Movement-based Expressive Arts Therapy
“The task of the therapist is to conjure up the devils rather than put them to sleep”
Try primal Impulse movement therapy now…
One-on-One Therapy
In regular private Tamalpa Life/Art Process therapeutic sessions, you ask a question to explore and are facilitated through movement processes culminating, eventually, in change and growth. Everything is tailored to your individual needs and circumstances with personalized care and attention.
Not familiar or experienced with movement practices such as primal Impulse? Don’t worry! No movement experience is required: you will be guided and supported every step of the way.
New client discounts ending soon: please get in touch
Sessions are available in 60, 90, or 120 minute blocks on a weekly or biweekly basis over a mutually-agreed period. This schedule permits the client to begin to identify issues that are present in their life.
Through continued meetings, issues are confronted using movement explorations and processes to subvert the conscious knowledge and perspective we typically rely on.
Sometimes the focus is a specific body part and its movement metaphors; other times it focuses on the daimonic presence of evolutionary, animalistic roots within us. Often it touches sources of anger and creativity: primal forces that are an innate part of each of us.
Change and growth occur only after the associated emotions are physically released and their energy harnessed as a resource.
As a one-on-one client you are supported every step of the way, guided with care and attention. Read more about Steven, primal Impulse creator and facilitator.
Group Movement Sessions
As part of an ongoing group, you are guided through set Tamalpa Life/Art Process movement processes and experiences with each session exploring a specific theme, topic, or stage. Group sessions are a great introduction to movement therapy and excel in identifying areas to explore further. Naturally, they are also good at creating social connections.
Experienced with 5Rhythms, OpenFloor, Ecstatic Dance, Conscious Dance or any other form of group movement? primal Impulse group sessions will be familiar and different.
Like one-on-one therapy, group sessions access your innate, inner self through movement processes, drawing, and creative writing.
Unlike one-on-one therapy, group sessions are more social, interactive, and the client relies more on self-support.
Content is pre-determined and varies with each session. Participants interact with presented material and confront unexpected issues.
OpenFlow in Morro Bay
Next planned for Summer 2024
6:30pm - 8:00pm
$10
Morro Bay Community Center
Steven guest facilitates about every 8 weeks at this Ecstatic Dance group’s weekly sessions
Longer Workshops
In a conducive setting, with other like-minded people, workshops are the opportunity to go deeper and experience all of the elements of primal Impulse in one concentrated experience. Both indoors and outdoors. Coming soon
Client:
“I left the session more aware of my power”
Client:
“The interconnectedness of pleasure, biology, emotion, and movement is fascinating. Pretty damn good.”
The Results
“Steven is encouraging, enthusiastic, gentle, knowledgeable, supporting, and kind”
— Client
