Trauma Healing

Length: Usually 3 to 4 modules but can be adapted to the needs of the group.

Summary: This is an in-depth training program for professionals and grassroots people affected by traumatic stress and those working with the traumatized. The program complements and supports existing community resources, cultural practices and mental health programs and can be adapted to the needs of sponsoring groups.

Training Objectives:

• Understand trauma theory including PTSD, Vicarious Trauma, Complex Trauma, and how traumatic stress affects the body, mind, spirit and emotions

• Develop competence in Capacitar holistic practices that help alleviate the effects of trauma, traumatic stress, secondary trauma and compassion fatigue

• Recognize the benefits of a popular education approach to trauma healing, especially in places where there are few resources

• Explore the uses of Capacitar in clinical, professional and grassroots settings

Facilitators: Capacitar Founder/Director, Patricia Cane, PhD, or members of the international team.

Training Text: Capacitar manual “Trauma, Healing & Transformation: Awakening a New Heart" by Patricia Cane PhD.

See Website Calendar for training dates and contacts.