WMHCA: Healing Trauma through Movement

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Recorded: May, 2024 2 CEs

This course will begin breaking down the barrier of mental health and physical health. It will discuss the physical underpinnings of trauma and nervous system activation. It will then compare these effects to the neuromuscular adpations that come from various exercise techniques. By understanding the biological adaptations of both trauma and physical exercise, participants will learn to identify movements and exercises that can facilitate healing in and out of therapy sessions.

Objectives Understand the biological adaptations that occur from trauma Learn the neuromuscular effects of basic movement techniques Be able to apply movement techniques to manage trauma symptoms

Outline Complex trauma vs PTSD overview (0.25) How trauma effects biological systems (0.5) hours Neuromuscular adaptations from movement (0.75 hours) Break (0.25 hours) Applying movement to manage trauma symptoms (0.5 hours)

EPDC CE Hours: 2

Presenter: Jayden Aubryn, MSW

Jayden Aubryn (they/them) is a Black, queer, non-binary, ethically non-monogamous psychotherapist, personal trainer, and consultant. They are the founder of TISE Consulting and Therapy where they specialize in treating complex trauma, personality disorders, and combatting systemic oppression. They hold a BA in Psychology, a Master's in Social Work, and maintain certifications in School Social Work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Integrative Health Providing, and Personal Training. Jayden believes in the holistic healing of trauma via effective communication, music, art, and movement to help their clients reach their goals