Our Workshops

Our trainings offer a variety of valuable experiential opportunities to better understand the science of trauma and how to heal through somatic-based therapies like the TRY Method. Offered both virtually and in-person, our trainings are open to all caregivers, humanitarians, first responders, counselors or for one's own self development. The trainings will uniquely prepare you to work with populations in crisis who have experienced trauma.

No yoga experience is required for any of the trainings.

Choose a Workshop for Your Group

Integrative Psychological First Aid 3-6 Hours

The objective of this workshop is to equip participants with a holistic understanding of stress and trauma, equipping them with practical, science-based tools rooted in TRY’s approach for immediate use in providing psychological first aid. The emphasis on the mind-body connection and resilience frameworks ensures a comprehensive and effective training experience.

This workshop includes:

Overview of the importance of psychological first aid (PFA) and its alignment with TRY’s approach
Understand the science of stress and trauma, and how it affects the brain and body
Identify common stress responses
TRY’s Resilience Framework: introduction to the four pillars (choice, safety, predictability and accessibility)
Learn practical tools to manage stress and regulate the nervous system, including breathwork, meditation and self-regulation techniques
Practice active listening and empathetic communication
What not to do with someone in crisis
Real life practicum: how to support someone in crisis
Participants select tools for their personalized PFA toolkit
Tips for self-care and stress management for PFA providers

Stress Management 1-3 Hours

The Stress Management Workshop aims to equip people with practical tools and strategies to effectively manage stress, enhance resilience, and promote well-being amidst daily life stressors and challenging situations. This workshop is customizable for different groups including humanitarians, mental health workers, and beneficiaries or clients (people receiving said services).

This workshop includes:

Overview of the importance of stress management
Understanding stress: the physiological and psychological aspects of stress
Group discussion on common stressors in their environment
Fostering resilience in challenging environments
Participants will learn and practice guiding other participants in two trauma-informed breathing techniques and one meditation
Time management and prioritization
Discussion on the importance of self-care
Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries (in general, in humanitarian settings, etc.)
Participants create stress management plans
Tips for integrating stress-reduction techniques into daily routines
Self-evaluation of self-care strategies and moving forward mindfully
Resources and materials provided for ongoing support

Emotional First Aid 1-2 Hours

Objective: To equip participants with practical tools and knowledge rooted in science and trauma-informed care to effectively provide emotional first aid in times of crisis.

This workshop includes:

Understanding the impact of trauma on the brain and body
Discussion on nervous system responses
Trauma-informed care: what is it and practical ways to make a space feel safer
The science of emotional regulation
Principles of emotional first aid
Discussion on integration of concepts learned

Intergenerational Trauma
1-3 hours

This workshop aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of intergenerational trauma, offering both insights into its effects and practical tools for breaking cycles and fostering resilience.

This workshop includes:

An overview of intergenerational trauma and its impact
Recognizing signs and patterns in families
Understanding epigenetics and its role in passing trauma through generations
The power of awareness in breaking intergenerational cycles
Mindfulness exercises to cultivate present-moment awareness
Resilience as a tool to counteract intergenerational trauma

Self-Care for Healers and Helpers 1.5 - 3 Hours

We're all going through a lot right now, individually and collectively. And when our nervous systems are in crisis mode, taking care of ourselves can feel weird and difficult, if not impossible.

We're here to tell you that it's not only possible, but it's vital to your mental health and your ability to take meaningful action.

In this webinar, join our staff for a discussion on vicarious trauma, self-care strategies as we’re navigating crisis mode, and how to create a self-care action plan.

We'll finish off with a sharing circle, a safe space to share your experience with others, if you wish, and a relaxing chair yoga practice.

This workshop includes:

Deep dive into understanding Vicarious Trauma
Discussion on compassion fatigue, secondary trauma and burnout
Understanding Self-Care and it’s Importance During Difficult Times
Setting Boundaries and Self-Care Strategies
Self-Compassion and Self-Kindness
Create a Personalized Self-Care Action Plan
Self-regulation practice

Resilience-Building for Children 1.5 - 3 Hours

Our Mindful Movements TRY workshop is designed for individuals and teams working directly with children. You'll leave with an understanding of childhood trauma, the mental and physical effects on a child's body, and how this may look in real life circumstances. You'll leave with a deeper sense of empathy, as well as strategies and tools to implement right away to empower the children you work with.

This workshop includes:

Childhood Trauma and Adversity (A.C.E.s)
The importance of Resilience
Kid-friendly Meditation for Stress Relief and Resilience
Breathwork for Trauma and Resilience
Self-Care for Compassion Fatigue
Practical stress management tools for kids

Self-Regulation for Resilience (SRR) 3-7 Hours

This workshop is extracted from the TRY Method and offered to first responders and others on the front lines of trauma. Participants will learn about and practice the SRR sequence, visualization, and mindfulness techniques that are adaptable, accessible and integratable, even in the most hectic of professions. This method is proven to help calm the central nervous system and encourage focus as it fosters response over reaction.

Graduates will receive a certificate to practice and share the SRR tools.

This workshops includes:

Self-regulation techniques; what they are and how to use them
Compassion fatigue and self-care as the antidote
Breathing techniques and why/how they work for the human body
Meditation and the science behind it
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the importance of resilience
Experiential training of a 2-minute SRR reset and 15-minute chair sequence
The knowledge around the basis of this method in psychology, neuroscience and somatic movement and how it may be utilized during their day for self-care or the support of others
Breakout sessions to practice their skills at delivering each module

Trauma Recovery Yoga Training (ToT) 16-20 Hours

The full 20-hour TRY training offers tools and techniques both on and off the mat to help relieve the body and mind of the effects of trauma. We will explore trauma-informed practices in yoga, meditation, breathing, and more. Upon completing this workshop, graduates will be certified to teach a 30-minute TRY chair sequence and will have the opportunity to join a mentorship program and become certified to teach the full 45-minute mat class.

Scholarships are available to people in "helping" fields.

Topics of Study:

The Vagus Nerve and Mind-Body Connection
Managing Triggers
TRY mat sequence
TRY chair sequence
Mindful Movements (TRY for Youth) sequence
Meditation and Mantra for trauma
Breathing techniques for trauma
Dos and don'ts on what to say and do in class
Facilitating a trauma-informed experience
Next steps on implementing TRY in your community
and much more!

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Self-Regulation for Resilience

Leave with an understanding of SRR as the foundation of TRY, how it works with neuroplasticity, and be prepared to guide yourself and others through this practice. 30 Minutes

Trauma-Informed Seated Yoga Postures

Participants experience and practice seated yoga postures that are based in science, to be used for themselves and those they serve. 30 Minutes

Compassion Fatigue, Burnout & Self-Care

Participants discuss vicarious trauma and reflect on their own experience working with trauma. We learn new tools to diversify self-care routines and incorporate healthy habits as the most effective means of prevention. Great for anyone working with trauma on a regular basis. 30 Minutes

The Vagus Nerve & Vagal Toning

Participants learn about how the mind-body connection works and leave with new tools and skills to strengthen your vagus nerve.

30 Minutes

Breathing Techniques for Trauma

Breath is the remote control of the nervous system. Participants will learn why it's so important in our recovery, and leave with 3 new breathing techniques to use for themselves and others. 30 Minutes

Discussion on the TRY Research Results

We recently completed our research study in Iraq with survivors of genocide and local humanitarians. They practiced TRY once a week for 8 weeks, and the impact on their mental and physical trauma symptoms, resilience levels and heart-rate variability are incredible. In this module, we'll discuss how this is so, and the science behind mind-body methods. 30 Minutes

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Learn how toxic stress can disrupt the development the brains and bodies of children, and learn tools to single-handedly address this public health crisis. 30 Minutes

Meditation for Trauma & Neuroplasticity

Participants learn about neuroplasticity and how to maximize our ability to form new neural pathways through trauma-informed affirmations, visualization and meditation. 30 Minutes

The Psychology of Trauma

This module includes fascinating information on how trauma moves through the body, its impact psychologically, and its influence on our overall well-being. 30 Minutes