Sept 10 - Matthew L. Vasquez, PhD, LMSW, Gulf Coast Trauma Institute

Conceptualize acute trauma to include brain processes, information processing, and the polyvagal system.
Identify complex developmental trauma and it's effects on self-sensing systems, mind-body connection, emotional regulation, and dissociation.
Navigate the effects of stress and secondary trauma to include the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, allostatic load, and muscle memory.
Discover the therapeutic effects of social interaction in the group practice setting using an attachment/regulation theory perspective.
Discuss evidence-based research and the impact of our current research targeting post-trauma symptoms with yoga-based bodily interventions.

Sept 11-12 - Traci M. Ludwig, LISW, ACSW, RYT-200, MercyOne Behavioral Health

Explore the evolution of TRY, the driving goals, and the relevant theoretical underpinnings as it relates to understanding stress and trauma.
Familiarize with common trauma reactions a responding to triggers.
Discuss the key limbs of TRY to include language, choice-making, present moment experience, shared/authentic experience, and non-force.
Articulate the structure of TRY movements/and or postures and the relationship with breathwork.
Ascertain post-trauma symptoms which can be decreased with the potential benefits of TRY practices.
Practice several TRY movements/and or postures within the large/small group setting.
Learn several resourcing and self-regulation practices that balance the autonomic nervous system by inducing calm and aware states; all useful for your own affect regulation and application as a clinician/yoga instructor.
Embrace the role of self-compassion with guided exercises.
Investigate the essential elements of a TRY group session.
Converse the potential reimbursement opportunities.
Trouble-shoot the challenges that may arise with TRY practices and the consideration of special populations.
Witness "real life" participant experiences from those who have benefited from TRY practices in their trauma healing journey.
Build confidence as a clinician/yoga instructor to apply TRY immediately in your practice area!