Day: December 7, 2023

Yoga and Mindfulness: An Effective Approach for Trauma Recovery

By cfoulem in CJ 720 2 comments

The synergy between Yoga and Mindfulness has emerged as an invaluable approach to healing from trauma, encompassing physical and mental well-being. Yoga, a practice revered for centuries, has evolved into “trauma-informed yoga,” tailored to aid trauma survivors by prioritizing safety, breath awareness, and embodiment over traditional correction-based methods. This approach emphasizes modified movements, steering away […]

Building Resilience for Posttraumatic Growth

By gem1 in CJ 720 2 comments

Gayle Demarest -Blog Post- METCJ720 -Trauma and Crisis Intervention We often hear about people who experience adverse and traumatic experiences and who become eventually diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, from either acute short-term trauma or chronic trauma, which lasts over a long period and can cause significant physical and mental illness (Rousseau, 2023). We […]