🌿 Soothe & Stabilize: A 5-Week Trauma-Informed Yoga Series

Facilitated by Sara Mackie, Trauma Therapist & Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor
Owner of Conscious Counselling and Wellness

About the Series

Healing after trauma begins with safety, connection, and gentle movement.
Soothe & Stabilize is a 5-week trauma-informed yoga and psychoeducation group designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and develop supportive inner resources.

This group integrates somatic therapy elements and yoga to provide a safe, compassionate space for exploration and healing.

Series Details

🗓 Fridays at 12:00 PM, beginning October 24th
📍 Conscious Counselling and Wellness – Fredericton, NB
⏳ Runs for 5 consecutive weeks
💲 $200 for full series (payment plans available – email referralccw@gmail.com)

What to Expect Each Week

• Week 1: Understanding Trauma-Informed Yoga – safety, polyvagal theory, and the window of tolerance

• Week 2: Landing & Orienting – grounding in the present moment

• Week 3: Inner Nurturers & Resourcing – cultivating inner supports

• Week 4: Self-Trust & Tolerating State Shifts – building resilience

• Week 5: Self & Community Compassion – connecting within and beyond yourself

Who This Is For

This group is designed for anyone seeking a gentle, structured way to:
✨ Support nervous system regulation
✨ Reconnect with body and breath
✨ Learn tools for self-soothing and grounding
✨ Build compassion for self and others

No prior yoga experience is necessary. All bodies and abilities are welcome.

Register Now

To reserve your spot in Soothe & Stabilize, please complete the form below:

For questions or payment plans, email referralccw@gmail.com.

🌱 Conscious Counselling and Wellness is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and inclusive space for healing.

Restore-You: A Trauma-Informed Yoga & Wellness Series

6-Week Group Series in Fredericton, NB
Facilitated by a Trauma Therapist & Certified Yoga Instructor
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM | Starting October 21st

🌿 A Safe Space to Move, Breathe, and Heal

This 6-week trauma-informed yoga and psychoeducation series is designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and explore healing in a gentle, supportive group environment.

Each 90-minute session integrates:

• Psychoeducation to deepen your understanding of trauma and the nervous system

• Somatic yoga practice focused on grounding, safety, and choice

• Journaling & group reflection to process, integrate, and connect

🧠 Why Trauma-Informed Yoga?

When we’ve experienced trauma, the body can feel like an unsafe or unfamiliar place. This program is not just about movement — it’s about cultivating awareness, agency, and presence in a way that honors your pace and your story.

We’ll explore:

• The window of tolerance

• Polyvagal theory and nervous system states

• Boundaries, safety, and consent in movement

• Somatic strategies for emotional regulation

🤝 What to Expect

• Small group size (max 8 participants)

• A calm, welcoming studio space in Fredericton

• No yoga experience necessary

• All practices are invitational

• Optional sharing; all participation levels are welcome

💬 Schedule

Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM

Start Date: October 21st
Location: Conscious Counselling and Wellness, 231 Regent St.
What to bring: journal, water, and anything you need to feel comfortable (blanket, cushion, etc.) Yoga mats and blocks are provided!

💵 Pricing (Sliding Scale Available)

We offer a sliding scale to make this work as accessible as possible:

• Supported Rate: $180

• Sustaining Rate: $240 (recommended)

• Supporter Rate: $300 (helps fund future sliding scale spaces)

Payment plans available. No one turned away for lack of funds — reach out if cost is a barrier.

📝 How to Register

Spots are limited to 8 participants to maintain intimacy and safety.

💬 Participant Feedback from Past Offerings

“As someone with an extensive trauma history, I was able to participate in Anna’s class in a way that built comfort and confidence not only within a space with other people, but within my own body” - Take Back the Night Yoga Participant, 2025

🧘‍♀️ About the Facilitator

Anna Larmer is a trauma therapist and certified yoga instructor with many years of experience supporting individuals in healing from trauma through integrative, body-based approaches. Anna is a full-time therapist here at Conscious Counselling and Wellness where she helps guide individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. Anna is also a yoga instructor at several local yoga studios such as Prana Hot Yoga, The Nest, and here at CCW. She is often invited to community events as a guide, and hosts retreats on her own as well.

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Join our 6-week DBT Skills Group at Conscious Counselling and Wellness, designed to help individuals build practical tools for managing intense emotions, navigating interpersonal challenges, and increasing overall emotional resilience. Grounded in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), this group focuses on three core areas: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Participants will learn to identify and manage emotional triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and improve communication and relationship skills in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Whether you're seeking greater emotional balance or looking to enhance your connection with others, this group offers a structured, skill-based approach to lasting change.

Start Date: Wednesday, October 15
Start Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Price: $60.00/session for individuals with mental health insurance coverage with LCT-Cs.

** if you do not have insurance coverage and require a payment plan, or further accomodations to participate, please contact us at referralccw@gmail.com

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This one hour free demo will offer participants a preview of Sara Mackie’s 6 week trauma-informed yoga course, Soothe and Stabilize. This will be the fourth season of this renowned program.

Class is currently FULL. Email referralccw@gmail.com to be placed on the waitlist.