Research has found a link between chronic conditions and chronic stress and trauma. Some theories suggest, that in chronic conditions, the body often becomes trapped in a defence mechanism. This can manifest as a hyperactivated nervous system (e.g., pain, inflammation, anxiety, stress, nervousness, a desire to escape) or as an underactive nervous system (e.g., brain fog, shutdown, exhaustion, lethargy, feeling disconnected from one’s surroundings). I’ve found that in chronic conditions, both responses can occur simultaneously.

Reconnecting to life helps you understanding the landscape of your autonomic nervous system. It aims to strengthen your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being, providing insights into your chronic condition(s) while restoring a sense of safety, peace, awe, and aliveness.

The body is a physical container of your individual, ancestral, and collective history. When emotions or parts of yourself are silenced or repressed, they get lodged in your body, no matter how long they have been repressed. Your body does this for protection. There is an intelligence behind the body’s tensions, pain, and stagnation. When you tenderly explore these pains and tensions with the help of creative arts, somatics and the imaginal realm, you can release stuck emotions and protective patterns, which reduce pain and fatigue and increase the availability of energy.   

Other benefits can include emotional release, physical relaxation, stress reduction, increased present-moment awareness, feelings of safety, playfulness, self-compassion, and self-care.

Creative Arts Therapy uses expressive processes such as art, creative writing, movement, sculpting, sound, nature, symbol work, and imaginative play to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being. It supports the exploration and expression of inner experiences—feelings, emotions, perceptions, and thoughts and connects us with the imaginal realm (the in-between) the physcial and the spiritual world.

By fostering present-moment awareness, Creative Arts Therapy aids in regulating emotions and calming the nervous system, it can also serve as a powerful tool for stress and pain relief, enhancing overall quality of life.

Creative Arts Therapy helps reintroduce the experiences of play, curiosity,  creativity, and aliveness, which are essential for restorative imagination and healing.

Not at all! You DON’t need to have artistic abilities. The focus of this process is on expression, exploration, and self-discovery rather than on creating “art” in a traditional sense. Everyone has a unique way of expressing themselves, and the creative activities are meant to help you tap into your feelings, thoughts, experiences and the imaginal realm.

Its easy! Just contact me at

norma@reconnectingtolife.com

Weekly sessions are recommended to help maintain consistency and keep you engaged in your journey. They make the process more effective and supportive.

The group sessions are spread out over six months. Most of them occur on a weekly basis, with a break of one or two weeks after every 8 to 10 sessions.

Refund Policy
If you decide to withdraw for any reason, you may cancel your participation within 7 days of your payment to receive a full refund (minus the first session if it has already occurred), or a credit for future use. Refund requests must be made in writing. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method and may take up to three weeks to process. No refunds will be granted after this period.

Even if you choose not to participate or don't use all your sessions, the remaining balance of the package is still due in full and must be paid according to the original timeline, unless otherwise agreed upon.

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