with private coaching
What is Embodied Processing?
Embodied Processing is a gentle, body-based approach that works directly with the body to integrate unprocessed experiences.
It helps you remember this truth on a physical level, in the body, where stress and undigested life experiences were stashed for safety by a younger you.
And let's have a moment for that resilient and resourceful child. They are a brilliant survivalist and an ally in your healing journey.
But here's the rub. The energy stays in the body until you're ready to process it.
And it can show up in all kinds of ways:
constant worrying
physical holding patterns
stress
triggers that take you from 0 to 100 in a second
digestive issues
shallow breathing
feeling constantly on edge
sleep disruption
and more.
Embodied Processing is a way to connect deeply with yourself, your inner child, and become present to your story.
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How it helps
When you learn how to listen to the language of your body and release tension that has been stored for years, even decades, you may begin to notice changes in your daily life:
✦ Better sleep and the ability to fully rest, instead of feeling guilty for not doing something productive
✦ The capacity to stay present with big emotions like anger, grief, and disappointment
✦ Clearer boundaries and a stronger sense of what is yours versus what you may be absorbing from others
✦ Feeling more grounded and rooted in your body
✦ Being more present and patient with yourself and others
✦ Greater resilience to daily stress
Most importantly, something deep within you knows its time to come home to yourself.
What a session looks like
We’ll begin with a short check-in and use mindfulness tools such as breathwork and a brief meditation so you can arrive fully present. Together, we create a space that feels grounded and safe.
You can bring a specific experience or trigger you want to explore, but it’s not necessary. You can also come with curiosity and openness to what your body is ready to show.
Then we get curious.
I’ll guide you to notice your breath, posture, and bodily sensations as they arise, at a pace that feels safe and natural to you.
We work with your body’s own knowing of how to heal and release stored tension and energy. This looks different for each person and even in each session.
We may work with the vagus nerve, complete stress responses such as fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, and process deeply held emotional patterns using Embodied Processing tools.
Because these techniques are simple and powerful, I’ll also share tools you can continue practicing at home
Who it's for
✦ You’ve been working on past trauma using spiritual or energetic tools and have experienced meaningful shifts, but you know there is a deeper body layer to address
✦ You experienced disconnection from your body early in life and now want to rebuild a relationship with it by learning to be present with its sensations and listening to its wisdom
✦ You want to deepen your somatic awareness so you can stay with triggers as they arise, instead of defaulting to coping strategies that worked in the past but no longer serve you
✦ You are in recovery from a high-control group and want body-based support to help release years of repressing your emotions, desires, and truth
Most importantly, something deep within you knows its time to come home to yourself.
Session details
50 minutes
Zoom
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
"Who I really am"
Dawn Marian has helped me realize who I really am and how to continue growing on all levels.
She is knowledgeable, warm, and truly supportive.
Thank you, Dawn.
EMILIA B
Important Note
Embodied Processing supports mental health but does not replace therapy.
If you are currently in recovery for alcohol or substance use, this work is outside my scope of support and I’m not able to work with you at this time.
If you’re unsure whether Embodied Processing is a good fit, you’re welcome to reach out at dawn@dawnmarian.com.
If you’re looking for deeper or ongoing support
there are other ways to work together.
Root & Rise offers a guided group experience for rebuilding in community.
CORE is a private coaching container for deeper, more personalized work.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
"I found peace and forgiveness for myself"
I had been experiencing emotional distress for a few weeks. I had let something sacred to me be stolen and I could not move on. If I would think about that incident I would break down in uncontrollable sobbing. I truly felt like I was a young child waiting for a horrible punishment. During the session I felt held, supported, and safe. That experience of healing and love was permanent. The uncontrollable thoughts and emotions that were linked to that wound vanished and I found peace and forgiveness for myself.
LAURA A
