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TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE RESILIENT PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES
Trauma exists within a network of relationship. Our relationship to our bodies, each other as well as land or place. Hence the answer to the pain and suffering of trauma is not just individual healing it is also collective and in the of healing our relationships.
Unhealed trauma affects us all through the chain of relationships geographically and generationally. We can all play a part in the healing of trauma and in creating resilient peaceful communities.
On this page you will find a growing body of resources added as well as events, workshops, and trainings. Trauma Informed classes and consultations are available through Heart Place.
Regular Trauma Informed Community Meetings are the backbone of this program. See Below.
The Trauma Informed Communities (TIC) program is part of our umbrella Caring Communities Program.
TIC WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, NEWS & UPDATES
Yoga for Anxiety & Depression
Trauma Stewardship & Self Care for Change Makers & People who Care.
Trauma Stewardship & Self Care for Change Makers & People who Care.
"Facilitated by Martine Mcdougall
The Yoga Clinic Perth
April 5th & 6th
Martine McDougall
Psychotherapist.
"As people who work with others, we will encounter people suffering from, physical, mental and emotional pain. The elements of yoga that have for thousands of years been shown to support us by balancing our nervous system, lowering our heart rate, encouraging self reflection and introspection are part of what we know works. With the latest research we also know that interoception, choice making, empowerment not by achieving goals or postures, but by choosing what is right for your body has the capacity to rewire our brain.
As a clinician, yoga teacher, Doctor, nurse, teacher or human service worker we come across people who have suffered from chronic stress on a very regular basis. This training will give you the tools to support your clients to be able to use their bodies as a resource in an empowering way, and over time supporting the rewiring of the brain and fostering the ability to self regulate and self soothe. When we feel safe in our bodies we are better able to relate, learn and grow emotionally."
Trauma Stewardship & Self Care for Change Makers & People who Care.
Trauma Stewardship & Self Care for Change Makers & People who Care.
Trauma Stewardship & Self Care for Change Makers & People who Care.
New Date Coming Soon
Facilitated by Susan Jane Morrison.
"A wonderfully engaging morning of meaningful sharing's, insights and resources that opens a whole pathway of inquiry and self care.
SJ is a brilliant facilitator."
Trauma Stewardship benefits first responders, workers in healthcare & service areas who deal with the struggles of working with a hurting world & how the traumatic situations experienced through your work & caring generally carry into your personal view of the world. This resource is relevant to carers and all persons who care.
This workshop is Inspired by and draws resources from: Laura van Dernoot & Connie Burks 'Trauma Stewardship' (2009).
Which can be accessed in full on Spotify.
Inclusive in our explorations: Trauma & trauma stewardship/Mapping your trauma exposure response/ What can we do with our trauma response: creating change from inside out/ The 5 directions for self care.
Watch here as we add resources: (see video below)
SJ's Bio: Over 31 yrs SJ worked as a reg. nurse/midwife & educator developing a passion for wellness along the way & of the need for education on ‘trauma stewardship’.
TRAUMA INFORMED COMMUNITY MEETS
TIC NEWS & UPDATES
Hello Everyone, our meets over the last few years have produced considerable resources to support our project. We are taking some time to look at how best to compile information gathered and make available for you.
We are also looking at expanding our meets to more availability online.
Meets in planning for 2025(Dates Coming)
1.The Relationship between meaning making, values & Trauma.
2.The Relationship between place & Trauma.
3. A gathering to review materials & resources shared over 2022-4 and setting the foundation for 2025!
We welcome your suggestions & feedback See button below and thank you for sharing this journey with us over the last years.
Note we actively post and share on our Trauma Informed Communities Social Media Page - See below.
Trauma Informed Meet 13. TOPIC: MODERN SLAVERY & TRAUMA with LAURA BENZONI
Thank you Laura this was a important and informative Session.
For those unable to attend we are in process of creating a summary sheet and will update you shortly.
Modern Slavery and Trauma. An introduction to what modern slavery is, who is involved, its impact on victims/survivors and possible ways to contribute to its ending
It is estimated that 50 million people live in slavery-like conditions across the globe today. 41,000 of these are found in Australia. These individuals work in a variety of industries and contexts including garment manufacturing, mining, and agriculture, massage and nail salons and private homes. Modern slavery involves everyone and touches upon everyday aspects of our lives and of our relationships. Awareness and social responsibility are some ways to contribute to ending this grave violation of human rights.Laura Benzoni, will facilitate an information session about this concerning issue, with a particular focus on the traumatic impact on its victims/survivors.Laura will also offer suggestions on how we could all, as part of our community, take part into ending modern slavery and support its survivors.
About the presenter:
Laura Benzoni has been working in human services for over twenty years and has specialised in the areas of migration, forced migration and family services. She is actively involved in advocacy and support of survivors of modern slavery and family and domestic violence.
Laura is the Perth ambassador for The Freedom Hub, a charity organisation whose mission is to contribute to ending modern slavery in Australia, empower its survivors and partner to fight this crime globally.
Besides her involvement in social justice and human rights issues, Laura is a yoga instructor who promotes health and wellbeing through trauma informed classes which are open to the community. She teaches at the Heart Place and at her private studio in Fremantle.
Trauma Informed Meet 12. TOPIC: FIRST RESPONDERS, VETERANS & TRAUMA
TIC MEET 11 with Karen Green. This was an excellent and informative session. Follow up resources will be shared shortly. Our Focus this Meet was on First Responders, Vicarious Trauma & Caring for the people who Care & Protect.
Karen Green shared her experience as a Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher & delegate at DVA supporting Veterans. This was an excellent follow on from Meet 10 on Moral Injury.
"I am delighted to be talking to the Trauma Informed Community about yoga for first responders and the military. I have been teaching yoga to this cohort since 2014. I will be discussing some of the issues they face, moral trauma, resilience and how yoga can assist with Trauma management.
MEET 10: An Exploration of Moral Injury & its relationship with Trauma.
Our First Meet for 2024 was held Feb. 6th, was really interesting and great start for the year! Stay tune for a summary pdf of what we covered and resources on Moral Injury.
Moral Injury is not new however there is increasing interest and research of late with understanding of its impact on individuals & groups. Also recognition that Moral Injury impacts many persons and areas beyond veterans to journalists, first responders and extends to any situation where a person experiences “a deep soul wound that pierces a person’s identity, sense of morality, and relationship to society” (Silver-2011)
Syracuse Univerisity defines Moral injury as the “damage done to one’s conscience or moral compass when that person perpetrates, witnesses, or fails to prevent acts that transgress one’s own moral beliefs, values, or ethical codes of conduct.” Moral Injury can present as depression, shame, regret, grief, alienation, insomnia, anxiety…We will explore its relationship with trauma.
Coming TOPICS - We Welcome your Suggestions:
Would you like to suggest a topic or be a speaker?
Suggested Future Topics: Boundaries, Meaning Making, Systemic Trauma. Sound & Trauma. Heart Rate Variability. What do we mean by Truama Informed? Sensitive? Integrative?
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