The Path of Gender: Somatics and Gender as Journey

In recent discussions surrounding gender, the importance of somatic experiences cannot be overstated. Somatic Experiencing approaches allow individuals to explore and connect with their bodies, identities, and gender expressions in profound ways. This video dives deep into the conversation around gender and somatic experiencing.

Key takeaways:

• Build a foundational understanding of the process of gender socialization and acculturation and its impact on bodies and cultures.
• Learn new exercises that they can use with clients to explore gender at a somatic level, that can be particularly helpful when working with trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse clients.
• Develop an awareness of their own embodied reactions to gender as a construct and experience the fluidity and flexibility of gender beyond social construction.
• Gain new insight into their own gendered experiences, including how they are gendered, how they might like to experience gender differently, and how gender may evolve through the lifespan.
• Expand capacity in their own nervous systems to support their trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse clients.