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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Training - Early bird rate ends August 1
DESCRIPTION:Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Training – Guelph\, ON\nPre-Approved for 20 CE Credits with the\nCanadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association \nIntegrating principles drawn from neuroscience\, attachment theory\, Somatic Experiencing and trauma-informed care to increase safety\, embodiment\, choice\, voice and empowerment for trauma survivors \nMindfulness has become a popular tool in many clinicians’ toolkits\, and the research behind it is overwhelmingly positive.  Trauma survivors often seek out mindfulness or other forms of meditation or spirituality\, such as yoga\, to support them in their healing journey\, or have been “prescribed” these by a professional.  However\, without the proper awareness or safeguards in place\, these practices can be activating and re-traumatizing for some people\, leading to many adverse effects\, such as anxiety\, panic\, psychotic breaks\, terror\, dissolution of ego boundaries\, flashbacks\, repressed material resurfacing\, and uncomfortable physical sensations associated with unresolved trauma responses. \nOthers turn to contemplative practices as a form of spiritual bypassing\, a way to dissociate and avoid or disconnect from distressing symptoms.  As is true with other approaches\, no one modality is a panacea and recognizing when a tool is the right fit or not is important.  This East meets West workshop will review the shadow side of spirituality\, and introduce practical principles to adapt mindfulness in a trauma-informed way.  Participants will be introduced to: \n\nIntegrating a trauma lens of polyvagal theory\, attachment theory and psychophysiology into mindfulness\nAdverse effects and benefits of contemplative practices\, in particular for those with early developmental trauma\nBody memory\, the biological cycle of stress activation\, defensive responses and completion\, and how thwarted self-protective efforts can manifest during meditation\nFrameworks and principles to support a more nuanced approach to mindfulness\, in alignment with staged models of trauma treatment\nCaveats around breath work practices for trauma\nWays to adapt mindfulness to support client safety\, choice\, voice and empowerment
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/trauma-informed-mindfulness-training-early-bird-rate-ends-august-1
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Schlote":MAILTO:sarah@healingrefuge.com
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Yoga Training - Early bird rate ends May 8
DESCRIPTION:Trauma-Informed Yoga Training in Halifax\, NS\nApproved for Continuing Education Credits with Yoga Alliance \nIntegrating principles drawn from neuroscience\, yoga therapy\, attachment theory\, Somatic Experiencing and trauma-informed care to increase safety\, embodiment\, choice\, voice and empowerment for trauma survivors \nMany trauma survivors seek out yoga and meditation to support them in their healing journey. However\, without the proper awareness or safeguards in place\, these practices can be re-traumatizing and lead to many adverse effects. Focusing on the breath\, body or certain intentional movements or positions can trigger postural or procedural memories\, emotions or physical sensations that are painful or overwhelming. Some students may find themselves discouraged\, upset\, or coping by bottling up\, overriding or dissociating\, reluctant to return. \n\nExplore the neuroscience of trauma\, stress and dysregulation\nFind out how yoga\, mindfulness and meditation can backfire\nIdentify concrete ways to minimize risks\nIntegrate new skills and principles into your teaching to adapt and enhance your existing yoga styles\nLearn tools to support your own self-regulation and self-care\nDeepen your ability to maintain boundaries while fostering therapeutic presence for students and clients\n\nPart professional development training and part personal growth workshop\, this compassionate and practical East meets West experiential learning opportunity appeals to new and seasoned yoga teachers and mindfulness instructors alike.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/trauma-informed-yoga-training-early-bird-rate-ends-may-8
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Schlote":MAILTO:sarah@healingrefuge.com
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and Mindfulness Training
DESCRIPTION:Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Training…for yoga teachers\, mindfulness instructors and therapists \nMany trauma survivors seek out yoga or mindfulness to support them in their healing journey. However\, without the proper awareness or safeguards in place\, meditative practices can be unintentionally re-traumatizing. The act of becoming more mindfully present through focus on the breath\, body or through certain intentional movements or postures can trigger memories\, emotions or physical sensations that are painful or overwhelming. Some students or clients may find themselves discouraged\, upset or coping by bottling up\, overriding or dissociating\, reluctant to return. \nCombining the principles of yoga therapy and Somatic Experiencing™\, this training will allow you to: \n\nExplore the neuroscience of trauma\, stress and emotional dysregulation\nFind out how yoga and mindfulness practices can backfire\nIdentify ways to minimize the risk of triggering trauma responses\nIntegrate new skills and practices to enhance your existing approaches\n\nCome explore how to incorporate trauma-informed principles in your work\, alternative practices that may be less activating\, and other considerations for increasing safety\, stabilization\, choice\, voice and empowerment. \nDiscover concrete ways to create a safer and more empowering experience for students and clients! \nThe workshop will cover the following topics: \n\nThe neurobiology/physiology of trauma\,\nHow emotional dysregulation occurs and how to recognize it in our students (and ourselves!)\nWhy certain yoga and mindfulness practices can backfire\, and concrete ways to make the practice of yoga – whether individually or in a group class – emotionally and physically safer.\nThe Panchamaya (Koshas) model of yoga therapy and how it applies to trauma\nChakras and trauma\nUnderstanding the role of dissociation in trauma and “spiritual bypass”\nHow the language used in many classes can be triggering\, and how to use language to create a safe environment full of choice and control for the student.\nUsing somatic exercises to help a student to reorient to the present (coming out of a trauma/fight/flight response).\nWhich asanas are generally more soothing vs. more triggering for students.\nThe complex and multidimensional aspects of trauma from both a Western and Eastern view.\nNeuroception\, interoception and proprioception\nPolyvagal theory and the vagus nerve in relation to trauma\nThe role of the psoas muscle in trauma\nWorking with dukha / sukha (pendulations between trauma and healing\, constriction and expansion)\nAnatomy of the breath\, its relationship with trauma and the nervous system\, and how to teach breath techniques safely and effectively.\n\nThrough a combination of lecture material\, case examples and hands-on practices and exercises\, participants will develop a better understanding of how to incorporate trauma-informed principles in their yoga teaching\, alternative practices that may be less triggering or activating for students\, and other consdierations for increasing student safety\, stabilization\, choice\, voice and control. \nTRAINERS: \nSarah Schlote\, MA\, CCC\, SEP\nSarah is a therapist\, Somatic Experiencing™ (SE) Practitioner\, and trainer who is certified through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in British Columbia\, completed her formal training in SE under Berns Galloway\, Kathy Kain\, and Dr. Peter Levine\, and is currently an approved general training assistant at all levels through the Somatic Experiencing™ Trauma Institute in Boulder\, CO. She has been practicing mindfulness and self-compassion since 2003 both personally and professionally\, and is passionate about increasing awareness of trauma-informed and trauma-specific care. Her experience includes mental health and addictions\, eating disorders and impulse control\, sexual abuse\, peri-natal and early attachment trauma\, shock trauma\, stress and anxiety\, dissociation\, identity development\, grief and loss\, healthy aggression and boundaries work. Additional approaches she uses include dialectical behaviour therapy skills\, psychodynamic therapy\, ego state work\, inner child work\, cognitive-behavioural therapy\, and equine-facilitated therapy. \nCaroline Owen\, BA\, E-RYT500\nCaroline runs yoga classes and teacher trainings out of her studio in Norwood\, Ontario (Peterborough area). She became interested in yoga for survivors of trauma after completing 5 year yoga therapy training in the U.S. and India with TKV Desikachar and other teachers. Having witnessed many students\, and personally experiencing yoga’s power in healing trauma\, she now had a set of tools to help others to slowly and safely release their own past traumas. She has been teaching yoga since 1991 and practicing yoga therapy since 2009. Her main teachers include TKV Desikachar\, Sharath Jois\, Esther Myers\, and Diane Bruni. She has produced a full-length professional recording\, “Open Heart – Yoga to Awaken Loving Kindness”\, and offers trainings and workshops for yoga teachers\, as well as a 200-hour trauma-sensitive yoga teacher training (dates for upcoming trainings can be found on the Wavelengths Yoga website listed above) and a 300 hour advanced yoga teacher training. She also has a passion for outdoor adventure travels\, and leads wilderness treks\, horseback rides and retreats throughout the world\, often combined with yoga\, meditation and mindfulness.
URL:https://mindfulnesshamilton.ca/event/trauma-sensitive-yoga-and-mindfulness-training
LOCATION:Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre\, 5720 Forgets Road\, Wyebridge\, Ontario\, L0K 2E0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Schlote":MAILTO:sarah@healingrefuge.com
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