“A ‘body stories’ approach (to research) … captures the many layers and facets of embodied experience, including nonverbal communication, subjective sensory states, physical symptoms, and body-centred imagery. It also takes account of how the body of the researcher interacts with the body of the participant to shape the data collected, with our bodies as both transmitters and receivers of such data.”
(Johnson, Morgan, Pink & Mikulinsky, 2021, p.191)
what Jo mensinga offers (Face to face and online):
Drawing on over two decades of experience in the University sector, Jo is available to design and conduct small qualitative studies for human service providers and to offer coaching to new academics and social work students. Jo is also available to deliver presentations about the benefits and challenges associated with embodied and somatic modalities (particularly yoga) in social work practice to organizational work groups and at conferences.
Research
Duration and approach required: Negotiable, but Jo has a preference for qualitative approaches that provide rich and nuanced outcomes. During the first meeting the discussion will focus on identifying the purpose and goals of the research.
Small projects: Jo is available for small projects. If a larger project is required, please contact her via her academic position at James Cook University (https://research.jcu.edu.au/portfolio/jo.mensinga/ )
Cost: Negotiable depending on the parameters of the project.
Academic coaching
60-minute, 1-on-1 session
Cost: Negotiable, please contact me.
The first meeting will focus on identifying your goals and what you wish to achieve from coaching. It will also give us a chance to see if our styles of practice complement each other and how academic support will proceed.
presentations/ key note presentations
Jo delivers presentations with a focus on embodiment, somatic practices and social work (particularly drawing on yoga philosophies and practice). These can be tailored to address organizational contexts and can be delivered online or face to face.
Cost: Negotiable.
publications
Articles Jo Mensinga has authored and co-authored can be found at https://www.researchgate.net/profile or https://research.jcu.edu.au/portfolio/jo.mensinga/