Trauma-Sensitive Bodywork: Part 1/3
For licensed massage therapists
6 CE’s
$200
Fill out interest form (massage therapist licence# required)
This single day course is an introduction to the principles and practices of trauma informed massage and bodywork. A trauma-sensitive approach in bodywork is built on a foundation of understanding that trauma is not a rare occurrence. To be trauma-sensitive means awareness that many who come to us for touch-based work will at some point in their lives have experienced trauma. It also means having the ability to hold space for our clients to feel heard, safe, welcomed, and supported. This course will help you to better understand trauma and establish trauma-sensitive approaches within your bodywork practice.
We will explore:
Causes of trauma
Symptoms of trauma
How trauma manifests in the body, and how it potentially shows up in sessions
Simple grounding and stress-relieving practices to share with your clients
How massage can both help and overwhelm trauma survivors
How to support clients experiencing overwhelm
Staying within scope of practice
This workshop is primarily discussion based, but will also include basic exploration of breathing practices, and gentle physical exercises.
Parts 2 & 3 dates TBA
NATALIE MCGREAL (SHE/HER)
Licensed Massage Therapist
natalie@fivepointholistic.com
Natalie specializes in trauma-informed and restorative-based practices. In bodywork sessions she collaborates with clients and their nervous systems to create a more relaxed and embodied state of being. Some techniques Natalie uses in treatments include, somatic experiencing, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Swedish massage, assisted stretching, joint mobilization and yogic and mindfulness techniques. Since the work done in session is only one aspect of wellness and recovery, Natalie often recommends home practices at the end of sessions. Natalie has been a massage therapist since 2007, a yoga teacher since 2012 and has been studying trauma since 2013. She is currently certified by NCBTMB to teach trauma informed bodywork principles & practices to other yoga teachers and LMTs.