Decolonizing Somatic Therapy with Movement, Food, and Art-With Jayden Aubryn, LICSW

Description:

This presentation will discuss how oppression and colonization have influenced how we view healing, and offer alternative and accessible ways to heal. Rooted in the evidence of somatic therapy, trauma-informed fitness, and neuroaesthetics, we will explore modalities of healing that are easily accessible across cultures and emphasize connection to the self and others.

Objectives:

Participants will:

• Understand the connection between trauma, empathy, and oppression
• Understand the biological and neurological effects of trauma, movement, food, and art
• Learn how to use movement, food, and art to heal from trauma and increase empathy
• Be able to adapt healing strategies across settings, cultures, and income levels

About the Presenter:

Jayden Aubryn (they/them) is a Black, Indigenous, queer, nonbinary psychotherapist, personal trainer, and consultant. They specialize in holistically healing complex trauma by integrating mental, physical, sexual, and spiritual health. They also help organizations work towards DEI goals by highlighting the intersection of systemic oppression and trauma. They aim to make healing fun and accessible by using food, movement, music, and art.

WMHCA Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting sara@wmhca.org at least 48 hours prior to workshop date. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop date. Please make sure you have the link 24 hours prior to the event starting.  

This course is approved for 3 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all  associate-level licensees in Washington State.

Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

3 NBCC clock hours will be awarded at the conclusion of the course.