Sanctuary is a trauma-informed nervous system healing group designed for people seeking safety, regulation, and stabilization.
SANCTUARY
a place to land
Why Nervous System Safety Matters Before Change
When the nervous system has been under long-term stress, trauma, or overwhelm, pushing for change often makes things harder – not better.
Healing begins when the body feels safe enough to settle.
The body responds to what it has lived through.
When the nervous system has been shaped by stress, trauma, or long periods of overwhelm, it often stays oriented toward survival – even when the danger has passed.
This can look like constantly bracing, feeling on edge, shutting down, or struggling to feel present and connected in daily life. These patterns aren’t something to “fix.” They’re signals that the body hasn’t yet experienced enough safety.
Sanctuary offers a gentle, trauma-informed space where the nervous system can gradually experience regulation, steadiness, and support — without pressure to relive or explain the past. You can also explore our Somatic Trauma Recovery Bodywork offerings as complementary support.
Sanctuary is a gentle, trauma-informed group container designed to help the nervous system settle, stabilize, and feel safe enough to land.
Rather than working through hands-on touch, Sanctuary supports healing through guided somatic practices, nervous system education, relational safety, and consistent pacing over time. Everything is offered slowly, with choice and consent — allowing the body to reconnect with its natural rhythms without pressure to perform or process.
Participants often report feeling more grounded, emotionally steady, connected to themselves, and better able to meet daily life with clarity, purpose, and ease.
Sanctuary at a glance
3-month trauma-informed group container
Weekly guided somatic and nervous system practices
Small, intentionally held group for safety and co-regulation
Optional sharing — never required
How Sanctuary Supports Nervous System Healing
Sanctuary supports nervous system recovery in ways that gently ripple into daily life.
Participants often notice:
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increased emotional steadiness
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less overwhelm and reactivity
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a greater sense of internal safety
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improved capacity for rest and presence
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clearer boundaries and self-trust
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a renewed connection to purpose and meaning
These shifts happen gradually, through safety, consistency, and time — not force.
Who May Benefit from Nervous System Support?
This group may be Supportive if you Experience:
- Anxiety, depression, or chronic stress
- Trauma or shock (recent or developmental)
- Fatigue or difficulty focusing
- Feeling “ungrounded” or disconnected from your body
- Feeling “revved up” and stuck in “go” mode
- difficulty with sleeping
- Sensations of floating, fogginess, or being “in your head”
- Chronic illness or mysterious physical tension
- A desire to reconnect with your energy body or deepen your spiritual path
Read more about why our bodies can be so sensitive, loud and opinionated here.
How Sanctuary is Different
Sanctuary is not therapy, bodywork, or hands-on healing.
It is a trauma-informed group container that works through:
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guided somatic practices
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nervous system education
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co-regulation within a small group
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choice-based participation
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slow, consistent pacing over time
Nothing is done to you.
Everything is offered with you.
Who Sanctuary Is For (Trauma-Informed Nervous System Regulation Group)
Sanctuary Is a Good Fit If You:
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feel chronically stressed, tender, or overwhelmed
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are sensitive, empathic, or highly responsible for others
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want nervous system safety before deeper transformation
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prefer slow, gentle, non-performative spaces
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are willing to listen to your body rather than push it
Sanctuary May Not Be a Fit If You:
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are seeking hands-on bodywork
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want fast results or cathartic release
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prefer highly directive or high-intensity group work
How Sanctuary Fits Into Your Larger Path
Sanctuary Is the Foundation
Sanctuary is designed as a stabilization and safety doorway.
For some, Sanctuary is enough on its own. For some, you may also find support in our Somatic Trauma Recovery Bodywork services.
For others, it becomes the foundation for deeper work — including Homecoming, a longer container focused on identity, relationships, and embodied purpose.
There is no pressure to continue.
You’re always invited to listen to what your system wants next.
Dates, Investment, Format & Timing
Sanctuary is a 12-week, trauma-informed nervous system recovery group. We meet weekly for 90-minutes in a small, supportive container.
Start Date
Sanctuary begins the week of February 16.
Investment
To honor both accessibility and sustainability, Sanctuary is offered using a three-tier pricing model.
Please choose the tier that best reflects your current financial reality and your desire to support the group as a whole.
Supported Rate — $900 (or 3 monthly payments of $300)
Limited availability
Standard Rate — $1,200 (or 3 monthly payments of $400)
Sustaining Rate — $1,500 (or 3 monthly payments of $500)
Helps make supported spots possible
All participants receive the same experience, care, and access. Tier choice is confidential and self-selected. Please select if you would like a Payment Plan when filling out your application.
The first payment secures your place in the group.
Two Format Options – Online and In-Person Cohorts
Online Cohort (live via Zoom) – Sessions will be held weekly within one of the following windows: Monday mornings or afternoons, Wednesday evenings
In-Person Cohort (Suwanee / North Atlanta area) – Sessions will be held weekly within one of the following windows: Sunday mornings or afternoons, Monday afternoons
Cohorts will move forward based on enrollment and fit. Final day and time for each cohort will be confirmed prior to the first session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sanctuary a therapy group?
No. Sanctuary is not therapy and does not replace mental health treatment. It is a trauma-informed group space focused on nervous system safety, regulation, and embodied support through gentle practices, education, and pacing.
Do I need prior experience with somatic or nervous system work?
No prior experience is needed. Sanctuary is designed to be accessible and supportive whether you are new to nervous system healing or have done previous work and are seeking a slower, safer foundation.
Will I be required to share or talk about my trauma?
No. Sharing is always optional. Sanctuary does not involve processing, retelling, or analyzing past experiences. Participation is choice-based, and listening is just as welcome as speaking.
What makes Sanctuary trauma-informed?
Sanctuary is paced slowly, emphasizes choice and consent, avoids pressure or emotional activation, and centers nervous system safety before change. The focus is on stabilization, regulation, and support — not catharsis or performance.
Is Sanctuary in-person or online?
Sanctuary is offered as a group container. Both in-person and online formats are available. Details about format, dates, and logistics are shared on the application page. You’re welcome to reach out if you have questions about whether this offering fits your needs.
How do I know if Sanctuary is right for me right now?
As you read this page, notice how your body responds. If you feel a sense of softening, relief, or “yes, this feels supportive,” Sanctuary may be a good fit for this season. You don’t need certainty or readiness — just a willingness to listen to what your nervous system is asking for. If your system is craving steadiness, safety, and a place to land before making changes, Sanctuary is likely aligned.
What is the investment, and are payment plans available?
Sanctuary is offered using a three-tier pricing model to support both accessibility and sustainability.
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$900 Supported Rate (limited availability)
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$1,200 Standard Rate
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$1,500 Sustaining Rate
All participants receive the same experience and access.
Payment plans are available, and the first payment secures your place in the group.
What happens if I miss a session or need to step back temporarily?
Live attendance is encouraged whenever possible, as the consistency of the group supports nervous system regulation. However, if you miss a session, you’re still welcome to continue with the group.
Sanctuary is not designed to be “caught up” or rushed – each session stands on its own, and participants are encouraged to listen to their capacity and pace themselves.
How many people are in each Sanctuary group?
Sanctuary is intentionally small, typically 6–8 participants, to support safety, presence, and meaningful group connection.