The Body Remembers: Practical Somatic Tools for Abortion Healing Work
Emotional experiences can affect more than thoughts and feelings—they can also shape how people respond physically, sometimes years later. In this webinar, we explore what "the body remembers" means, why it matters in abortion healing work, and 10 practical somatic tools providers can use to help clients regulate, reconnect, and move toward healing. You'll also learn how body awareness, movement, resourcing, pendulation, and other simple practices can support your own well-being as a provider. Includes guided demonstrations you can begin using right away. TIMECODES: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:36 The Body Remembers: Somatic Tools In Abortion Healing 02:15 Today's Framework: 3 Questions + Tools 03:34 Chat Feedback: What Did You Notice When You Felt Nervous Or Overwhelmed? 05:30 Our Nervous System & Patterns 06:13 The Science Behind Somatic Work: Psychophysiology 08:21 Chat Feedback: Psychophysiology 10:58 The Science Behind Somatic Work: Neuroscience 13:28 The Science Behind Somatic Work: Nervous System 16:19 Chat Feedback: Nervous System Symptoms 18:16 Chat Feedback: Science Section 20:32 10 Practical Somatic Tools: Introduction 22:47 Practical Somatic Tools #1-#4: Grounding, Breathwork, Body Scan, Orienting To Safety 31:07 Chat Feedback: Orienting To Safety Exercise 32:00 Practical Somatic Tools #5-#6: Self Regulation/Co-Regulation, Resourcing 35:14 Chat Feedback: Resourcing Exercise 36:05 Practical Somatic Tools #7: Pendulation 39:33 Chat Feedback: Pendulation Exercise 40:18 Practical Somatic Tools #8-#10: Movement, Containment Gestures, Titration 46:46 Chat Feedback: Somatic Tools 48:12 Closing & Thank You ============== Access the written recap of this webinar: https://supportafterabortion.com/blog... ======================== CONTACT US https://www.supportafterabortion.com ============== Check out our resources: 👉 Abortion Healing Provider Directory - helps women and men who are struggling after abortion find providers and healing options they prefer—and enables providers to network and offer and receive referrals to connect clients to their desired abortion healing options. https://supportafterabortion.com/sear... To join the directory: https://supportafterabortion.com/dire... 👉 After Abortion Line - Reach out if you have been impacted by abortion and would like a free, compassionate, no judgment, anonymous space to process your feelings. https://supportafterabortion.com/rece... 👉 Keys to Hope & Healing Introductory Abortion Healing An easy-to-use, secular starting point for emotional healing after abortion—offering real stories, reflection questions, and practical tools. Available in versions for women and men. In English and Spanish. https://supportafterabortion.com/reso... 👉 Finding Solid Ground: A Man's Guide to Healing After Abortion - A straightforward, man-to-man guide through abortion healing with powerful, authentic stories and a focus on God's love and mercy. https://supportafterabortion.com/reso... 👉 Unraveled Roots Series - Identify early wounds and unhealthy patterns that shape present-day choices—and start breaking free from what’s been holding you back. Available in versions for women and men. Spanish edition available for women. https://supportafterabortion.com/reso... 👉 Activity Guide for Facilitators: Walking Together Through Abortion Healing - A practical, open-and-go guide with 73 activities to support abortion healing in groups or one-on-one—helping participants process emotions, reflect, and take steps forward. Because sometimes an activity can reach what words alone can't. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734552778/... 👉 Access our Abortion Healing Center https://supportafterabortion.com/clie... 👉 Access our Provider Training Center: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://... ============== About: Explore how emotional pain can show up physically and learn practical somatic tools to help clients regulate, reconnect, and move toward healing.
