A Trio of Trauma-Sensitive Practices for Whole Person Wellness: Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Yoga
with Sydney Spears, PhD, RYT-200

In the last decade there has been more focus on the critical need for healthcare providers, the general public and organizations to become more trauma-informed. As a result, more people and systems have increased their sensitivity and understanding of the severe impact of traumatic experiences. There has also been more research to indicate that trauma is not just a disruption of one’s mental and emotional states, but also an active immobilization that resides in the human body in various ways. The experience of trauma in its various forms is very complex and it tends to fragment all parts of the self, including the often ignored somatic, sensorimotor, posturing, and nervous system expressions of unresolved and undischarged suffering.

In this workshop we will explore and experience some of the body-based and therapeutic movement practices such a trauma-sensitive mindfulness, self-compassion and trauma-sensitive yoga that may support the healing of survivors. It is advised to have some basic understanding of psychological trauma for attendance in this workshop. 

Learning Objectives:

Fees (Space is limited so preregistration is required – click to purchase your pass):

**This class is suitable for the general public, but up tp to 6 CEUs are available for licensed mental health professionals in KS and MO.