Am I the Villain or the Victim? The Embody Divergence Approach to Social Communication

What if...

  • Someone perceives something I say or do as racist, sexist, or just plain weird?

  • A person who is mistreating me is traumatized themselves?

These questions, recently asked by Embody Divergence clients, boil down to: Am I bad, or is it the other person? Whether we deem ourselves or others as "bad," the outcome is usually the same: shame.

In shame, my head hunches, shoulders curl, pulse races, and there's tension in my belly, jaw, and back. Shame leaves me stuck.

The Role of Somatics

Somatics, the practice of body awareness, allows for a shift. By noticing and adjusting my body—inhale, shoulders down, heart open, belly relaxed—I reconnect with myself. Suddenly, I can feel the texture of my socks against my feet. There is more space in my body, and movement feels possible.

At Embody Divergence, we…

  • Move beyond the good/bad binary, deconstructing ableism and all isms

  • Sense our inherent potential for growth, curiosity, and love, despite systemic and personal traumas

  • Soften into authentic expression and connection with others

In sessions, clients are guided through conversation, prompts, and movement. This isn't traditional speech therapy. Instead, it challenges the binary of good and bad, drawing from de-colonial and indigenous traditions to ask: What if there's nothing wrong with me? What does that free in me, and how does it allow me to show up in the world?

This is our current journey at Embody Divergence. Join us, forward this message to those who might benefit, and explore our offerings.

Offerings

  1. There are two free Embody Divergence classes coming up this summer: Somatics for Neurodivergent Folks, and Cross-neurotype Communication for Siblings. Find out more and reserve your space here.

  2. Embody Divergence is growing! Speech therapy, somatic facilitation, and business consulting spots are available. Book a consult here.

Curiosities? Commentaries? Email info@embodydivergence.com

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