Open sharing circles can be deeply connecting — and also deeply vulnerable. In this article, Es explores why trauma-informed and somatic skills are essential when people share personal experiences in yoga and community spaces, and how we can create safety without losing depth.
Ontdek hoe trauma-informed care (TIC) en trauma-informed practice (TIP) organisaties ondersteunen bij het creëren van veilige, veerkrachtige teams en structuren.
Nieuwsbrief – Voorjaar 2025 Lieve lezer, Het is alweer een tijdje geleden dat we via deze weg contact hadden. In een wereld die voortdurend in beweging is, delen we graag een update van onze activiteiten en reiken we je inspiratie en oefening aan — momenten van reflectie, verstilling en verbinding. Moge deze nieuwsbrief een [...]
What the Past Months Taught Me – On Listening, Letting Go, and Choosing Again Dear reader, Over the past few months, I’ve been reminded — again and again — how this work, and life itself, keeps inviting me deeper. Not just to guide others, but to return home to myself. And, as is so [...]
The 18th biennial conference of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS) will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, in June 2025. With the theme "Exploring New Approaches for Healing and Recovery in Times of Global Uncertainty and Extreme Stress," this conference will bring together leading experts, researchers, and therapists from around the world [...]
Why your company needs to be trauma-informed – 11 business benefits you cannot ignore By Esther van der Sande I met Matthew, a senior company executive, at a conference. When he asked what I do, I said I help organizations to develop a trauma-informed workplace culture. His expression was quizzical, so I explained that [...]
A trauma-informed approach emphasises safety and respect, allowing individuals to feel heard and understood. By being aware of the potential impact of trauma on people’s experiences and responses, we can create an environment in which openness and vulnerability are encouraged.
Dissociation is a nuanced interplay not confined to the mind—it extends to the body's reactions. Emotional turmoil can trigger physical sensations like unexplained pain, numbness, and detachment. This complex relationship between emotions and the body unravels the mysteries of dissociation, enhancing our understanding of its profound impact. Integrative practices, such as mindfulness and yoga, bridge the gap between the two realms, offering a holistic path to healing and unity. Embracing the mind-body bond, we embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery.
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence-based yoga program designed for trauma survivors. The 20-hour TCTSY training teaches mental health professionals and yoga teachers how to create a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space for trauma survivors to practice yoga. TCTSY emphasizes invitational language, choice-making, interoception, empowerment, and trauma-informed modifications.
Goedemorgen, Met genoegen kondigen we dit opwindende nieuwe live en online programma aan dat in januari van start gaat en dat is ontworpen om bewustzijn en begrip te brengen voor complexe traumagerelateerde dissociatie. Deze interactieve eendaagse training bouwt voort op ons 20 uur durende trauma-sensitieve yoga basisprogramma en biedt een klinisch kader dat het [...]