I am Ariane Porras, a Social Worker and Somatic Educator currently being certified through Somatic Experiencing International (SEI). I have over 15 years of experience in the field of social work where I provided Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, facilitated support groups and various change management efforts, trained adults on strengths based frameworks, trauma informed practices and collaborated on prevention efforts to reduce child maltreatment in San Diego County.  I am also a frequent conference speaker in the early childhood sector.

Personally, my healing journey really shifted once I learned about Somatic Experiencing and started relating to my body.  I felt like I had been at war with my body and resented the symptoms of chronic pain that I was experiencing. This has been so impactful for me that I felt compelled to learn and share the wisdom with others. I have grown to see this work as a deep liberation practice that connects you back to your own agency and safety. I can’t think of a better way to spend my time than to help others do the same and that is why I am deeply committed to this work.