Trauma Sensitive Yoga

As a psychologist, working predominantly with clients who have trauma presentations, I was noticing first-hand the limitations of talk therapy.

As a psychologist, working predominantly with clients who have trauma presentations, I was noticing first-hand the limitations of talk therapy. After all, the body remembers, and my clients’ accounts of their trauma responses undeniably supported this.

With an increasing plethora of research evidence to support the effectiveness of trauma sensitive yoga (taught by specially trained individuals in a therapeutic context), I was compelled to complete my yoga teacher training as well as further training in trauma sensitive yoga through the Trauma Centre.

I now have the absolute privilege of teaching incredible survivors and warriors (as a few of my clients like to call themselves), who courageously and bravely show up to class to support their healing through yoga.  

In a trauma sensitive yoga class, the teacher offers suggestions and variations to certain yoga forms as a guide. There is no right or wrong, and definitely no adjustments. The main objectives are to support clients in increasing their body awareness, making choices based on what they feel in their bodies, and personal empowerment. These simple outcomes have a profound effect on trauma survivors, and in some cases, are proving more effective than previously used modalities for trauma.

Please contact Bridget directly if you would like to discuss these classes. She runs classes through ACC’s ISSC Sensitive Claims contract, with Sandra Palmer (psychologist and yoga teacher). You may be eligible for funding if you have an approved claim. These classes are also accessible through self-referral, but do require a conversation with Sandra or Bridget prior to joining.