Demonstrate an understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder, secondary traumatic stress and chronic stress as these impact the body, mind, emotions and spirit of those affected by traumatic events.

• Demonstrate an understanding of Capacitar’s popular education approach to trauma healing using body-based practices to release blocked energy and to promote wellness in the body, mind and spirit.
• Use different modalities for lessening traumatic stress, including: mindfulness, centering, breathwork, modified Tai Chi & Pal Dal Gum acupressure for lowering stress and blood pressure.
• Demonstrate the principles, practice and application of modified Tai Chi for lowering stress, coping with anxiety & depression and promoting health and well-being.
• Use mindful breathing exercises to calm and center, to release strong feeling sand emotions, to self-regulate, and to improve health and well-being.
• Utilize, assess and promote the Capacitar trauma healing practices to different groups including those who have witnessed traumatic events, children, youth, families, and other groups such as teachers in schools.
• Explain different methods used in the trauma recovery process and the role of the group, organization & systems in the trauma recovery process.

40 Hours of CPU’s & CPE’s available for: Social Workers, Professional Counselors,                                                                                                            and Educators

How long is the training: Training consists of 8 training days, broken down into 4 modules. Each module is taught for two consecutive days per month. Participants must complete all modules to receive certification. 

When: 

 Module 1                       Module 2                      Module 3                                Module 5

April 21-22                  June 23-24                   September 22-23               November 3-4

9am-3pm                      9am-3pm                       9am-3pm                                 9am-3pm

Modality: both in-person and via zoom available

Cost: $250 – Thanks to our partners at the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, training is provided at a significantly reduced rate. *early bird, student, and groups discounts available. Please email [email protected] for discount code.