Trauma Therapy Group Intensives
In this immersive group, psychoeducation and mindful movement will be used to learn & practice the skills needed to begin more intensive trauma therapy (such as EMDR therapy or Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy). The learning focuses on understanding the connection between trauma and the body’s response, the basics of yoga psychology, and how to cultivate the awareness and calm needed to do deeper emotional healing. The movement portions of this group will not be like a typical “yoga class”, but more akin to intuitive mindful movement where individuals focus on following their own inner cues, rather than an instructor. The sessions will involve easy mindful movement, new skills to help with trauma therapy (such as calm state imagery), & time to process with group members (about the skills being taught, not trauma memories).
Modules:
Cultivating Awareness Intensive - 3 hours
Nurturing Peace Intensive - 3 hours
Exploring Identity Intensive - 3 hours
Cost: Private Pay Sliding Scale of $50/$70/$100; No cost for individuals with current Colorado Medicaid coverage.
Led by: Sarah Joseph, LPC, NCC (click here to read bio)
Questions or Group Inquiry/Intake: Contact the Hope Roots mainline at 970-200-8575 via text or voicemail
Cultivating Awareness Intensive - 3 hours
Cultivating Awareness & Calm
Learn the basics of yoga history & philosophy/psychology and how it relates to healing trauma. Learn mindfulness, grounding, and breathwork techniques.
Balancing Emotions & Cognitions in the Body
Learn about the embodied mind and practice noticing how emotions and thoughts are held in the body. Notice the untruths or thought distortions that you may have absorbed due to trauma. Learn skills to aid with emotional regulation.
Nurturing Peace Intensive - 3 Hours
Responding to Injustice & Trauma with Ahimsa (Non-violence)
Somatically explore themes of anger, nonviolence, & justice; learn to befriend anger, reduce hostility, and track trauma triggers.
Attachment Needs & Mindful Dispassion
Explore our human need for safety/connection and learn the basics of Polyvagal Theory, Attachment theory, and Interpersonal Neurobiology through the lens of yoga psychology. Develop attachment imagery and inner resources for healing attachment trauma.
Exploring Identity Intensive - 3 Hours
Wholeness, Integration, and the Layers of the Self (Koshas)
Notice how your nervous system has protected you in the past and explore how the various parts of your Self work together towards wholeness and integration of trauma memories until they are felt as the “past”, no longer intruding into the present as triggers.
Values, Archetypes, and Resilience
Further explore your sense of Self, your values, and the wisdom and resilience you carry forward after trauma. This intensive includes a fire circle.
If you’d like to be notified of new intensive dates, you can fill out the form below or text/leave a voicemail at 970-200-8575.