Trauma Informed Mindfulness & Meditation

Overview

The concepts of mindfulness and trauma may seem like inevitable allies. In theory, anyone who has experienced trauma could benefit from meditating.

However, contrary to popular belief, a meditation practice that is not “trauma-informed” can exacerbate a person’s symptoms and dysregulate the nervous system.

We hope that in this workshop we can raise awareness for a “trauma-informed” approach in meditation.

The question for those of us who teach, facilitate, and practice meditation and mindfulness is how we can leverage the potential benefits of these practices while minimizing their potential risks for trauma survivors.

I hope that in this workshop we can raise awareness for a trauma-informed way to practice meditation and mindfulness.

Cause

Meditation can increase presence in the present moment, self-compassion, and strengthen one’s ability to self-regulate. In this context, it can contribute positively to mental health and significantly contribute to recovery from trauma unless it is practice in a trauma informed way.