Attendees will gain an understanding of the devastating impact trauma can have on the adolescent brain. Attendees will learn the role and benefits of trauma-informed yoga and other mindfulness techniques. This workshop will provide attendees with an understanding how trauma impacts the body, and how to guide clients back towards an internal experience of safety through co-regulation. Speaker will provide an introductory overview of the role that the nervous system plays in the clinician’s ability to show up in engaged and authentic ways with your clients. Additionally, will explore the following: 1)the role of the Vagus nerve; 2) the regulatory state of the Autonomic Nervous System; 3) the co-regulatory impact of the Clinician’s nervous system state on clients.
This workshop will provide an understanding of how trauma impacts the body while providing information on appropriate interventions and resources available to survivors of trauma. This workshop will emphasize effective evidence-based treatment modalities with a focus on trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness and relaxation techniques. Attendees will learn how to develop and implement trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness programs for trauma survivors. This workshop will reinforce considerations for clinical practice and acknowledge the important of empowering and supporting survivors of trauma. Attendees will also gain an understanding of a neurophysiological perspective in the treatment of trauma.
