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“Trauma Informed Care” has become a buzzword for a reason. People are realizing that many of us are living with the impact of trauma on our nervous systems. If you are a yoga teacher, healer or work with people, chances are you are already working with trauma survivors. There are lots of cultural “norms” that are taught in yoga trainings that can actually cause more harm than good. It is important to become aware of the unique needs of trauma survivors if you want to provide the safest possible space for post traumatic growth.
Perhaps you are a survivor of trauma yourself. When you work with people and you have your own trauma history, it is extra important to understand the inner workings of your own nervous system so that you can show up and actually give your offerings from “full” to avoid becoming depleted. There are practices you can do to prevent taking on vicarious trauma or increasing the burden that you might bring home at the end of the day after your service work. It is crucial to learn how to take care of yourself and tend to your own trauma as you take care of your clients.
Are you ready to grow compassion and competency in your work serving trauma survivors? This training will prepare you to incorporate trauma theory and embodied healing techniques into your existing practice as a care provider so that you can be more effective in working with clients who have experienced complex trauma or PTSD. After the 4 hours together, you will have tools to reduce harm, increase support and create a much safer space for the most vulnerable of your clients.
Who is this for? The trauma theory you learn in this workshop is easily understood in a therapeutic yoga or body movement setting, and can also apply to anyone who works with trauma survivors. It is a great fit for yoga and movement teachers, therapists, counselors, psychologists, healthcare professionals, teachers, activists, healers, caregivers and anyone who wants to learn the theory and practice of body-based, survivor-centered, trauma-informed care.
You will learn:
Basic trauma theory and the physiology of traumaThe theoretical underpinnings of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)How to use trauma-sensitive language with your clients or studentsTips on how to incorporate trauma sensitivity into your workHow to work with vicarious trauma and exposure to trauma in the workplaceYou will take home:2 Trauma Sensitive Yoga practice videosA resource list with books, websites and additional training optionsA written Trauma Sensitive Yoga class script for your useA handout with grounding exercises to use in your practice
Scholarships: 50% scholarships are available for trans, genderqueer, black, indigenous & people of color. If you would like to attend at a scholarship rate, please reach out & we will let you know next steps.
Kelsey Maeve (she/her) CYT 500, TCTSY-F, is a cis, white, queer somatic trauma resolution coach, embodiment facilitator & educator. She is committed to creating spaces for trauma survivors to connect to their bodies and to co-create embodied cultures of consent, justice and pleasure. Her specialty is guiding survivors through the practice of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), an evidence-based treatment protocol for complex trauma developed by leading researchers in the fields of trauma & psychology. Kelsey has over 2,000 hours of training and & 14 years of teaching experience in yoga, and is a certified Trauma Resolution Coach & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner at the advanced level. She offers group classes, private sessions, retreats and workshops for trauma survivors and professional trainings for clinicians & healthcare professionals. Learn more at KelseyMaeve.com