When stress becomes prolonged or intense (trauma), the body and brain enter a stress-based state. This can lead to ongoing stress symptoms like trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, digestive issues, chronic tension, stress-related ailments, or learning challenges. These effects can have a cascading impact across the lifespan.
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Healing-centered practices help the body and brain return to a balanced, restorative, or high-performance state. Central to this process is the care of the brain, nervous system, and stress-related patterns held in the muscle memory. Advances in neuroscience and epigenetics inspire powerful habits to relieve stress and improve well-being.
Course Objectives
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Integrate healing-centered and restorative practices into trauma-informed care.
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Experience simple ways to take care of your brain and central nervous system in order to feel better and be at your best throughout the day.
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Grow understanding of the connection between stress and disease and the importance of stress-relief practices.
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Create muscle memories that support optimal functioning of your brain, heart, and lungs.
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Activate and strengthen your social engagement and learning systems.
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Experience co-regulation in action and the power of mirror neurons.
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Develop a mindset and habits to support your goals.
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Gain actionable insights to boost your health at the cellular level.
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Recognize the deep connection between culture and healing.
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Module 1 - Framing the Move and Setting the Foundation
N.E.A.R. Science gives us a strong foundation to move toward healing centered practice. (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs and Resilience)
Module 2 – Your Body’s Protective Mechanisms and Support Systems
Get to know how your nervous system and body adapts when there is stress or a perception of threat. Activate your built-in support systems to empower and restore your brain and body.
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Module 3 – Social Engagement, Learning, and Co-Regulation
Discover strategies to activate your social engagement systems and your superpowers of co-regulation. Access more creativity and whole brain intelligence.
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Module 4 – Moving Towards Health and Thriving
We know a lot about how our bodies work and thrive. Epigenetics for everyone insights help you ignite your health at a cellular level.
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Instructor and Journey Guide: Teresa Posakony