Holding Space for Grief as Coaches and Facilitators with Amy Bray and Leah Sian Davies

In this episode of Radio Somanaut, Whitney Dawn Pyles is joined Amy Bray and Leah Sian Davies for a profound conversation about working with grief in the realm of Body-Oriented Coaching. Together, they unpack how integrating somatics into their coaching practices has transformed the way they support one-on-one clients, lead group sessions, and sustain themselves in this work.

 

Key topics include:

• Navigating the multifaceted nature of grief and its expressions.
• Core somatic tools and frameworks that empower compassionate coaching.
• The intersection of grief, shame, and anger.
• What’s possible when we can learn and guide others to be lovingly and non-judgmentally WITH their grief.

 

Whether you're a coach, facilitator, or someone curious about integrating somatics into your work, this conversation offers insights into holding space for grief with empathy and understanding.

 

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Guest Bios: 

 

Leah Sian Davies is a creative somatic guide and grief tending facilitator. She creates beautiful experiences that support people to rest, grieve and find joy in nature and on the dancefloor. She is passionate about people returning to their true nature and being able to live a full-bodied life.

 

Find Leah at:

www.leahsiandavies.co.uk

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leahsiandavies/

Substack https://substack.com/@leahsiandavies

 

Amy Bray specializes in supporting individuals dealing with grief in its myriad forms.  Moreover, her coaching is tailor-made to empower individuals and organizations to thrive amidst transition, growth and uncertainty.

Amy welcomes all who are experiencing change, challenge, transition or struggling with loss. 

She seamlessly integrates body-oriented coaching with traditional cognitive coaching combing skills and exercises from both. This unique blend fosters a deep connection between body and mind, facilitating holistic growth, resilience and being with emotions as they arise. She is an easy, supportive listener who believes that the answer always lies inside of us - and that sometimes we just need some assistance finding it and living into it fearlessly.

Amy can reached through her LinkedIn Profile and website Purpose Balance Joy LL. 

 

ACC - International Coaching Federation 

Certified Co-Active Coach

Certified Grief Coach

Certified Body-oriented Coach

 

You can find Amy via her website or on TikTok at emotionalease4u or on LinkedIn. 

 

 

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Please note that the views, opinions, and expressions shared by our guests in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Somatic School. The information shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as official advice or endorsement by the school.

 

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00:00 Introductions and Opening the Space

05:29 Introduction to Grief in Coaching

07:02 Finding The Somatic School

10:28 Personal Journeys with Grief

15:26 The Role of Somatics in Grief Work

20:58 Approaches to Being with Grief

31:31 Resourcing and Self-Care in Grief Work

34:06 Communicating Grief Work to Others

38:12 Understanding Grief Beyond Loss

40:59 Navigating Shame in Grief

43:42 Collective Grief and Silent Losses

46:22 The Nuances of Grief and Joy

52:29 Surprises in Grief Work

58:44 Creating Spaces for Grief

01:03:24 The Interplay of Grief and Joy and Final Thoughts