What is trauma, and how do humans react to it? Informed by a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, Janine and Richard help participants explore how our minds, hearts, and bodies cope with trauma and adversity. This includes an overview of the historical context for Indigenous peoples’ trauma and how its impacts play out today.
Two-Eyed Seeing is an approach where individuals come together to view the world with an Indigenous lens through one eye and a Western lens through the other. By combining the strengths of each perspective, our inquiries and solutions can draw from both worldviews. This gathering fosters a supportive environment, encouraging participants to be gentle and kind with one another as we all navigate different levels of trauma and adversity.
For non-Indigenous participants or groups, Ember of Hope will tailor this gathering to include a lens of historical colonization and reconciliation.
Learning outcomes
Participants will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of what trauma is and how it plays out in our lives.
- Learn about Western pathology and how it influences trauma responses.
- Understand the connection between the body and brain.
- Recognize how survival responses influence each person’s unique way of life and relationships.
Benefits
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Experience support for trauma and adversity through a holistic paradigm.
- Receive validation and affirmation of Indigenous knowledges and life experiences.
- Have safe opportunities for group discussion.
Duration: 3 days
Max. Participation: 20 seats
Participation: Open to individuals aged 16 and up.