This 20hr workshop provides International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and Yoga Australia (YA) members continuing education credits of 18hrs and 20hrs respectively. Credits may also be available with other professional registration bodies.

This workshop satisfies the pre-requisites to apply for the 300hr Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Certification Program held annually live online and pre-recorded online from September to April.

This workshop is not intended as an intervention for those who have experienced trauma. Talking about trauma, even in the context of professional training, can be triggering/overwhelming. 

Feren is an E-RYT 500, Level 2 Aus Active Instructor and TCTSY licensed trainer. These workshops are run by the Center of Trauma & Embodiment at JRI Yoga Program, and therefore is an official Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Workshop/trainings accredited by JRI & the Director of the Center for Trauma & Embodiment at JRI David Emerson and Jenn Turner.

The emphasis is not on the yoga "forms", shapes, or stretches themselves, but instead, uses yoga forms as opportunities for choice and decision making around moving or not moving one's body. It is an evidenced-based protocol to help rewire neural connections that have become disrupted from trauma.

TCTSY may look, feel and sound different from a public yoga class at a gym or studio and it may take a few tries to get used to. It often may feel slower to more moderate paced at the start however be assured you can take your preferred options and pace at any time! 

Anyone who is interested in learning about trauma sensitive practices and adding mind-body services.

Anyone with an interest in sharing accessible and trauma sensitive yoga in Schools, Hospitals, to support First Responders,  Prisons, Community/NFP and Private Practice.

Your current profession may be:

• Not-for-Profit and Community Workers 
• Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers and other Mental Health Workers.
• Doctors, Nurses and other Health Professionals 
• Principal’s, Administrators, Educators
• Group Fitness Instructors
  

The online course is through the Zoom platform. We ask that during the session, you choose whether your camera is on or off however the facilitator will be spotlighted during practice. 

For online training: Set up your space as you like and you will need internet connection, computer/laptop (webcam/mic). Suggested props include a yoga mat, chair, pen and paper. You're welcome to have any other props or tools you need with you such as snacks, blanket/towel, bolster, blocks.

For in-person training: Please bring your yoga mat, pen and paper along with anything else you may need such as snacks, blanket/towel, bolster. Depending on the location of training some yoga props may be supplied and this will be communicated before training.

TCTSY courses are are not group therapy and participants will not be asked to share trauma histories or to process memories. The facilitator at times may be a clinician however is there to hold the space for experiencing yoga and introducing trauma sensitive theory and practice.

The emphasis is not on the yoga "forms", shapes, or stretches themselves, but instead, uses yoga forms as opportunities for choice and decision making around moving or not moving one's body. It is an evidenced-based protocol to help rewire neural connections that have become disrupted from trauma.

TCTSY may look, feel and sound different from a public yoga class at a gym or studio and it may take a few tries to get used to. It often may feel slower to more moderate paced at the start however be assured you can take your preferred options and pace at any time! 

You are welcome to take choices in all forms that work for your body. You can always choose to stand, sit in a chair or floor, or lay down at anytime to practice regardless of what the facilitator is doing.

TCTSY can be practiced by any BODY including if you have limited mobility, flexibility and/or limbs.

You may transfer to another course or your place can be transferred to another nominated person by sending a request to enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au at least 48 hour before the course commences. Transfers incur a 10% administration fee.

If the course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances by ATEC or minimum numbers are not met, course transfer will be complimentary.

Yes, installment options are available on request. Please contact us at enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au to discuss.

ATEC is not a crisis support or referral service. However, useful links and contact details can be found below. If your safety or the safety of others is at risk, contact emergency services on 000.

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