About This Training: This is an online training that offers 15 hours of in person Zoom training sessions and 5 hours of self-study for anyone with an interest in learning more about how trauma impacts our lives. This training provides a holistic understanding of trauma and the impact that both relational and systemic trauma have on our bodies, minds, relationships, and lives. It also offers an evidence-based body centered modality known as Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) as a way to interact with these impacts. This training is for yoga instructors, mental health clinicians, educators, body workers, social workers, life coaches, and any other care provider or person with an interest in learning how to better understand and interact with trauma in an evidence based way.

About This TCTSY: TCTSY is a program of the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at the Justice Resource Institute (JRI). It is an empirically validated, evidence-based, adjunctive treatment for complex trauma and complex posttraumatic stress disorder. TCTSY provides an interdisciplinary understanding of trauma. The modality is informed by intersectionality, trauma theory, attachment theory, neuroscience, and yoga to help participants better understand the full impacts of trauma on human life. The training will help participants build an understanding of best practices for trauma-informed care and guidance on trauma-informed movement and breath practices. Throughout the weekend participants will build a trauma-informed lens, which isa way of viewing themselves and the world in an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. The hope is that this trauma informed lens provides participants with the groundwork needed to not recreate trauma or trauma dynamics within themselves and those they provide care for. Participants are invited to explore the various ways in which this embodied movement practice (TCTSY), rooted in this trauma informed framework, can be a starting point towards recovery in their own bodies first and then integrated into relational and communal spheres of influence.

Scope of Practice After this Training: This is an introductory training to learn more about the framework and modality that is Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY). This training will give participants the tools to integrate a trauma informed lens into the work that they are already doing. Those who take this training will be able to offer movement guided by a trauma informed lens. For those who are interested in offering Trauma Sensitive Yoga classes or this modality as a treatment for trauma, additional training is needed in order to meet survivors of trauma with full competence on their healing journey. The Center for Trauma and Embodiment does offer a 300 hour certification (for which this training is a prerequisite) for that purpose and for those who wish to become a facilitator of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga.

Training Schedule: Please note that the times of the training are all in the Phoenix, Arizona time zone.

Friday February 24th - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturday February 25th - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday February 26th - 9:00am - 5:00pm

*Saturday and Sunday there is a two hour lunch break.

Here is a link to a time zone converter. Please use Arizona, United States as the time zone for the training.

Prerequisite: An interest in learning more about evidence-based, body-centered healing. You do not need to be a yoga teacher or a mental health provider to attend. You do not need any prior yoga experience to attend. All are welcome to attend this training.

*This foundational training is a required prerequisite for the 300-hour Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Certification Program offered by the Center for Trauma and Embodiment. 

Continuing Education Units - CEU’S: This training counts for 20 CEU hours through Yoga Alliance for certified yoga instructors that are registered with Yoga Alliance. If you are a clinician who would like to get CUE’s for this training - there is a certificate of completion for that purpose. Past participants have had some luck in getting the CEU's approved but ultimately, as I'm sure you know, it depends on your state's board and whether they approve it or not.

Sliding Scale Payment Options: The value of this training is $375 USD. We offer a self-determined way to invest in this training. The payment scale is based on your self-determined access to resources, social capital, and your current financial situation. You are invited to reflect on your access to resources, choose your amount, and then register for the training.

Service Fee: There is a 2.5% service fee added by my website provider for each registration. This helps to cover payment processing fees. You will see that reflected during the checkout process of your registration.

*If paying a lump sum is not accessible for you, payment plans are available. All payments must be made before the start date of the training. Please email amanitraumasensitiveyoga@gmail.com with your payment plan.

*There are scholarships available for this training. Please email amanitraumasensitiveyoga@gmail.com for more information about a scholarship for this training if you are interested.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: An 80% refund will be provided if cancellation notice is given 21 days prior to the training start date. This gives the trainer time to fill the participants spot in the training. No refund is available for cancellations less than 21 days prior to the training start date. Participants are able to transfer to a different training offered by Rachael Getecha at no additional cost if they'd like.