Trauma Sensitive Yoga West Peacebuilding from Within

Foundational Training Outline

Intention:

Create a safe enough brave and collaborative space to support wellness through learning, connection, and empowerment.

Objectives:

To develop participants trauma informed lens through:

  • Exploring the historical context of trauma being stored in the body

  • Unpacking the principles of trauma, power, and intersectionality, as well as attachment, and neuroscience

  • Fostering capacity to offer invitational and inquiry based language

  • Navigating how to create a brave space

To provide a foundation for trauma-informed movement practice by:

  • Providing opportunities for embodiment practices

  • Engaging in small group practice facilitation spaces

  • Participating in group discussions and break out rooms in inquiry about the nuances of trauma informed practice.

Duration:

This is a 20 hour workshop with 15 contact hours. The additional hours are accumulated through recommended pre-course readings and take home tasks.

Content:

Theory, Principles & Methods:

  • Understanding Stress, Chronic Stress, and Trauma

  • Theoretical Underpinnings of TCTSY Trauma Theory

  • Intersectionality

  • Attachment Theory

  • Neuroscience of Trauma

  • TCTSY Methodology: Domains of a TCTSY practice

  • Therapeutic Themes of TCTSY

  • Trauma Sensitive Breath

  • Research Studies

Practice and Discussions:

  • Space is available for group discussions and experiential practices. There will be small group practice-facilitating pods amongst peers - an opportunity for the application of the methodology

  • Several TCTSY embodiment practices will be provided to support experiential learning and integration of this modality.

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

For more information, contact Nicola or check out the Frequently asked questions.