the foundation for vocal expression.

5 February (Studio) – Voice and the Felt Sense: Listening from Within
Explore how sound can guide you inward. Develop deeper listening and attunement to sensation through somatic voice work.

9 April (Art Room) – Sounding from the Body: Voice as Somatic Expression
Use voice to track feeling, sensation, and emotion. This session focuses on sound as an extension of embodied experience.

7 May (Fire Pit) – Expression and Boundaries: The Somatic Throat
Work with the throat as a centre of expression and truth. Explore what inhibits your voice and what supports its release. We will close with a fire ritual for release.

Second Block – September to December

17 September (Studio) – Reconnecting with the Voice: Regulate and Restore
Ease back into voice and body after summer. Use grounding vocal practices to support regulation and reconnection.

15 October (Studio) – Vibration and Vitality: Voice as Energy in Motion
Engage the body through vocal vibration. Explore how sound can support vitality, clarity, and emotional flow.

19 November (Studio) – Voice and Presence: Finding Stillness in Sound
Discover the relationship between voice and silence. Use vocal tone and deep listening to cultivate presence and inner quiet.

17 December (Studio) – Resting the Voice: Integration and Inner Listening
A gentle, restorative close to the year. We focus on rest, soft sound, and reflection to support integration and closure.

What to Expect

Each two-hour session includes:

Vocal practices to support nervous system regulation and voice awareness
Somatic movement and grounding techniques to connect with the body
Explorations of the throat and breath as pathways to self-expression
Reflection and integration practices including meditation, sound, and stillness

These workshops are trauma-informed, body-led, and grounded in choice. You are invited to move at your own pace and honour your own process.

Find Your Voice

This is more than a somatic, vocal workshop.
It is a collective journey of coming home to yourself, one breath, one sound, one sensation at a time.

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/find-your-voice-workshops-for-women-tickets-1837526714869?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Navigating compassion workshops

Join me for Monthly Compassionate Mind Workshops

Join me, Cori Wilkie, for a series of monthly workshops designed to gently explore and develop your compassionate mind. These sessions are based on the principles of Compassionate Mind Training and will help you approach life with greater emotional resilience, self understanding and kindness.

I am a trauma informed professional with expertise in nervous system regulation, somatic work, mindfulness and more.

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

Each month focuses on a unique theme designed to build practical skills and self awareness:

Workshop 1: Understanding the Compassionate Mind

In this session we will introduce the core principles of the compassionate mind approach. You will learn about the three emotion systems, threat, drive and soothing and how they shape your responses to stress and relationships. Through guided exercises, you will begin to notice how these systems influence your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. We will explore how cultivating compassion can support emotional regulation, reduce self criticism and promote personal growth.

Key outcomes:

Identify the three emotion systems in yourself
Understand how compassion affects emotional regulation
Begin simple practices to support a compassionate mind

Workshop 2: Soothing the Inner Critic

This session focuses on recognising and transforming the inner critic. You will explore how self critical thoughts develop and how they affect wellbeing, relationships and motivation. Through guided exercises, reflective discussion and compassionate imagery, you will learn strategies to respond to self criticism with kindness rather than shame.

Key outcomes:

Recognise patterns of self criticism
Learn practical tools to soothe and calm the inner critic
Cultivate a more balanced and supportive inner voice

Workshop 3: Building the Compassionate Self

In December we will deepen the connection with your compassionate self. You will learn to access and strengthen qualities such as courage, wisdom and warmth through imagery and practical exercises. This session will focus on developing self soothing skills, managing difficult emotions, and using your compassionate self to navigate challenges in everyday life.

Key outcomes:

Develop practices to strengthen your compassionate self
Learn techniques for self soothing and emotional balance
Apply compassionate strategies to real life situations

Wokrshop 4: Compassion in Action

The final session focuses on integrating compassion into everyday life. You will explore how to bring compassion into relationships, work, and personal challenges. This session will include reflection on the previous workshops, discussion of personal experiences, and guidance on creating a sustainable compassion practice for long term wellbeing.

Key outcomes:

Apply compassionate mind skills in daily life
Reflect on personal growth and challenges
Create a sustainable plan to continue developing compassion

Who Can Attend
These workshops are open to anyone interested in developing compassion. No prior experience is required. Each session combines teaching, guided practices and reflective discussion in a supportive and non judgemental environment.

Trauma informed practice training

Trauma informed training for professionals (all genders if offered online or for private bookings, community in person training is women only)

I have worked in the social sector for over twenty years across a wide range of areas including mental health, substance misuse, counselling, eating disorders, early years education and community justice (to name a few). I have also worked with corporate companies offering coaching and training to empower and educate their employees. Having spent much of my career on the frontline of the social sector, I have a deep understanding of the importance of a trauma informed approach in all areas of practice.

Throughout my training I share my lived experience of championing trauma informed working and supporting individuals and teams to embed this approach in their everyday practice. I currently work in community justice as a social worker within a therapeutic, trauma informed team, and I also offer trauma informed services through my business KOA.

I am trained in trauma informed practice to a specialist level and have a strong understanding of how trauma impacts individuals at a nervous system level. My approach integrates this knowledge to promote safety, empowerment, inclusivity and acceptance.

In my view, trauma informed practice should underpin all professional work. Living in Scotland, I recognise the national ambition to create a trauma informed workforce, as outlined in the Scottish Government’s Trauma Informed Practice Toolkit. This approach recognises that trauma is widespread and can have a significant effect on people’s wellbeing, relationships and engagement with services. A trauma informed way of working ensures that professionals across all sectors understand the impact of trauma and respond in ways that promote safety, trust, empowerment and recovery, rather than risk re-traumatisation. It is about creating compassionate and inclusive environments where people feel valued and supported, regardless of their experiences.

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. I also offer regular online trainings for the community. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

Tauma informed principles:

• Safety – ensuring people feel physically and emotionally safe in all interactions
• Trustworthiness – building relationships based on honesty, reliability and transparency
• Choice – supporting individual autonomy and offering meaningful options wherever possible
• Collaboration – working alongside people as equal partners in decision making and service design
• Empowerment – recognising and building on people’s strengths, resilience and capacity for recovery

I am passionate about trauma informed practice and about bringing this important approach to life in the workplace. I have developed a variety of 4 part training programmes that offer professionals the opportunity to explore and understand trauma informed practice in depth. The sessions can be delivered as online webinars or in person as needed (for private bookings).

During these trainings, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Gain a clear understanding of what trauma informed practice is
• Learn about the key principles of trauma informed working, including safety, trust, choice, collaboration and empowerment
• Explore ways to integrate trauma informed approaches across all areas of work, from management to employees
• Understand how trauma informed practice can be empowering for individuals and teams
• Reflect on the barriers, challenges and difficulties that may arise when working in a trauma informed way
• Share experiences and develop practical solutions to help overcome these challenges

These 4 part trainings provides an invitational and supportive space for professionals to learn, reflect and grow. It aims to help create workplaces that are compassionate, inclusive and better equipped to support the wellbeing and development of everyone within them.

What to expect from training:

During these trainings, you will (not exhaustive):

Gain an understanding of trauma informed principles and how they apply in different professional contexts
Have space to reflect as a group and explore how trauma informed practice can be integrated into your own work
Develop an understanding of what trauma is and what it is not
Learn about how the nervous system responds to trauma and how this influences behaviour and interactions
Explore the different levels and impacts of trauma
Recognise the importance of inclusion in creating safe and supportive environments for everyone
Learn some practices that can help the nervous system regulate in moments of distress

References: https://www.gov.scot/publications/trauma-informed-practice-toolkit-scotland/

Next training/webinars for the general public/professionals in 2026 (all genders welcome) – DATES TBC:

Booking link or book direct with me:

Price: £120 for all 4 webinars £200 if you book for 2 people Donation option for frontline workers or low income – donation suggestion minimum £40 for all 4 webinars

Dates/times: TBC via zoom

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Format: Online
Sessions: 4 sessions of 2 hours each

Note: Resources and handouts will be shared with all participants after each session to support ongoing learning and application.

Session 1: Introduction to Trauma

Aim: Introduce participants to trauma and its effects to provide a foundational understanding of how trauma impacts individuals. Participants will explore the psychological and physiological responses to trauma and consider how trauma may affect behaviour, relationships, and daily functioning.
Outcomes: Participants will be able to define trauma, understand basic nervous system responses, and reflect on how trauma may present in themselves and others.
Activities: Presentation, group discussion, and reflection exercises to consider personal and professional observations of trauma.

Session 2: Trauma Informed Principles

Aim: Introduce core trauma informed principles and enable participants to recognise trauma informed approaches in practice. Participants will explore how principles such as safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment support safe and effective interactions.
Outcomes: Participants will increase their knowledge of key frameworks and principles and understand how they can be applied in everyday practice.
Activities: Trainer examples, small group discussion, and reflective exercises on how principles are applied in real life.

Session 3: Applying Trauma Informed Practice

Aim: Provide opportunities to practice trauma informed strategies in everyday interactions using case scenarios. Participants will explore strategies for responding effectively and safely to trauma related behaviours in a variety of settings.
Outcomes: Participants will gain increased confidence in providing safe and supportive interactions and applying trauma informed principles in practice.
Activities: Case studies, reflective exercises, group discussion, and practice of response strategies.

Session 4: Consolidation and Next Steps

Aim: Reflect on learning from previous sessions and identify key takeaways and plans for ongoing trauma informed practice. Participants will consider how to continue integrating trauma informed approaches into their work and personal interactions.
Outcomes: Participants will develop a clear understanding of how to continue applying trauma informed approaches and identify practical steps for ongoing learning and implementation.
Activities: Group reflection, sharing of insights, and planning next steps for continued trauma informed practice.

General training (4 different trainings)

🌱 Training 1: Basics – What is Trauma Informed Practice

Format: Online or in person
Sessions: 4 sessions of 2 hours each

Note: Resources and handouts will be shared with all participants after each session to support ongoing learning and application.

Session 1: Introduction to Trauma

Session 2: Trauma Informed Principles

Session 3: Applying Trauma Informed Practice

Session 4: Consolidation and Next Steps

🌱 Training 2: Trauma Informed Practice in the Wellbeing Sector

Format: Online or in person
Sessions: 4 sessions of 2 hours each

Note: Resources and handouts will be shared with all participants after each session to support ongoing learning and application.

Session 1: Introduction to Trauma and the Nervous System

Aim: Introduce participants to trauma, its prevalence, and the basic functioning of the nervous system in trauma responses, helping them understand how trauma manifests physically and psychologically. Participants will explore how trauma impacts behaviour, thought patterns, and relationships both in themselves and in those they support.
Outcomes: Participants will be able to recognise common signs of trauma, understand the physiological and psychological effects, and begin to reflect on how these may appear in different contexts.
Activities: Group discussion on experiences of challenges in becoming more trauma informed; short reflective exercise to consider personal and professional observations of trauma responses.

Session 2: Trauma Informed Principles in Practice

Aim: Explore the core principles of trauma informed practice based on Scottish frameworks, including safety, choice, collaboration, trust, and empowerment, and reflect on how these principles are applied in participants’ current workplace practices. Participants will examine examples of both supportive and non-supportive organisational practices.
Outcomes: Participants will develop a clear understanding of how trauma informed principles can guide interactions with clients and colleagues and influence organisational culture.
Activities: Small group discussion on practical applications, analysis of examples shared by the trainer, and consideration of strategies to enhance trauma informed practice in participants’ own roles.

Session 3: Integrating Trauma Informed Practice into Daily Work

Aim: Build practical skills for trauma informed interactions by identifying strategies to support clients and colleagues while reflecting on personal triggers and self care strategies. Participants will explore methods to maintain their own wellbeing while fostering a trauma informed environment.
Outcomes: Participants will gain practical tools to apply trauma informed practices in everyday work situations, increasing their confidence in responding safely and effectively to trauma related behaviours.
Activities: Peer sharing of challenges and successes in applying trauma informed approaches, discussion of strategies for managing personal triggers, and guided exercises to integrate principles into daily practice.

Session 4: Reflection and Next Steps

Aim: Consolidate learning from the previous sessions and plan how to implement trauma informed practices within personal and organisational contexts. Participants will reflect on progress made, identify key areas for continued growth, and consider ways to embed trauma informed approaches sustainably.
Outcomes: Participants will create an action plan for embedding trauma informed practices in their workplace, with a focus on both individual and organisational strategies.
Activities: Guided reflection exercises, group discussion of key learning points, and identification of practical steps for ongoing implementation.

🌱 Training 3: Integrating Trauma Informed Practices into Your Work

Format: Online or in person
Sessions: 4 sessions of 2 hours each

Note: Resources and handouts will be shared with all participants after each session to support ongoing learning and application.

Session 1: Understanding Trauma in Professional Contexts

Aim: Introduce participants to the concept of trauma and its effects in professional settings, enabling them to understand how trauma may manifest in workplace interactions. Participants will explore the impact of trauma on behaviour, communication, and team dynamics.
Outcomes: Participants will increase awareness of their own and their colleagues responses to trauma, and begin to identify strategies for recognising and supporting trauma responses in professional contexts.
Activities: Presentation on trauma concepts, guided reflection exercises, and group discussion of personal and workplace experiences.

Session 2: Core Trauma Informed Principles

Aim: Explore trauma informed principles for professional practice and enable participants to identify and apply these principles in their roles. Participants will examine case examples and scenarios to illustrate the practical application of principles.
Outcomes: Participants will be able to recognise trauma informed approaches in their work and understand how these principles support safe and effective professional interactions.
Activities: Group discussion, analysis of trainer examples, and reflection on current practices to identify areas for improvement.

Session 3: Practical Strategies for Integration

Aim: Provide practical tools for embedding trauma informed approaches and allow participants to practice applying strategies in everyday work situations. Participants will explore communication techniques, boundary setting, and ways to foster resilience among colleagues and clients.
Outcomes: Participants will gain increased confidence in implementing trauma informed practices and develop strategies to apply them consistently in their professional roles.
Activities: Scenario exercises, group problem solving, reflection on experiences, and peer sharing of ideas and solutions.

Session 4: Evaluating Impact and Sustaining Practice

Aim: Reflect on personal and team development and plan strategies to sustain trauma informed practices within the workplace. Participants will explore methods to measure impact, maintain consistency, and encourage a trauma informed culture among teams.
Outcomes: Participants will develop clear strategies for sustaining trauma informed practices, with actionable steps for individual and organisational development.
Activities: Reflection exercises, sharing success stories, group discussion of sustainability strategies, and creation of an action plan.

🌱 Training 4: Trauma Informed Practice for the Workplace

Format: Online or in person
Sessions: 4 sessions of 2 hours each

Note: Resources and handouts will be shared with all participants after each session to support ongoing learning and application.

Session 1: Trauma and the Workplace

Aim: Help participants understand trauma in the workplace context and identify signs of trauma in colleagues and teams. Participants will explore how trauma affects communication, team performance, and organisational culture.
Outcomes: Participants will develop awareness of workplace culture and the importance of psychological safety, and begin to recognise how trauma may present in colleagues.
Activities: Presentation, reflective exercises, and group discussion of workplace scenarios.

Session 2: Trauma Informed Principles in Organisations

Aim: Review trauma informed frameworks for organisations and guide participants in embedding these principles into policies and routines. Participants will explore how organisational systems can either support or hinder trauma informed practices.
Outcomes: Participants will improve their understanding of how trauma informed principles can be integrated into organisational policies, practices, and culture.
Activities: Collaborative exercises, group discussion, and reflection on practical applications within participants’ own organisations.

Session 3: Practical Implementation at Work

Aim: Provide strategies to support staff wellbeing and resilience and allow participants to practice interventions that promote wellbeing in the workplace. Participants will explore ways to apply trauma informed principles in interactions with teams and individuals.
Outcomes: Participants will be able to implement practical trauma informed strategies to improve wellbeing, resilience, and psychological safety within teams.
Activities: Role plays, case studies, peer sharing, and discussion of practical solutions for workplace challenges.

Session 4: Reflection, Learning, and Planning

Aim: Consolidate learning and plan how to sustain a trauma informed culture within the workplace. Participants will reflect on personal and organisational development and identify ways to maintain consistent trauma informed practices.
Outcomes: Participants will create an action plan for embedding trauma informed culture within their organisation, considering both individual and systemic approaches.
Activities: Reflective exercises, group discussion, and development of practical steps to implement and sustain trauma informed practices.

Booking link for 2026 training: Training booking link

Somatic movement workshops

Somatic Movement Workshop

Join me, Cori, for a powerful and nourishing somatic movement workshop. These workshops can be booked for small or large groups.

Together, we will explore a wide range of somatic practices supported by varied music to help guide and deepen your experience. This is an invitation to reconnect with your body, release held tension, and return to your natural state of flow and presence.

Through practices such as shaking, tapping, yoga, free movement and intuitive dance, you will begin to listen more deeply to the wisdom of your body and explore what it truly means to feel safe, grounded and alive.

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

Workshop Format Example

We begin with a gentle somatic check-in and body scan to tune in to what is present in your body right now.
I will guide you through a self-holding practice, a nurturing way to bring warmth and support to yourself by gently placing your hands on areas of the body that need comfort and grounding. This practice helps regulate the nervous system and encourages safety within your own touch.
Next, we start moving gently with slow, mindful movement to awaken awareness and connection.
Then comes the invitation to explore freely where your body wants to take you, moving, shaking, tapping, dancing—to release tension, energise, and reconnect with your natural rhythm.
We finish with a calming lying down meditation and integration period, allowing your body and nervous system to settle and absorb the shifts you have experienced.

Workshop duration is typically between 90 minutes and 3 hours, to be agreed based on the group and setting. Venue details will also be confirmed prior to the workshop.

What We Will Explore

Somatic movement and embodied awareness
Therapeutic shaking and vibration practices
Tapping and gentle body percussion
Grounding yoga inspired sequences
Intuitive dance and free flowing movement
Breath and stillness for integration
Music selected to support emotional release and nervous system regulation

What Does Trauma Informed Mean?

Being trauma informed means I honour the full spectrum of human experience and create a space where:

You are always in choice
Nothing is forced or expected
Consent and boundaries are respected
There is no pressure to perform or share
Emotions are welcomed and supported without judgement
Safety, grounding and self regulation are prioritised

Benefits of Somatic Practices

Release stress and stored tension from the body
Improve nervous system regulation
Reconnect with your body and emotions
Cultivate a deeper sense of safety and presence
Improve sleep, digestion and emotional resilience
Access joy, creativity and inner freedom

What People Are Saying

“That was so fun!”
“I did not realise how much tension I was holding.”
“I want to start shaking every day.”

These are just a few reflections from people who have joined me in previous workshops. It is always a joy to witness these shifts.

Inspired by the Work of Leading Somatic Practitioners:

Dr Peter Levine – Founder of Somatic Experiencing and expert in trauma and nervous system healing
Dr Bessel van der Kolk – Author of The Body Keeps the Score, exploring how trauma is stored in the body
Pat Ogden – Founder of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Deb Dana – Developer of Polyvagal informed therapy

Whether you are completely new to somatic practices or have been exploring for a while, this workshop offers a gentle, powerful space for healing, expression and transformation.

Come as you are. Your body holds the wisdom. Let us begin the movement revolution, together.

Next steps

Contact me to book this workshop. Jointly we can agree the venue, time and theme.

Nervous system regulation workshops

Nervous System Regulation and Somatic Practices

Thesee can be booked for small and larger private groups.

Nervous system regulation workshops offer a powerful way for groups, whether friends, teams, communities, or social circles to come together and explore tools for calming, grounding, and building emotional resilience. These workshops are designed to foster a deep sense of connection through shared experience, co-regulation, and mutual support, helping participants to better understand and regulate their nervous systems in everyday life. Through simple, accessible practices and group based learning, individuals can experience the benefits of joint learning and collective wellbeing. Workshops can be booked for any group setting and are tailored to meet the needs of the participants, making them a meaningful and enriching experience for anyone looking to promote connection, reduce stress, and build a stronger sense of togetherness.

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

The below description of the workshop can be adapted and any of my services added as an addition, for example a sound bath.

Title: Reconnecting with Calm: A Workshop in Nervous System Regulation through Somatic Practices

Duration: 90 minutes to full-day workshop (timing and venue to be agreed between both parties)

Venue: to be agreed

About the Workshop

In a world that often feels fast, loud, and overwhelming, it can be easy to lose touch with the quiet signals of our own bodies. This workshop invites you to pause, breathe, and gently reconnect with yourself through the art and science of nervous system regulation.

Whether you are feeling stressed, stuck in patterns of overwhelm, or simply curious about how to feel more balanced and grounded in your day-to-day life, this workshop offers a supportive and engaging space to explore somatic tools that help restore calm, presence, and resilience.

Participants will be introduced to simple, effective practices that draw on body awareness, mindful movement, breathwork, and grounding techniques. Together, we will explore how the nervous system responds to stress, how to recognise when we are dysregulated, and how we can gently guide ourselves back to balance using somatic resources.

Who Is This For?

This workshop is suitable for anyone seeking to:

Feel more grounded, calm, and centred in daily life
Learn to manage stress and overwhelm more effectively
Deepen the connection between body, mind, and emotions
Understand the nervous system and how it influences your wellbeing
Explore trauma- nformed and body based approaches to healing
No prior experience is required. All bodies and all experiences are welcome.

What You Will Learn and Experience

An introduction to the autonomic nervous system and how it supports survival
What happens when we are dysregulated (fight, flight, freeze responses)
How stress, emotion, and environment affect the body
The role of the soma (body) in healing, safety, and self-regulation
Gentle somatic practices to help calm the nervous system
Breathwork and grounding exercises for everyday use
The importance of co-regulation and connection in group settings
Opportunities for reflection, stillness, and integration

Workshop Format

This workshop can be tailored to suit your needs:

Short Format (90 minutes):
An introduction to nervous system regulation and guided somatic practices with space for reflection and discussion. Ideal for wellbeing days, conferences, or community groups.

Extended Format (Half or Full Day):
A deeper exploration of somatic theory and nervous system education, combined with more immersive practice, group work, and creative expression. Designed to leave participants with a toolkit of resources they can return to again and again.

My Approach

I work primarily in group settings, where the power of shared experience and co-regulation allows us to feel seen, heard, and supported. My approach combines nervous system education with mindfulness, somatic movement, breathwork, and trauma-informed care.

I have trained with leaders in the field such as Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine, Arielle Schwartz, and Scott Lyons. With over 350 hours of yoga teacher training and a deep-rooted practice in somatic work, I am passionate about helping people feel safer, more at home, and more alive in their own bodies.

Through compassionate guidance, I aim to teach you how to listen deeply to your body, understand your emotional patterns, and build a practice of self-regulation and self-compassion that supports long-term wellbeing.

What Participants Have Said:

“I left feeling more in tune with myself than I have in years.”
“The space was warm, welcoming, and I felt safe to explore my feelings.”
“I finally understand why I react the way I do and how to help myself through it.”

Practical Details

Location: Venue to be agreed between both parties
Group Size: Suitable for small to medium groups (10 to 30 participants recommended)
Requirements: Comfortable clothing, a quiet space, yoga mats or chairs (depending on the venue)
Resources Provided: Handouts, reflection prompts, and follow-up suggestions for personal practice

Next steps

If you are ready to slow down, tune in, and feel more connected to yourself and the world around you, this workshop offers a compassionate, embodied path forward.

For bookings or more information, please get in touch to discuss the best format for your group or organisation.

Module 1 SAFETY: An introduction to nervous system regulation and trauma

Module 1

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

SAFETY: An introduction to nervous system regulation and trauma

This module will run over two days from 10 am to 4:30 pm.

Topics I will cover:

Creating a safe container as a group
The importance of keeping yourself safe, setting boundaries, and having your voice heard
The window of tolerance: an introduction
Trauma-informed principles and the definition of trauma
Introduction to the nervous system, window of tolerance, and iceberg model
Why surrender and acceptance are important for personal growth and healing
Introduction to embodiment and somatic theories and practices
Experiential embodiment, mindfulness, compassion, and somatic practices
Regulation and activation
The power of connection and co-regulation

This 2 day surrender module is an immersive introduction to body-based approaches that support regulation, resilience, and embodied awareness. Designed for individuals from all walks of life, whether you are new to somatic work or looking to deepen your existing practice, this course invites you to reconnect with your body in a safe, trauma informed, supportive environment. Over the course of 13 hours of in-person training, you will be guided through a variety of somatic techniques that emphasise internal awareness, gentle movement, breath, and the nervous system’s role in well-being. This module supports both personal growth and professional development.

Who This Module Is For:

Individuals seeking a deeper connection with their body and inner experience
Practitioners in mental health, education, somatics, yoga, movement, or creative arts
Anyone looking for body-based resources to support stress reduction, self-awareness, and emotional regulation
No previous experience with somatic work is necessary — this module is inclusive and accessible to all bodies, with adaptations offered as needed

You will be introduced to:

Core principles of somatic awareness
Breath and grounding techniques for nervous system regulation
Movement-based inquiry and embodied presence
The role of safety, curiosity, and consent in somatic learning
Practices to support integration and self-reflection

What is Included:

13 hours of in-person instruction across two full days
Private YouTube channel access with recordings of all guided practices shared during the training
A digital resource pack with recommended readings, audio/video materials, and integration tools
Optional CPD certificate available upon request for professionals using this training for continued development

Connection Before Commitment:
To support a grounded and intentional start, all applicants will be offered a free 20 minute connection call with me, Cori prior to beginning the module. This is an opportunity to ask questions, explore your intentions, and begin building the mutual trust that underpins somatic learning. By connecting in advance, we aim to co-create a space that feels safe enough for exploration, growth, and meaningful engagement.

Community spaces are available, in particular for professionals working in the trauma sector.
Contact me, Cori for more information.

Module 2: TRUST: Working with the soma; an integrative approach

Module 2

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and detials.

TRUST: Working with the soma; an integrative approach
This module will run over two days from 10 am to 4:30 pm.

Content I will cover:

Introduction to polyvagal theory, the vagus nerve, and the nervous system
Window of tolerance refresh
Working with the soma: fight, flight, fawn, freeze on a somatic level
Working with acceptance, balance, and awareness of nervous system reactions
Experiential embodiment, mindfulness, compassion, and somatic practices
Attachments and the different versions of self
Working with compassion: the 3 emotional regulation systems
Working with shame
Release, restoration, renewal, and integration
The power of connection and co-regulation

What to Expect:
This 2-day immersive module offers a comprehensive and experiential introduction to somatic practices, with a strong foundation in nervous system education, trauma-informed care, and embodied self-awareness. The course is designed to support both personal growth and professional development.

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction to Polyvagal Theory: Understanding the vagus nerve and how the nervous system shapes our responses to safety and threat
Window of Tolerance: A practical refresher on identifying and working within your own and others’ nervous system capacity
Somatic Exploration of Survival Responses: Learning how fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses show up in the body and how to gently work with them
Building Awareness and Acceptance: Developing a compassionate relationship with your nervous system reactions through mindful observation and embodied practice
Embodiment, Mindfulness, and Compassion: Using breath, movement, and presence to anchor awareness and deepen self-regulation
Exploring Attachment and the Self: Reflecting on relational dynamics, attachment patterns, and the many versions of self that emerge through body-based work
Compassion-Focused Tools: Engaging with the three emotional regulation systems (threat, drive, soothing) and how to balance them through somatic awareness
Working with Shame: Understanding shame as a bodily experience and exploring ways to meet it with care, curiosity, and compassion
Cycles of Release and Renewal: Supporting the body in moving from tension or overwhelm toward restoration and integration
Connection and Co-Regulation: Honoring the healing power of safe relational presence and nervous system attunement in community

You will be introduced to:

Guided somatic and mindfulness practices
Group discussion and shared reflection
Practical tools and frameworks for nervous system support
Embodied learning through movement, breath, and stillness
Time for personal integration and rest
A holistic and trauma-informed approach to learning, suitable for anyone looking to deepen their connection to self and others

Who This Module Is For:

Individuals seeking a deeper connection with their body and inner experience
Practitioners in mental health, education, somatics, yoga, movement, or creative arts
Anyone looking for body-based resources to support stress reduction, self-awareness, and emotional regulation
No previous experience with somatic work is necessary; this module is inclusive and accessible to all bodies, with adaptations offered as needed

What is Included:

13 hours of in-person instruction across two full days
Private YouTube channel access with recordings of all guided practices shared during the training
A digital resource pack with recommended readings, audio/video materials, and integration tools
Optional CPD certificate available upon request for professionals using this training for continued development

To engage in this module, you must have completed module 1.

Community spaces are available, in particular for professionals working in the trauma sector.
Contact me, Cori for more information.

Module 3: CHOICE: Acceptance, compassion and boundaries

Module 3

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

CHOICE: Acceptance, compassion and boundaries

This module will run over one full day from 10 am to 4:30 pm.

Content:

Working with shame
Embodying compassion
Embodying acceptance
Teaching others how to treat us, boundaries
The choice to heal and surrender
Experiential embodiment, mindfulness, compassion and somatic practices

Who This Module Is For:

Individuals seeking a deeper connection with their body and inner experience
Practitioners in mental health, education, somatics, yoga, movement, or creative arts
Anyone looking for body-based resources to support stress reduction, self-awareness, and emotional regulation
No previous experience with somatic work is necessary; this module is inclusive and accessible to all bodies, with adaptations offered as needed

What to Expect:
This 1 day immersive module offers a rich and supportive introduction to somatic practices grounded in nervous system education, embodied awareness, and trauma-informed care. Through a blend of theory and experiential learning, you will explore how the body holds wisdom, stories, and potential for healing.

Key topics covered:

Working with Shame: Gently explore shame as a bodily experience and learn somatic tools to meet it with compassion and curiosity
Embodying Compassion and Acceptance: Develop practical ways to embody kindness and acceptance toward yourself and others, using mindful movement, breath, and inner dialogue
Boundaries and Relational Awareness: Discover how we teach others how to treat us by embodying our boundaries, and explore the nervous system’s role in setting and sustaining them
The Choice to Heal and Surrender: Engage with the concept of healing as a conscious, body-led process—one that includes surrender, agency, and self-trust
Experiential Somatic Practices: Immerse yourself in guided practices including:
- Breathwork
- Mindful movement
- Grounding and centering techniques
- Restorative stillness
- Compassion- and presence-based inquiries
Nervous System Education & Regulation Tools: Understand how your body responds to stress and safety through:
Introduction to Polyvagal Theory and the vagus nerve
Revisiting the Window of Tolerance
Working somatically with fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses
Co-Regulation: Experience the power of connection in a safe group environment and learn how relationships support nervous system health

What is included:

6.5 hours of in-person training across two days
Guided somatic and mindfulness practices in a supportive setting
Access to a private YouTube channel with recordings of all practices
A digital resource pack to support continued exploration
Optional CPD certificate for professional development
A free connection call with Cori before the course begins—a chance to meet, ask questions, and build trust and safety for meaningful embodied learning

This course is open to all bodies and all levels of experience. Whether you’re joining for personal exploration or professional enrichment, you are warmly welcomed.

Module 4 COLLABORATION : Somatic awareness and integration

Module 4

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

COLLABORATION : Somatic awareness and integration
(Collaboration with your body)

This module will run over one full day from 10 am to 4:30 pm.

Content:

An introduction to the work of Peter Levine and Bessel van der Kolk
The felt sense
Self-touch and connection
Resourcing
Self-holding practice
Interoception
Grounding
Trauma-informed yoga
Full acceptance and awareness
Experiential embodiment, mindfulness, compassion and somatic practices

What to Expect:

A Trauma-Informed Somatic Training for Embodied Awareness and Integration
Open to all bodies. No prior experience required. CPD Certificate available upon request,

This immersive somatic module is designed to support participants in developing deeper body awareness, emotional resilience, and the capacity to regulate, connect, and integrate their experiences with care and compassion. Rooted in the latest neuroscience and body-based research, the course blends theory, experiential learning, and restorative practice to offer a transformative approach to embodied living. In this special module, you’ll explore the concept of collaborating with your body, not just listening to it, but learning how to partner with it in your healing and integration process.

You will be introduced to:

The felt sense: Accessing subtle inner experiences as guides to healing
Self-touch and connection: Using the body as a source of comfort and communication
Trauma-informed yoga: Accessible movement rooted in choice and presence
Full acceptance and somatic awareness: Tools for inner transformation
This module emphasises interoception, compassion, and integration, offering practical tools for sustained emotional regulation and embodied insight

What is included:

6.5 hours of in-person training
A mix of guided somatic practices, reflective inquiry, and theoretical grounding
Private YouTube channel access with recordings of all practices
A digital resource pack with readings, tools, and integration materials

Who This Module Is For:

Individuals seeking a deeper connection with their body and inner experience
Practitioners in mental health, education, somatics, yoga, movement, or creative arts
Anyone looking for body-based resources to support stress reduction, self-awareness, and emotional regulation
No previous experience with somatic work is necessary; this module is inclusive and accessible to all bodies, with adaptations offered as needed

Optional CPD certificate (available upon request for professionals using this training as continued development)

To engage in this module, you must have completed module 1.

Community spaces are available, in particular for professionals working in the trauma sector.
Contact me, Cori for more information.

Module 5: EMPOWERMENT: Rewriting your story

Module 5

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

EMPOWERMENT: Rewriting your story

This module will run over one full day from 10 am to 4:30 pm.

Content:

The power of change
Embodying my new self
Experiential embodiment, mindfulness, compassion and somatic practices to embody transformation
Celebrating and embodying joy

This immersive somatic training is a powerful invitation to move through personal transformation, gently, intentionally, and from the inside out. Through body-based practices, nervous system education, and compassionate inquiry, you’ll explore what it means to not just understand change, but to embody it.

Whether you’re navigating a life transition, healing from past experiences, or simply feeling called to reconnect with yourself more deeply, this course offers a space to become the most authentic, grounded, and whole version of who you are becoming.

This course is for anyone longing to reconnect with themselves, rewire old patterns, and truly inhabit who they are becoming. It is inclusive, body-affirming, and deeply supportive of both personal and professional transformation.

Key topics covered:

The Power of Change
- Explore transformation as a body-led, integrated process—not something we force, but something we allow
- Learn how to soften into the unknown and trust the body’s innate wisdom as you move through growth and change
Embodying Your New Self
- Cultivate practices that support you in stepping into a new way of being
- Discover how to recognize and release old patterns held in the body
- Build emotional and nervous system resilience to hold more capacity, presence, and freedom
Emotional Healing Through the Body
- Work with shame, self-protection, and survival responses through a somatic lens
- Embody compassion and acceptance—not just as ideas, but as felt experiences in the body
- Develop clear, embodied boundaries and communicate them with clarity and calm
- Celebrate transformation by honoring the body as a source of wisdom, creativity, and vitality
- Explore joy as a somatic state: grounded, expressive, and deeply alive
- Use ritual, reflection, and restorative practices to mark your personal journey

You will be introduced to:

Experiential somatic practices: Movement, breathwork, grounding, mindfulness, self-touch, and rest
Nervous system resources and theory: Trauma response patterns and self-regulation tools
Reflection and inquiry: Group dialogue, co-regulation, journaling, and guided self-exploration
Celebratory practices: Integrating joy, creativity, and expression into the embodiment process

What is included:

6.5 hours of in-person training
Access to a private YouTube channel with recordings of all guided practices
A comprehensive digital resource pack for continued learning
Optional CPD certificate available

To engage in this module, you must have completed module 1.

Community spaces are available, in particular for professionals working in the trauma sector.
Contact me, Cori for more information.

General Webinars

Webinars

Each webinar will take place online via zoom. Recordings will be available to all attendees.

Important information

All the surrender offerings can be booked for teams, companies, organisations and small groups. Please contact me for an informal connection call to discuss costs and details.

Trauma informed practice and self care workshop for professionals 2.5 hours

Introduction to trauma-informed practice
Language
Collaboration
Inclusivity
Boundaries
Self-care as a practitioner
Supervision
Courses that can be purchased/recordings

Introduction to the window of tolerance 2.5 hours
This webinar offers participants an introduction to the window of tolerance model developed by Dan Siegel. Participants will be offered an introduction to the autonomic nervous system and a variety of practices they can try to experience more balance and build tolerance. This webinar is open to all and no experience is needed.

Objectives:

Understand how the autonomic nervous system is linked to survival
Comprehend the model of the window of tolerance and its practical applications in daily life
Be able to identify the connections between the nervous system, the window of tolerance, and nervous system regulation
Enhance awareness of how you can widen your window of tolerance
Learn various integrative strategies that develop greater somatic balance and widen the window of tolerance
Access resources to explore your own window of tolerance

Introduction to trauma informed practice 2.5 hours
This webinar offers participants an insight into trauma informed practice, including trauma informed principles and an introduction to trauma. This webinar may interest you if you wish to work in a more trauma informed way within your professional role or wish to refresh your CPD in relation to trauma. This webinar is open to all and no experience needed.

Objectives:

Understand the principles that underpin trauma-informed practice
Gain more awareness about how trauma impacts us and how to navigate trauma responses
Comprehend the theories behind the importance of holding safe enough spaces for clients in a trauma-informed way
Be able to identify the 3 levels of trauma intervention
Receive resources to support trauma-informed working

Introduction to trauma sensitive mindfulness 4 hours
This webinar will offer an introduction to trauma sensitive mindfulness, developed by David Treleaven. This webinar may interest you if you are trained in mindfulness but wish to have a deeper understanding of how to integrate a trauma informed approach with your clients. This webinar is open to all and no experience needed.

Objectives:

Understand the difference between mindfulness and trauma-sensitive mindfulness
Gain more awareness of the language and practices you can use with clients who have experienced trauma
Be able to identify the 4 Rs of trauma-sensitive mindfulness
Experience trauma-sensitive mindfulness practices in a group setting
Receive trauma-sensitive mindfulness resources

Introduction to compassion focussed practices 4 hours
This webinar will offer participants an opportunity to experienced compassion focussed practices in a group setting. The webinar will include an introduction to compassion focussed work based on compassion focussed therapy theory by Paul Gilbert. An introduction to the 3 emotional regulation systems as well as how we can find more balance is included.

Objectives:

Understand what compassion-focused practices are and the theory that underpins them
Experience compassion-focused practices in a group setting
Be able to identify the 3 emotional regulation systems and how to navigate them
Have an understanding of compassion-focused therapy intervention

Connection group

Monthly connection group

This connection group is open to anyone who has completed one of the main modules of The Surrender Series.

The group meets twice a month, once online and once in person, to ensure it’s accessible to everyone. Each session lasts 90 minutes and operates on a drop-in basis, with a fee of £5 online and £8 in person.

The sessions are facilitated by me, Cori, and each one will include new practices and resources to support your continued growth and integration.

The aims of the group:

Offer a supportive space where experiences can be shared.
Offer a non-judgmental space where ideas and reflections can be shared.
Offer a sense of community.
A space for resources to be shared.
This is not a space for the sharing of trauma stories.

Group rules:

Non judgement
Confidentiality
Inclusivity
Supportive
No overhearing of trauma stories to avoid retraumatisation.

Structure of a group session:

Opening circle. Welcome
Cori to lead a practice
Sharing
Close

The modules are based on the trauma informed principles that underpin my work

Safety
Trust
Choice
Collaboration
Empowerment

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