About Karima

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About Karima

Karima Valentina Hočevar

From an early age, I have been deeply attuned to human relationships—the ways we connect, misunderstand, and heal. My sensitivity to the spaces between people, shaped by early experiences, led me on a journey of self-inquiry, acceptance, and mindfulness. This path evolved into a professional commitment to trauma-informed therapeutic approaches. I have spent years studying and integrating various therapeutic modalities, always with an emphasis on cultivating presence, inner spaciousness, and relational attunement.

Since 2011, I have been teaching and co-teaching seminars on Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) in Slovenia and internationally. My work with BCST has provided insights into the body’s inherent wisdom and capacity for self-regulation. Since 2015, I have been part of the teaching team and a supervisor for NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) trainings across Europe. I am currently participating in Time Wisdom Training (TWT), facilitated by Thomas Hübl.

Throughout the years of practice, I am in the process of developing a process-oriented therapeutic approach called Resonant Touch, which integrates my understanding of wholeness with principles from NARM and BCST.

I currently live and work in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where I hold my private practice. While Ljubljana is my main base, I regularly travel due to my teaching and therapeutic work. I occasionally offer sessions in Germany—primarily in Berlin—when invited, creating opportunities for in-person connection beyond my home practice.

My Professional Journey

  • 1999 – Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (University of Ljubljana)
  • 2006 – Group Psychotherapy Training (University of Ljubljana)
  • 2008 – Deep Tissue Bodywork Training (Higeja School, Ljubljana)
  • 2011 – Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Training (Craniosacral Therapy Institute, Taiwan)
  • 2011 – Inner Child Work Training (Learning Love Institute, Swizerland)
  • 2013 – SE (Somatic Experiencing) Training (UTA Academy, Cologne)
  • 2013 – NARM - NeuroAffective Relational Model Level 2 Training (UTA Academy)
  • 2014 – ISP - Integral Somatic Psychology Training (UTA Academy)
  • 2016 – NARM Masterclass Level 3 Training (UTA Academy)
  • 2019 – Anatomy and Physiology Training (Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust, London)

Learning Spaces

Resonant Touch Immersions

Resonant Touch Immersions are three-day experiential gatherings that introduce participants to the foundational principles of Resonant Touch. These immersions are relational and body-based—not focused on technique, but on sensing, presence, and intuitive engagement. Grounded in a biodynamic orientation to life force and the developmental insights of NARM, the work unfolds through attunement, shared reflection, and embodied inquiry.

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Resonant Touch Circles

Resonant Touch Circles are longer-term group spaces, held over time, where a deeper exploration of the work takes place. The first of these began in 2022 and continues as a living field of ongoing inquiry and co-creation. These spaces are not trainings, but relational containers in which the approach itself continues to evolve and take shape through shared experience and trust in the unknown.

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NARM Individual Supervisions

Personalized professional support for therapists and practitioners. Deepening understanding of NARM or Resonant Touch while strengthening therapeutic presence.

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NARM Group Supervisions

Peer-organized reflective groups for exploring clinical practice. A supportive environment to work with case material, countertransference, and the challenges of therapeutic presence.

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NARM Active Coaching Groups

Small online groups for NARM practitioners and trainees who wish to deepen their embodied understanding of the model. The focus is not on “doing it right,” but on authentic exploration of one’s therapeutic style.

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NARM Deepening Days

Thematic practice-oriented days for those familiar with NARM who wish to go further. Combining short teachings, experiential exercises, and demo sessions around core themes such as adaptations, touch, and countertransference dynamics.

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