Unravel + Restore: Releasing the Survival Patterns That Keep You Holding It All
Schedule
Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1251 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 | Des Moines, IA
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Many people in wellness spaces are the ones others rely on - the caretakers, helpers, healers, teachers, and high-functioning “strong ones.” They’re capable, empathetic, and responsible.And often quietly exhausted.
Unravel & Restore is a gentle, trauma-informed workshop designed to help participants understand why patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-responsibility form, and how these patterns, while once protective, can eventually lead to burnout, numbness, or disconnection.
Rather than focusing on fixing or forcing change, this experience invites participants to slow down, soften, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels safe, compassionate, and regulating.
Through simple somatic movement, nervous system practices, and guided reflection, participants will explore how the body holds stress, and how to begin releasing what it no longer needs to carry.
This workshop is accessible to all levels and does not require any prior knowledge of trauma work or nervous system education.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPERIENCE
-A grounded exploration of what it means to always be “the strong one”
-Trauma-informed insights into why burnout often affects the most capable people
-Gentle reflection on patterns such as people-pleasing, perfectionism, and hyper-responsibility
-Nervous system practices to support regulation and self-connection
-Somatic movement to help the body release stored tension and restore balance
Unraveling is not falling apart.
It is the process of gently releasing the survival patterns that once protected us, and creating more space for safety, awareness, and self-permission.
WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR
This workshop may be especially supportive for:
-Healers, yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and caregivers
-Empaths and highly sensitive individuals
-Those who often feel responsible for others’ emotions or outcomes
-Anyone experiencing burnout, emotional exhaustion, or quiet resentment
-People who appear to function well outwardly but feel depleted internally
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Erin McGuire-Henson is a somatic guide, healer, and author of The Art of Unraveling, a book for those who have spent their lives holding it together, and are ready to soften without falling apart.
Her work bridges nervous system education, emotional awareness, and compassionate self-inquiry, with an emphasis on safety, regulation, and sustainable healing rather than self-improvement.
BOOK SIGNING
This workshop is inspired by Erin’s book The Art of Unraveling. Reading the book is not required to attend, and there is no expectation to purchase.
Signed copies will be available after the event for those who feel called to continue exploring the work.
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Where is it happening?
1251 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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