Trauma-Informed Groups
Small, guided group experiences grounded in nervous-system safety, compassion, and steady growth. See Current GroupGroups That Help You Heal, Grow, and Move Forward Together.
At Created To Move, groups are designed with the nervous system in mind ~
These are spaces that prioritize regulation, clarity, and connection from the inside out—because lasting change doesn’t come from pushing harder, but from creating the conditions that help us feel grounded, connected, and able to move forward.
In our groups, we recognize that different parts of us may want different things. Some parts long for change, while others are working hard to protect us. Together, we slow down, listen inward, and gently befriend what’s happening inside—creating room to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself without judgment or pressure.
Sharing is always invitational. Silence is welcome. You’re encouraged to stay connected to your body and move at your own pace.
These groups are:
- Trauma-informed and consent-based
- Relational and co-regulating
- Grounded in compassion and curiosity
- Gently faith-aware and spiritually sensitive
- Designed to complement personal or therapeutic healing work
These groups are not a replacement for therapy. They are guided, relational spaces designed to support integration, regulation, connection, and growth alongside your personal or therapeutic healing work.
Current Group Offering ~
Strong Like Water
A Trauma-Informed Guided Group for Women
6 weeks of support, clarity, and connection
Gently faith-informed · Safe · Paced · Compassionate
** Registration is securely hosted by my co-facilitator.
Has strength looked like holding everything together…
What if real strength looked different?
Not pushing through.
Not holding it all in.
Not pretending you’re okay when you’re not.
But learning how to bend without breaking.
To feel without being overwhelmed.
To stay grounded even when life feels uncertain.
This is the kind of strength we’ll be exploring together in our guided group using Strong Like Water by Aundi Kolber.
Through her framework, we’ll begin to understand how our bodies respond to stress—and how to move toward regulation and resilience with compassion, not pressure.
This is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about learning how to work with your body and emotions instead of against them.
🌊 This Group Is For You If…
You’ve been strong for a long time…
but you’re starting to feel the weight of it.
You might:
• feel emotionally overwhelmed or shut down
• struggle to stay present when things feel hard
• carry stress or tension in your body
• feel exhausted from holding everything together
• long for peace but don’t know how to get there
Or maybe you’ve thought:
“I don’t even know how to slow down.”
“I feel disconnected from myself.”
“I just want to feel steady again.”
🌊 What You’ll Learn
Using Strong Like Water, we’ll explore how to:
🌿 understand your nervous system and stress responses
🌿 build emotional resilience without pushing yourself
🌿 reconnect with your body in a safe, gentle way
🌿 regulate overwhelm instead of shutting down
🌿 practice grounding, presence, and self-compassion
🌿 develop a new definition of strength
This is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about learning how to work with your body and emotions instead of against them.
🌊 What Makes This Group Different
This is a trauma-informed space, which means:
✔ You move at your own pace
✔ You are never forced to share
✔ Your boundaries are respected
✔ We prioritize safety over performance
✔ Your emotions are welcome here
This is not about doing it “right.”
It’s about learning how to be with yourself in a new way.
Our Approach Is…
Trauma-informed
Focus on building safety, pacing, consent, and nervous system awareness guide everything we do.
Gentle
No pressure to share, perform, or “fix” anything.
Just space to breathe and grow.
Steady
Small steps, week by week, with compassion leading the way.
Faith-integrated
Grace-filled, grounded, and honoring your story — never religious or pushy.
🌊 What’s Included
✨ Guided sessions walking through Strong Like Water
✨ Gentle practices for nervous system regulation
✨ Reflection and integration exercises
✨ Supportive group discussion
✨ A safe, grounded environment for healing
🌊 The Transformation
Imagine:
🌿 Feeling more calm and grounded in your body
🌿 Understanding your stress responses instead of fearing them
🌿 Having tools to regulate overwhelm
🌿 Feeling more present in your life and relationships
🌿 Experiencing strength that feels gentle—not forced
Details & Pricing
Length: 6 weeks
Format: Weekly live group calls (video)
Location: Online (Secure-Video Platform)
Time: 9am-10:30am/12-1:30pm (PST/EST)
Dates: Tuesdays April 21st-June 2nd 2026
Cost:$297
Space is limited to 8 women to maintain safety and connection. Enrollment closes April 20, 2026 or when spots are filled.
This investment reflects the care, preparation, and trauma-informed facilitation offered throughout the 6-week experience.
🌊 Early Bird Bonus
Those who join early ( by 4/7) will receive a
✨ free 1:1 integration session
This is a private space to help you:
• process what you’re learning
• apply it to your personal story
• receive individualized support
Have more questions? Contact my colleague here.
Held by Experienced, Trauma-Informed Facilitators:
Heather Berg
Heather Berg is a trauma-trained coach and graduate-level mental health counselor in training who walks alongside women and couples healing from betrayal trauma, complex PTSD, religious trauma, attachment wounds, and stuck relational patterns.
She is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner and integrates somatic and polyvagal-informed practices, attachment-based work, and the Enneagram to support greater internal safety, emotional clarity, and self-trust.
Married for nearly 30 years and a mom to three young adult sons, Heather brings both lived experience and advanced training—especially in betrayal trauma and relationship repair—offering steady, compassionate guidance that honors each person’s pace and next right step toward healing.
Melissa Short
Melissa Short is a Trauma Recovery Coach and Certified Trauma Support Specialist who helps women heal from the lasting impact of complex trauma (C-PTSD), attachment wounds, religious trauma, and painful relational patterns.
She integrates IFS (parts work), somatic and nervous system regulation practices, and mindfulness to support greater internal safety, clarity, and self-trust.
Married 15 years and a mom of one son, Melissa offers compassionate, steady guidance so women feel seen, empowered, and equipped to move toward healing, without pressure, perfection, or rushing the process—one gentle step at a time.
Gentle Invitation
If you’re ready for a quieter, kinder way to grow…
If you want support but not pressure…
If you want faith without force…
If you want healing that honors your pace…
We would love to walk this with you.
Join the group below:
** Registration is securely hosted by our co-facilitator.
Hold your spot below for $97 and pay the rest later!
** Registration is securely hosted by our co-facilitator.
“We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship.”
— Dr. Harville Hendrix
Not sure if this group is the right fit?
You’re welcome to book a free clarity call to explore whether this group — or another form of support — would best serve you right now.
Stay Connected for Upcoming Groups
Groups at Created To Move are offered throughout the year around themes of healing, identity, emotional and relational health, nervous-system awareness, and post-traumatic growth.
Join the list to hear when a new group opens, along with occasional resources and invitations from Created To Move.