Webinar: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and Embodied Therapy
This webinar is for professionals interested in learning about trauma-sensitive yoga (TSY) as an adjunctive treatment for trauma-related conditions.
Trauma-sensitive yoga (TSY) has garnered worldwide attention in the past decade. Much of this attention has stemmed from a handful of high-quality studies by a community of scientist-practitioners showing that TSY can be an effective adjunctive treatment for trauma-related conditions. Fundamental aspects of TSY include interoception (observing one’s internal physical sensations) and taking effective action based on what one notices within a relational context.
This webinar conversation features the work of the two leading progenitors of TSY in the world. They discuss what TSY is (and isn’t), review its key features, and explore its application and implementation. It is best considered an introduction to a fascinating area of study and practice for professionals and not a training on how to be a TSY facilitator.
Who's Presenting
David Emerson, YACEP, TCTSY-F
Dave, the founder of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) at the Justice Resource Institute in Massachusetts, is credited with coining the term “trauma-sensitive yoga.” Between 2009 and 2011, he played a key role in curriculum development, supervision, and oversight of the yoga intervention component of a groundbreaking NIH-funded study evaluating the effectiveness of yoga for trauma survivors. Dave has extensive experience in leading TCTSY groups for various organizations such as rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, youth residential programs, military personnel, survivors of terrorism, and Veterans Administration centers. He is a co-author of “Overcoming Trauma through Yoga” (2011) and the author of “Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy” (2015). Additionally, in 2018, Dave Emerson co-founded the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at JRI.
Jenn Turner LMHC, TCTSY-F
Jenn has dedicated her career to supporting trauma survivors. She is a trauma-informed therapist in private practice and serves as the Co-Director of the Center for Trauma and Embodiment. In this role, she oversees training and helps develop body-first interventions for trauma healing. Jenn is also a leading figure in Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) training across the U.S. She offers consultation to organizations aiming to enhance their trauma-informed practices. In 2021, Jenn edited the book “Embodied Healing: Survivor and Facilitator Voices from the Practice of Trauma Sensitive Yoga.”