Empowering Women to Reclaim Safety, Trust & Resilience
Trauma-informed Wellbeing for Women Survivors in the East Midlands
At How We Heal CIC, we deliver specialist trauma-informed wellbeing programmes for women survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Based in the East Midlands, our services combine trauma-informed yoga, somatic practices, and resilience-building tools to support recovery, empowerment and long term wellbeing after domestic abuse.
Trusted within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector, our programmes provide evidence-based body-based approaches that complement advocacy, counselling, and safeguarding services.
Why This Service Matters for Women Survivors
Body-based Pathways to Healing
Trauma affects the whole body, not just the mind. While talking therapy is important, many women benefit from additional body-based pathways to healing. Our programmes help women survivors to:
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Regulate the nervous system and reduce symptoms of trauma
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Reconnect safely with their bodies after abuse
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Build resilience, self-trust, and confidence
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Develop coping strategies for daily life
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Complement existing therapeutic or safeguarding support
Women-Only Small Group Programmes
Women-only spaces for healing and recovery
We deliver single-sex, small group sessions for women survivors of abuse. These women-only spaces are safe, confidential, and supportive helping women to:
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Share healing in community with other women
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Explore trauma-informed yoga and somatic practices in a titrated manner
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Rebuild stability, trust and empowerment in their bodies and lives
Learn how SOLACE for survivors, our structured small group trauma-informed yoga and wellness programme supports survivors of domestic abuse on their trauma recovery path.
Catherine
“The Solace Yoga & Wellness programme has been life-changing for me. This programme should be available to every survivor of domestic abuse alongside the Freedom Programme"
Lisa
"Attending these sessions has been a sanctuary for me. A little piece of calm each week which has helped me feel better in my mind and my body.
I find I'm calmer for my children too and feel like my relationship with my children has also improved because of these sessions"
Ann
"For the first time since I was a child, I feel able to relax my eyes closed. The voices within feel calmer and softer and I feel safe in my body. This programme has been a life-changing expereince."
One-to-One Sessions
Trauma-informed Wellbeing for Women Survivors in the East Midlands
For women who prefer prvate support, or where group work may not be suitable , we lso provide confidential one-to-one trauma-informed sessions. These tailored to individual needs and create a safe space for recovery at a pace that feels right.
Outcomes for Survivors
Trauma-informed Wellbeing for Women Survivors in the East Midlands
Women who engage consistently report:
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Improved sleep, relaxation, and ability to self-regulate their nervous system
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Reduced symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression and overwhelm
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Greater resilience, confidence, and self-agency
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Less physical pain, lower stress and improved wellbeing
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Increased feelings of self-worth and self-confidence
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Rebuilding trust in themselves, others and more positive connection with others
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Feeling empowered to establish boundaries
Commissioned and Trusted in the VAWG sector
Partnerships in the East Midlands
Since 2022, our founding director has been delivering trauma-informed yoga and wellbeing programmes for women healing from domestic abuse since 2022. Her Solace programme has been commissioned by Women's Aid locally and other partners. With the launch of How We Heal CIC, we are expanding this proven approach to reach more women and organisations in the VAWG sector across the East Midlands.
Partnerships Opportunities
Supporting Healing Together
We welcome conversations with commissioners, funders and frontline organisations in the VAWG sector. Our programmes can be:
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Commissioned as stand alone women's wellbeing programmes
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Integrated into wider domestic abuse recovery services
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Adapted to specific client groups or settings
Partnering with us ensures your clients have access to safe, women-only, trauma-informed body-based support that strengthens resilience and long term recovery.
For Women Survivors
If you are a survivor seeking support, we offer a free 30 minute consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions. You can choose between women only group programmes or one-to-one sessions.
07496 241866