# Event Details - **Event Name**: Catharsis: A Community Co-Regulation & Emotional Release Experience - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: What would it be like to feel safe enough to let your guard down—and to become that emotionally safe person for others?About this EventMost of us were never taught what to do when emotions get big—our own or someone else's.What do you do when your partner is angry? Your child is melting down? A friend is grieving? A coworker is panicking? Someone you love is overwhelmed and you have absolutely no idea what to say?We give advice. Try to fix it. Tell them everything will be okay. Absorb their emotions ourselves. Get overwhelmed too. Or pull away.What if, instead, you could become someone others actually feel safer with when emotions are running high?Catharsis is an experiential workshop in emotional regulation, co-regulation, and human connection. You'll start by learning to work with your own emotional state, then have the option to practice being a grounded, emotionally safe presence with others.You can learn to become someone others feel emotionally safe with.These skills can deepen connection across your life—with partners, friends, children, family members, coworkers, clients, and communities.Who This Is ForCatharsis may be for you if you'd like to...Stay grounded when your partner is upset instead of becoming defensive, shutting down, or giving unsolicited adviceBe the parent who can remain present through a child's big emotions without getting swept into themSupport a friend through grief, heartbreak, anxiety, or overwhelmHandle a challenging boss, coworker, or stressful interaction without carrying it for the rest of your dayNavigate conflict without losing connection to yourself or the other personNotice when stress, doomscrolling, or the emotional atmosphere around you is pulling you off centerStop absorbing everyone else's emotional stateReceive support instead of always being the strong oneBuild greater capacity for vulnerability, intimacy, and authentic connectionYou don't need to be struggling to benefit.These are fundamental skills for relationships, parenting, friendship, leadership, caregiving—and simply navigating a stressful world.What You'll LearnWe'll start with the most important nervous system you have influence over: your own.Then we'll explore how your presence can affect the experience of the people around you.You'll practice:Recognizing when you're becoming emotionally activatedGrounding yourself before responding to someone elseStaying present when another person's emotions become intenseHelping someone feel safer, more grounded, and better able to navigate what they're feelingUsing breath, body, voice, attention, and presence to support regulationRecognizing what's yours and what belongs to the other personCreating greater emotional safety in relationshipsReceiving support instead of always managing everything yourselfReturning to yourself after emotionally charged interactionsComfort isn't necessarily the goal. Capacity is.Being emotionally safe doesn't mean making sure another person never feels uncomfortable. It means developing the capacity to stay grounded, present, and connected when difficult emotions arise—your own or someone else's.Sometimes co-regulation produces deep relaxation. Sometimes it creates enough safety for grief, fear, vulnerability, or something you've been holding back to emerge. Sometimes it allows you to venture outside your usual comfort zone while remaining grounded.We're not trying to make you feel a certain way.We're creating conditions in which you can safely experience more of what's already there—and learn to help others do the same.You'll Leave WithPractical tools for navigating stress, overwhelm, conflict, grief, and emotionally charged situationsGreater awareness of your own emotional patterns and nervous systemMore confidence being the grounded person when someone you care about is strugglingTools for creating greater emotional safety in your relationshipsExperience both giving and receiving co-regulation and emotional supportGreater awareness of when you're taking on someone else's emotional state—and how to return to yourselfSkills you can use with partners, friends, children, family members, coworkers, and clientsA felt experience of co-regulation—not just an intellectual understanding of itAnd quite possibly a few new people you're genuinely glad you metWhat to ExpectWe start with you.Before you're invited to practice anything with another person, you'll learn ways to notice and work with your own emotional state.From there, you'll have the option to explore guided co-regulation practices with others at whatever level of participation feels right for you.This isn't a two-hour lecture. You'll learn primarily through experience and practice.The workshop may include:Grounding and self-regulation practicesEmotional awareness and release exercisesAttuned listening and presenceBreath, body language, and voice as tools for regulationPractices for staying connected without absorbing another person's emotionsOptional partner and small-group co-regulation exercisesOptional, consent-based supportive touchOpportunities to both give and receive co-regulationTime for reflection, connection, and integrationEverything is guided step-by-step.What Is "Catharsis"?The word can sound dramatic.Catharsis doesn't have to be.Sometimes it's tears. Sometimes it's laughter. Sometimes it's finally saying something out loud. Sometimes it's simply realizing how much tension you've been carrying—and allowing yourself to put it down.There is no particular emotional experience you're supposed to have.Catharsis is about creating space for authentic emotional experience. Whatever genuinely arises is perfect.Why Co-Regulation?Humans don't experience emotions entirely in isolation. Our brains and bodies respond to the people around us, and research on supportive social connection and touch has found relationships with stress, emotional state, and physiological regulation.It's part of why being around a grounded person can sometimes help us settle—and why someone else's stress can sometimes seem contagious.We'll touch briefly on what's happening in the nervous system, but this isn't a neuroscience class.You don't need to understand the biology to learn the skill.The emphasis is on experiencing co-regulation for yourself and learning how to bring it into everyday life.What You Need to KnowNo partner required. Come by yourself or with others.No previous experience required.Participation is invitational. Participate, modify an exercise, choose a different level of connection, or observe.Consent is central. Your boundaries remain yours throughout the experience.Authenticity is encouraged. There's no particular way you're expected to feel or respond. You're invited to notice and honor whatever is genuinely present for you. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/464ad250-a7d4-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w987-h740-dc6898d8-gmir.jpg YOUR FACILITATORNicole Cruz has been working in personal development and coaching since 2013, helping people build healthier relationships with themselves and others.Her background spans holistic health, education, and behavior change — and over time, her work has moved increasingly into the body: how we regulate, how we connect, and what gets in the way of both.She is a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach and trained in emotional co-regulation, with additional study in attachment, relationship skills, and facilitating experiential practice containers. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and a certification in Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching.Nicole's approach is grounded, practical, and person-centered. She doesn't offer scripts or formulas — she helps people develop the awareness and capacity to actually be present with others.This workshop is an extension of that work.Agenda🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PMWelcome & Opening CircleInfo: Who's here, why we're here, and a quick intro to co-regulation (plain language, no neuroscience degree required)🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:30 PMGrounding OurselvesInfo: A short meditation to settle in and arrive in your body🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMRegulating Yourself FirstInfo: You can't pour from an empty cup. We'll do some light emotional release work so you're not carrying the weight of the day into your partner exercises.🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PMMe / Not MeInfo: A quick but important concept: what to do with other people's emotions so they don't become yours🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:20 PMCo-Regulation 101 - The skillsInfo: Calm breathing, grounded body, slow steady voice. Simple. Practical. Powerful.🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:00 PMPartner ExercisesInfo: This is the heart of it. You'll rotate through guided experiences with partners: eye contact, hand-holding, breath matching, supported holding, attuned listening, and more. Nicole guides you through each one. You always have the option to modify an exercise or practice solo instead. 🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:10 PMRelease & ResetInfo: A short shaking practice to release anything that isn't yours, and bring yourself back to yourself.🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:30 PMIntegration & Closing CircleInfo: What landed? What surprised you? Takeaways to carry into your life.🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMOptional Free Practice and Q&AInfo: You're invited to stay after the end of the workshop to practice the skills you learned. This is also time for Nicole to be available for questions or support anyone who had an intense experience. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/catharsis-a-community-co-regulation-and-emotional-release-experience/100001999630315101 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, health-wellness, Art, Entertainment, Theatre, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 38.26, max: 95, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Private Loft (Check your Confirmation Email for address) - **lat**: 40.7136487 - **long**: -74.0087126 - **full address**: Private Loft (Check your Confirmation Email for address), ADDRESS PROVIDED IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Catharsis: A Community Co-Regulation & Emotional Release Experience - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fac5d8c49e01493de1e8ef43f121c94e402ac1d7f9cf027d8aff39cda0e43c97-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788466591 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Catharsis: A Community Co-Regulation & Emotional Release Experience being held? - **A:** Catharsis: A Community Co-Regulation & Emotional Release Experience takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Private Loft (Check your Confirmation Email for address), ADDRESS PROVIDED IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Catharsis: A Community Co-Regulation & Emotional Release Experience? - **A:** Catharsis: A Community Co-Regulation & Emotional Release Experience is organized by The Tantra Institute. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Tantra Institute's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Tantra Institute a rating of 4.06/5 based on reviews from 18 verified attendees on AllEvents. The Tantra Institute has 460+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. The Tantra Institute has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Catharsis: A Community Co-Regulation & Emotional Release Experience is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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