3761 - Trauma-Informed Mindful Movement
Course Description
Discover the benefits of an embodied movement practice to help participants integrate past trauma. In this course, you’ll acquire the basic tools to practice in a group with ample time for experiential learning. By combining theory and practice, you’ll gain direct experience of mindful movement practices, including Trauma-Informed Yoga and Somatic Experiencing (SETM). You'll study the impacts and neuroscience of stress and trauma so you can share gentle movement practices in a safe environment and adapt them for various populations.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and explain the basic tenets of Mindful Movement.
- Describe the impacts of trauma on the nervous system and the basic elements of the stress response system.
- Learn and practice interoception during gentle Mindful Movement practices.
- Explore how to share a simple movement practice while creating a safe as possible environment. Learn how to adapt the practices for various populations.
- Discuss and demonstrate the use of inquiry while facilitating Mindful Movement.
Notes
This course is for educational purposes and is not intended as a substitute for consultation and treatment from a qualified and registered healthcare professional or service provider.
Required Reading: Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing
(David Treleaven, 2018)
- Module 1: Chapters 1-3
- Module 2: Chapters 4-5
- Module 3: Chapters 6-7
- Module 4: Chapters 8-9
Suggested Reading: Embrace Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice
(Susanna Barkataki, 2020)
This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in
- Applied Specialization in Mindfulness Meditation : Required Courses