Navigating trauma-informed embodiment practices with survivors and those supporting survivors of gender-based violence

Date

Wednesday 17 July 2024

Time

5-6:30am (16 July 2024, 1-2:30pm ET)

Location

Online

Organised by

Learning Network and Knowledge Hub

Cost

Free

In this session, speakers discuss the connection of trauma and the body, and the ways in which somatic/embodiment practices can be integrated into the everyday work of supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).

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Listing of training and other events does not constitute endorsement by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse. Information is as provided by the organiser. For further information or queries about training or events, please contact the organiser using the links or contact details provided.

This session also aims to deepen understanding around the systemic and intersectional realities that impact trauma-informed embodiment work.  Speakers will share both innovative and practical ways in which these approaches can be further integrated into the work of supporting survivors of GBV. 

Learning Objectives

By attending this Webinar, participants will be better able to:

• Shift from body versus mind to an understanding of the “bodymind”

• Understand trauma from a systemic and intersectional perspective

• Understand connections between trauma and the body, recognizing shame and trauma including fear, projections, learned helplessness and responses

• Consider integrating somatic and embodiment practices into the everyday work of supporting ourselves as frontline workers, leaders and survivors

• Consider tangible strategies for trauma-informed practices both online and offline, including the use of digital education tools in addressing GBV

Speakers

Margeaux Feldman (they/them) is a multidisciplinary artist who uses creative writing, visual art, and social technologies to promote mental health and disability justice.

Nicole Brown-Faulknor (Navigating the Underpinnings of Trauma & Violence: An Embodiment Perspective to GBV)Nicole is both Founder & CEO of Wounds 2 Wings Trauma + Psychotherapy Services and TEAO Canada (Trauma and Embodiment Association of Ontario), a Yoga Instructor, Registered Psychotherapist, Child and Youth Counsellor, Trauma Consultant, Trauma Care Expert, Author and Trauma Survivor. 

This Webinar will run in English with simultaneous French and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. A Webinar recording will be made available after the Webinar. You can find recording of previous webinars here. 

Please direct all questions to the organisers.