Mindful/Somatic approaches to working with trauma, Christchurch

There has been a steady movement within the field of trauma therapy over the past few decades towards the increasing recognition that (a) Psychological trauma (i.e., PTSD, acute trauma and developmental trauma) is primarily held within the body and nervous system, (b) Working directly with the body (via sensations, impulses, breath, posture, etc.) is therefore key to resolving entrenched trauma conditions, and (c) That a particular attitude of open curiosity to one’s present experience— i.e., mindfulness—is an extremely helpful component to recovering from these conditions.

In this highly experiential and comprehensive training, we’ll spend 10 full days developing a highly integrative mindful/somatic approach to trauma therapy, incorporating the basic theory and practices of a number of these mindful/somatic methods, drawing particularly from Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and Internal Family Systems.

Trainer – Dr Paris Williams