There is a deep wisdom within our very flesh, if we can only come to our senses and feel it.

— Elizabeth Behnke

 

Body:

Trauma Integrated Learning

Research shows that over 90% of the population has been exposed to a traumatic event. Recent work in human genetics suggests that trauma is passed on in our DNA expression, through the biochemistry of the human egg, sperm, & womb. Integration of trauma requires more than adopting the traditional individualistic therapeutic skills. Studying trauma asks us to examine the suffering bound up in larger systems of oppression for us all and how that is currently affecting our mind, body, & our individual & collective behavioral patterns. 

On this journey of trauma integration, we discover that we already have the innate wisdom of resilience to not only endure suffering, but to transcend it, moving beyond our pain to suture our wounds and then model for others how to do the same.

The Emotional Recovery Journey supports clients to use the wisdom of their emotions to:

 

  1. Recognize how trauma shows up individually, in our families, our community & systemically in our societal culture of work

  2. Responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices; and how to invest in ways to actively resist re-traumatization

  3. Realize the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery;