Somatic Experiencing Support Group Overview
This is a short-term, confidential support group for persons struggling to understand and respond to psychosomatic expressions of stress and emotional dysregulation. We focus on increasing knowledge of our bodies and the use of group work to heal and support our parasympathetic nervous system (calming network) through co-regulation, inter-connectivity, and relational healing. These interventions are primarily based on the therapeutic framework of Somatic Experiencing developed by Peter Levine.
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing (SE™) is a body-oriented therapeutic model developed by Dr. Peter Levine that draws from multidisciplinary areas of physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics.
Program Schedule and Locations
* Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00pm from January 27 to March 03, 2026.
* Second Floor Group Room, 1707 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21702
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Eligibility & Requirements
Prior to registration, group members will need to:
* Be able to listen with the heart and share from the heart within a group setting
* Be able to tolerate the emotional expression and vulnerability of others in a group setting
* Commit to participating for a minimum of 5 out of 6 weeks (emergency-based absences permitted)
Your Facilitator
Krista Bajgier, LCSW-C, MEd, is a certified nature-informed trauma therapist with a background in body-based trauma interventions. She is currently pursuing a 3-year certification as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) through the Somatic Experiencing Institute. She believes strongly in empowering others to regain leadership over their own bodies through the practice of deep listening, curiosity, and learning to trust the body as a wise container of human experiences.
Support Group Costs
Group participation may be covered in part or in full by using Carefirst/BCBS or Cigna health insurance plans. Cost for covered group members is subject to deductibles and co-payments. Out-of-network group members will pay $40 out of pocket per session or $240 for the full commitment.
Registration
If you have questions before applying or if you want to register for the program using your insurance, please provide your full name and contact information to Kris Bajgier at
a3Jpc3RhIHwgb3V0ZG9vcnRoZXJhcGV1dGljcyAhIGNvbQ==. If you would like to register for the program and wish to pay out of pocket, please select the registration link below. Registration deadline is January 15, 2026.
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