witnessesing the tender thresholds of human life

HOLDING SACRED SPACES FOR BELONGING

Here you’ll find opportunities for Sanctuaries of Support

for women and mothers through embodied healing, nervous system nourishment, and community;

where grief and joy can be held together, where we are seen, held, and loved.

current offerings:

With Open Hands retreat :a 3 day sacred gathering for foster and adoptive mothers

October 2-4 | New Kingston, NY

And grief/joy circle in Pond Eddy, NY : Honoring the Waters of Love & Grief

TBD The Stone House in Pond Eddy, NY

Explore these opportunities and more at the links below.

I’m Abby Mortenson, a foster and adoptive mom, a social worker, and a trauma-informed somatic and yoga practitioner. My work is rooted in faith and a deep respect for all lived experiences.

I create embodied, sacred spaces—through circles, retreats, courses, and one-on-one sessions—where women and mothers can honor grief and joy, nourish their nervous systems, and experience healing in community. I’m especially passionate about supporting foster and adoptive mothers because I know firsthand how complex, beautiful, and challenging that call can be.

At the heart of my work is a hope is to help women and mothers tend their hearts, nervous systems, and stories—so they can connect with community, heal, and feel joy.