Trauma Informed Astrology news:

Hello Friends,

I am excited to be getting back in the swing of T.I. Astrology things!

After a wonderful year of reorienting to my new family and new home (I got married 13 months ago and I moved into our new home 16 months ago), I am focusing on getting Trauma Informed Astrology courses and training out there again! Yay!

We finished all the recordings for Level Two this past fall, and we are now editing those. The Level Two course should be out and ready within a couple months. Stay tuned! That course is An Intro to Western Astrology & the Polyvagal System. It has a lot of great material! I will publish more posts about the individual courses soon.

I am putting together the outline for Level Three: An Intro to the Healing Journey. We will begin recording those videos in the spring.

My plan is to offer a package for the Certification Training program. A new cohort of student would start that in August. This package will include all three levels of T.I. Astrology courses, supervision and demo sessions, discussion groups, and five sessions for individual personal development work! The price for the package will be $3,300. Then, once students complete all the requirements, they will get the Trauma Informed Astrology Essentials Level Certification!

I am still offering personal sessions (in-person and long distance over Zoom) and I enjoy doing Trauma Informed Astrology chart interpretations. Let me know if you are interested!

Lots of good stuff going on. Lots to do, with compassion, ease and grace.

I hope you and all sentient beings are happy and healthy!

Kirby Moore and the Trauma Informed Astrology team

The Path to a Healthier Family Begins with Calm Parents

This article was written by Camille Johnson. Thank you Camille, for contributing!

If you are interested in posting your work regarding the intersection of alternative health, wellness, psychology, astrology and Dharma, let me know!

Thank you for visiting,

Kirby Moore

As a parent, the emotional landscape you navigate is complex and deeply intertwined with your child’s well-being. Anxiety, often an uninvited guest, can seep into family life, affecting relationships and communication. Recognizing its presence and impact is the first step toward fostering a healthier environment. By addressing your own anxiety, you not only enhance your mental health but also set the stage for your children to grow in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere.

Enhancing Career Prospects to Alleviate Job-Induced Anxiety

If your job is a significant source of stress, it might be time to consider enhancing your career prospects. Breaking down the process into manageable steps, such as updating your resume or expanding your professional network, can help you gain confidence and reduce anxiety. For example, if you work in nursing and want better working conditions, shifts, and pay, consider this path to earn a master’s degree in nursing, which can lead to more fulfilling roles with improved compensation and hours. Regardless of your career track, online degree programs make it easier to handle parenting and work duties.

The Ripple Effect of Parental Anxiety on Family Communication

Anxiety can disrupt family harmony, altering dynamics and communication patterns. Anxious parents may adopt more controlling or harsh educational styles, which can hinder their children’s healthy development and strain relationships. This stress can inadvertently be passed on to your children, potentially leading to behavioral issues and anxiety in them as well. Effective communication is crucial in mitigating these effects, as it serves as a bridge for emotional bonding and trust.

Modeling Stress Reduction Through Daily Practices

Incorporating consistent habits like meditation, physical activity, and healthy eating into your routine can positively influence your child’s ability to handle stress. Demonstrating these coping strategies sets an example that fosters emotional well-being and resilience. Regular movement and mindfulness practices contribute to lower anxiety and improved mood, while balanced nutrition supports mental clarity and stability. Prioritizing these behaviors creates an environment that encourages children to embrace healthy practices.

Fostering a Resilient Home Environment for You and Your Child

Creating a nurturing home atmosphere is crucial for developing effective coping mechanisms for both you and your child. By establishing clear expectations and consistent routines, you provide a sense of stability that helps manage anxiety. Encourage open communication by actively listening to your child’s concerns and discussing challenging topics in a safe space. This approach not only meets their emotional needs but also models positive coping strategies, fostering resilience.

Harnessing Physical Activity to Alleviate Anxiety in Families

Regular physical activity can greatly reduce anxiety and improve overall mental well-being. It promotes the release of endorphins, enhancing mood while encouraging healthy habits within the family. Consistently engaging in such activities provides an opportunity to model effective ways to manage stress and regulate emotions. Prioritizing movement as part of daily life fosters both physical and emotional resilience in a natural, supportive way.

Fostering Independence and Self-Expression in Children

Encouraging children to express themselves and develop independence builds their confidence and self-worth. Actively listening and validating their emotions fosters a secure sense of identity and helps them articulate their thoughts. Giving them responsibilities at home nurtures autonomy and equips them with valuable life skills. A safe, structured environment with clear boundaries allows them to explore and grow.

The Impact of Parent Support Groups on Anxiety

Parent support groups offer a meaningful way to navigate the challenges of parenting a child with anxiety. They create a space for shared understanding and provide practical strategies to address common struggles. Facilitators often bring personal or professional expertise, ensuring the guidance feels relevant and empathetic. These groups enhance your journey by fostering community while respecting the role of professional care.

Taking proactive steps to manage anxiety can transform your family’s dynamic, fostering a healthier and more supportive environment. By focusing on career growth, enhancing communication, modeling stress reduction, and encouraging independence, you lay the foundation for a resilient family. Embrace these strategies to cultivate a nurturing atmosphere where both you and your children can flourish.

Explore the transformative intersection of Nervous System Repair and Western Astrology with AstroDharma and embark on a journey toward dynamic wellness today!

Let me know if you are interested in studying the intersection of Nervous System Repair & Western Astrology

Hello Friends,

I am considering leading a basic Trauma Informed Astrology course. There would be a live, online component, and a part of the class where you would watch pre-recorded videos about various nervous system facets.

I would need at least eight people to make it work. We would meet twice a month for 2-hours / meeting. And I would want you to watch at least 2 hours of the pre-recorded material in between our meetings (yes, there will be some homework). This would be held over a 4 month period – so we would meet a total of eight times. Considering you will get more than 32 hours of material (both live and pre-recorded), I think the price would be $900 / person.

You will learn A LOT. You will grow a lot. There will be ample time for questions and answers. There will even be some time for you to ask questions about your chart or about your clients’ / friends’ / family’s charts.

We will cover so many topics, including:

  1. What is trauma? And what is resilience?
  2. We will unpack the Trauma Informed Principles
  3. We will look at the Functional Range – what does resilience look like in the nervous system? What is my capacity for stress?
  4. We will start to answer the question, “What is the state of my [client’s] nervous system?”
  5. We will go through at least 10 Somatic Exercises and Tools to help you move toward Well-being in spite of Everything
  6. We will discuss Resources and how to move toward a more Resourced nervous system
  7. There will be a lot of time spent on unpacking the Autonomic Nervous System (the ANS) – both the Sympathetic & Parasympathetic brances
  8. We will look at the Stream of Life model and see what trauma does to the nervous system
  9. And we will unpack all of the Astrological Planets, we will talk about the Signs and get into the Houses as well
  10. Plus, we will really get into “What is Embodiment? What does it mean to deepen embodiment?”

I would look to start this course in January / February of 2025. So let me know if you are interested! You can reach out to me here: https://www.traumainformedastrology.com/contact

I hope you are enjoying good weather where you and that you can rest down and come back to alignment!

Kirby Moore

Founder of Trauma Informed Astrology

Updates around Trauma Informed Astrology & more

Hello Friends,

Here is a good news post. We are wrapping up recordings for the Level Two Trauma Informed Astrology course – Western Astrology & the Polyvagal System (Part One). This has been awesome. Working with Emily and Michele has been very insightful and I appreciate our synergy together. In this course, we are covering the Outer Planets – going deep into Uranus, Pluto, Neptune & Saturn. We are looking at Chart Hemisphere Dynamics (what does it mean if I have a lot of planets around the Ascendant for instance), plus looking at having the Outer Planets in the Angular Houses. Plus we are discussing so much more – Astrology as a Love Story, Frequency-Based Astrology, the Mandala of the Psyche and more. This course is going to be approximately 17 hours of material, so now I am getting started with the editing process. Hopefully we can offer it by January 1st!

I was recently interviewed by Lisa Ellison on her Writing Your Resilience podcast and that came out a couple weeks ago. You can see our interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGpPfblwEnI&list=PLmz2skzB_fzQ5XgY3lKAviu1uQFjH6dxo&index=5

In the interview, we discuss trauma & creativity, we unpack “What is Somatic Experiencing?”, and I introduce a couple of easy Somatic Tools that most of us can do on ourselves to help come back into alignment.

Then, I was also recently quoted in an article for the Huffington Post – it is a piece about Complex PTSD, so it is not light reading. However, for people who suffer with these debilitating symptoms, it is very informative. You can see the article here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/emotional-flashback-dread-doom-therapy_n_66cb7ae8e4b0f0ded8061ba6

Things are going well for me, all things considered. I do have to practice a LOT of self-care to stay present, to be in my body on a regular basis, and to be present to my clients – especially if I am doing hands-on Somatic Process bodywork.

Lots of good things happening with Trauma Informed Astrology. It just takes time to get new courses complete and made available. Thank you for your patience!

I hope you are finding the tools to be kind in spite of everything,

Kirby

Rough time to be on the planet, let me know if you need support

Hello Friends,

Here is the U.S., we are grieving the loss of many people in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, not to mention all the difficult situations in the Middle East and Africa. It is a hard time to stay present, to stay in our bodies, to process all these big emotions and attempt to get on with our days. (And let’s not forget the Election Cycle we are in – for the U.S.)

Let me know if you need support. I offer Zoom sessions of Somatic Process work, offering Somatic Experiencing and more. You can reach me at https://www.mkirbymoore.com/contact.html

Wishing you well. There are easy somatic tools which we can use to come back to ourselves. It might be a good time to take a break from the news, from screens in general. If you have decent weather, get outside, spend time in nature, connect with friends, etc.

I hope you get what you need!

Kirby Moore

Kirby is the main guest on a dynamic Podcast: Writing Your Resilience

Hello Friends,

I am excited to announce that I was recently interviewed by Lisa Ellison for her Podcast – Writing Your Resilience. And my episode is now out!

In the episode, we discuss “What is Somatic Experiencing?” We also talk about trauma and creativity, I lead a couple of easy yet potent Somatic Tools, and we get into the difference between dissociation and being with the creative muse. It is a great conversation!

You can use this link:

https://lisacooperellison.com/caring-for-your-nervous-system-and-creativity/

It is available on YouTube (recommended due to watching the somatic exercises). As well as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

By going to the show above, you can get a 30% discount on my online course which is now out – Balancing the Fascia and Liberating the Space Element. In this 4 hour course, I lead people through a number of healing tools which you can use on yourself or with clients. This is a great value!

You can see more about my course here: https://traumainformedastrology.teachable.com/p/balancing-the-fascia-liberating-the-space-element

Thank you for visiting and have a great day!

Kirby Moore

Balancing the Fascia course – Early Bird Discount still available!

Hello Friends,

I recently completed this course on Balancing the Fascia & Liberating the Space Element. It is for bodyworkers, therapists, coaches, medical professionals, yoga teachers and anyone who wants to feel better in spite of everything! Seriously, anyone can benefit from these easy yet profoundly beneficial Somatic Tools.

The Early Bird Discount is available through Sept 30th. Get this four-hour course for just $75 until then! After the 30th, the price goes up to $95.

It is an online course, pre-recorded that you go through at your own pace.

These tools are great for anyone who is energetically sensitive and who feels stretched thin – whether physically, emotionally, psychologically or spiritually. These tools are very beneficial – I am sure you will find at least one of them that benefits you!

You can purchase the course here: https://traumainformedastrology.teachable.com/p/balancing-the-fascia-liberating-the-space-element

You can see more info about it here: https://www.traumainformedastrology.com/liberating-the-space-element-course

You can let me know if you have any questions about it here: https://www.traumainformedastrology.com/contact

You can also email me at kirby [at] mkirbymoore [dot] com.

Hope to see you in the course or hear from you soon!

Wishing you bliss,

Kirby

I was interviewed for a Podcast, and it is coming out on Thursday

Hello Friends,

I was interviewed by Lisa Ellison a few months ago for her excellent Podcast: Writing Your Resilience. And my episode is coming out in just 2 days!

In the interview, we discuss trauma & creativity, we talk about the difference between dissociation & the creative muse, we go through some of the nuances of Somatic Experiencing (a trauma resolution modality), and I lead us through a couple of easy yet potent Somatic Tools. It is a great discussion!

You can see more here: https://lisacooperellison.com/writing-your-resilience-podcast/

I hope you get the chance to watch (YouTube) or listen (Apple Podcasts or Spotify)!

Until soon,

Kirby

Free Discussion Group on Friday the 6th

Hello Friends,

I am leading a Free Discussion Group on Friday! We will meet on Zoom at 11 am Eastern time and have up to an hour to discuss methods to Nurture Resilience and then have time for questions and answers.

Please attend if you are able to. I will also be answering questions about the Liberating the Space Element & Balancing the Fascia course. If you have questions, bring them on Friday.

You can see more about the course here: http://traumainformedastrology.teachable.com/p/balancing-the-fascia-liberating-the-space-element

Hope to see you there!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82965114268?pwd=5YaPgUyqdgV5mqDTX5bdrE9zak21Q3.1

The Liberating the Space Element & Balancing the Fascia course is ready!

Hello Friends,

I am very excited to announce that this online course is ready for purchase. It is both experiential and didactic. In it, you will go through four Somatic Tools (Embodiment Exercises) which help to liberate the space element and / or balance the fascia. All totaled, it is more than four hours of material!

We go through the benefits, the anatomy (around the holds) and there is lots of time to learn all the holds. We unpack questions around “What is the Space Element?” and we talk about fascia and why we want to balance it. We even discuss how the Space Element is related to working with trauma. In the course, there are dozens of Frequently Asked Questions around the material, with poignant answers.

Right now, you can purchase the course for the Early Bird Discount of just $75! After September 30th, the price will go up to $95. So take advantage of this offer today!

Here is the link to the sales page: http://traumainformedastrology.teachable.com/p/balancing-the-fascia-liberating-the-space-element

The course is very beneficial for many different types of individuals and practitioners, as the Balancing the Fascia holds (exercises) help anyone who feels stretched thin – whether physically, emotionally, or psychologically overwhelmed!

When we liberate the space element, we feel more balanced, more calm, a sense of inner peace, and more harmony. Who doesn’t want more of those? In addition, there are dozens of other benefits to doing these exercises which I cover in the course.

Just to reiterate, bodyworkers, therapists, medical professionals, coaches, yoga teachers, and more will benefit from taking this course!

On Friday, September 6th, 2024, I will be holding a free discussion group, and you can ask questions about the course if you attend. It will go from 11 am – 12 noon Eastern time. I will also record it and make the recording available on YouTube.

Here is the zoom link to the Discussion Group next week: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82965114268?pwd=5YaPgUyqdgV5mqDTX5bdrE9zak21Q3.1

Hope to see you in the course, or at the Discussion Group next week!

Thank you for joining me on this healing journey,

Kirby Moore