Intention:

To create a safe and compassionate space to explore the impacts of trauma through learning and connection.

Objectives:

To develop participants’ trauma informed lens through exploration of theoretical principals, and experiential participation and facilitation of trauma-sensitive movement-based practices.

CONTENT:

Theoretical Principles:

• Understanding Complex Trauma and its Effects on the Body/Nervous System
• Theoretical Underpinnings: Trauma Theory (including Intersectionality); Attachment Theory; and Neuroscience 
• TCTSY Methodology:  5 Core Elements and Domains of a TCTSY Class
• Therapeutic Applications of TCTSY and Clinical Considerations
• Trauma Sensitive Breath
• TCTSY Research Studies

Practice & Discussion: 

• Participants can expect several opportunities to engage in trauma sensitive yoga practices to support integration and embodiment of this modality.
• There will also be time for small group practice-teach sessions to foster participants’ capacity to offer invitational, interoceptive, and choice-based language in the context of a trauma-sensitive movement-based practice.  

Duration: This is a 20 hour workshop with 16 contact hours. The additional hours are accumulated through recommended pre/post-course reading and homework assignments.

This workshop can be adapted to support diverse contexts and professional needs.