Learn how to bring mindfulness to individuals and groups in a trauma informed way.
Register NowOVERVIEW
The practice of Mindfulness needs to be modified in accordance with the individual or group’s personal and collective history. It is of special importance to not just have an understanding of trauma but also know how to support the physiology. It is also critical to inhabit a sense of Presence as the facilitator and bring in safety in the relational space that’s critical.
Tarab Ling, Dehradun
This workshop will span over 3 days from Feb 9-11, 2024 and will be held in a retreat format in the beautiful settings of Tarab Ling, a retreat Center in Dehradun. Surrounded by lush hilly forest and mountains, the campus offers a cozy place for learning and discovery. The natural settings by itself provide a perfect container and interlude to our exploration and learning of the topic.
The small group of not more than 20 participants will also act as a container for our exploration under the able facilitation and guidance by Sandy Dias Andrade, a trauma and attachment resolution therapist and an internationally certified Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher.
OBJECTIVES:
- Recognize and support trauma responses & imprints during Mindfulness practices
- Learn somatic practices that complement Mindfulness meditations
- Attune to what is needed and offer appropriately modified practices
- Respond to trauma responses with Presence, allowing the possibility of the energy of trauma to transform itself
- Deepen into the practice and understanding of Mindfulness
WHAT WE WILL LEARN
1. Understanding the phenomenology of living with trauma imprints, the physiology involved in trauma and the need for a felt sense of safety. Drawing from somatic psychology and trauma resolution approaches, we will examine the following, understanding how to bring it into facilitating mindfulness for individuals and groups.
- The triune brain
- The trauma vortex and the healing vortex
- Titration, Pendulation and Resourcing
- Window of Presence/Tolerance
- Polyvagal Theory
2. Why Mindfulness practices can dysregulate the nervous system and gaining practical tools and skills to support the nervous system, so people can benefit from the transformational power of Mindfulness practices.
- Learning to detect and respond to signs of dysregulation
- Modifying Mindfulness practices
- Learning different forms of Mindfulness practices, including how we can incorporate body-based practices
- The role of choice and agency in practice
3. Understanding the essence of Mindfulness, coming into a sense of Presence, and how practices can be modified without diluting the essence of the practice while taking into account individual differences.
- Engaging in Mindfulness practices and understanding Mindfulness from direct experience
- Learning from co-participants as we engage in group dialogue and explorations
- Learning from examples of application on how to navigate real life scenarios that might show up as a Mindfulness Facilitator
- The role of rest
4. The importance of the facilitator or therapist’s Presence and the safety in relational spaces both in individual and group sessions.
- Drawing from interpersonal neurobiology on how our Presence creates a powerful container for deepening into Mindfulness as well as creating safety
- Understanding the `backdraft’ of self-compassion, loving kindness and compassion practices and how one can navigate and support what arises
- Encountering and dealing with shame responses and cognitive distortions
- Taking a systemic view of Mindfulness and seeing it in the context we seek to practice, taking particular care of diversity, equity and inclusion.
SCHEDULE & FLOW
DAY 1: Feb 9, 2024 (Friday)
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Arrival at Tarab Ling by 3 pm
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4:00 to 5:15pm | Session 1
Introduction to the Workshop and Sharing Intentions -
6:00 to 7:30pm | Session 2
Mindfulness and Embodied Presence of the Practitioner -
7:30 pm | Dinner & Rest
DAY 2: Feb 10, 2024 (Saturday)
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7:00 am to 8:00 am | Session 3
Movement Practices supportive to the physiology & Mindfulness Practices -
8:00 am to 9:30 am | Breakfast and Rest
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9.30 am to 11:00 am | Session 4
Understanding Trauma I – The physiology of trauma & Mindfulness Practices -
11.30 am to 12.30 pm | Session 5
Understanding Trauma II – Safety and Resourcing & Mindfulness Practices -
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm | Lunch Break
Rest, Self-Reflexive practice -
3:00 pm to 4.30 pm | Session 6
The Essence of Mindfulness -
4:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Tea Break
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5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Session 7
Outdoor & Nature based practices and the role of rest -
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Dinner & Rest Break
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8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Session 8
Integration & Gathering from the day
DAY 3: Feb 11, 2024 (Sunday)
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7:00 am to 8:00 am | Session 9
Movement Practices supportive to the physiology & Mindfulness Practices -
8:00 am to 9:30 am | Breakfast and Rest
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9.30 am to 11:00 am | Session 10
Understanding Trauma I – A Relational View & Mindfulness Practices -
11.30 am to 12.30 pm | Session 11
Understanding Trauma II – A Systemic View & Mindfulness Practices -
12.30 pm to 2.00 pm | Lunch Break
Rest, Self-Reflexive practice -
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Session 12
Applications to different populations and age-groups
Closing -
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Tea
THE WORKSHOP IS FOR
- Counselors/therapists, Psychiatrists, Coaches, School Teachers, Facilitators, HR personnel, Healers, Spiritual teachers/guides, Yoga teachers
- If you are already familiar with mindfulness and offer it to clients, groups, communities, that is a plus but not mandatory to join the workshop.
Kindly note:
- If you are diagnosed with a mental health condition and currently receiving treatment, then the workshop may not be suitable for you at this point in time due to the nature of workshop.
- The workshop will not qualify participants to do trauma resolution work but to be trauma informed in your approach with Mindfulness
- The workshop requires a minimum of six participants. If registrations fall below this number, the workshop will not take place and a full refund will be issued.
For practical information on the stay and facilities at Tarab Ling, click HERE
MEET THE FACILITATOR
Sandy Dias Andrade
Mindfulness & Presence Oriented Psychotherapist
Sandy is the Founder-Director at Just Being Center and is a Mindfulness & Presence Oriented Psychotherapist.
With over twenty years of experience in the field of mental health, she is internationally certified in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) from the Center of Mindfulness, University of California, San Diego, USA.
She has trained extensively in somatic based, attachment and trauma resolution approaches and specialises in developmental trauma in adults.
Besides her training in Mindfulness Based Interventions that includes MBCT and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), she is also trained in Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP), Cognitive Therapy, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST), Eugene Gendlin’s Focusing, Trauma Resolution work through Somatic approaches, DARe and EMDR. She is also an Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed practitioner.
Currently, she offers two in-depth and comprehensive courses that she has developed through Just Being in Presence Oriented Psychotherapy and Listening with Embodied Presence for mental health professionals and those wishing to hold a listening space.
Sandy is invited at several Universities colleges like TISS, University of Pune, FLAME, St. Mira’s and S. P. College in Pune to teach the applications of mindfulness, presence and listening. She also works with educational institutions, social development organizations and corporates.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Rs. 28,500 (inclusive of 18% GST)
The above price includes:
- Participation in the workshop
- Twin sharing accommodation at Tarab Ling from Feb 9th around 3pm until Feb 11th at 4:30 pm. To know more about the stay & facilities at Tarab Ling, click HERE
- Dinner at Tarab Ling on Feb 9th, breakfast, lunch & dinner on Feb 10th, breakfast & lunch on Feb 11th.
We have a few seats priced at Rs. 24,000. This price is valid only till 20th December, 2023 and is on first-cum basis. Please use the code: ‘EARLYSPL’ while registering to avail this price.
For any questions, feel free to mail us at justbeingcenter@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +91-84080-36828
