Written by Jodi Wasson and Dusty Swehla, Directors of Trauma Supports
We at Challenge at Change, Inc. would like to introduce you to our Yoga for Resiliency Curriculum. We have been implementing this curriculum in our Trauma Supports Department under the supervision of Dusty Swehla and myself- Jodi Wasson- for over a year and, it is now available for YOU to implement!
Here are the outcomes that you can expect through this program.
Program Goals:
Provide high quality trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness programming
Support the social and emotional growth of all individuals
Create pathways for children to navigate challenges
Create an environment that promotes the healing of trauma survivors through:
Encouraging resilience and self-agency
Body-based observation and inquiry
Mind-body connections
Opportunities to access inner resources
Self-regulation techniques and strategies
Avoid retriggering
The best part? Our team is there every step of the way!
What You Receive:
Two Teacher In-Services that offer an introduction to the program and instructions on usage of the Yoga and Mindfulness Portal Resource Center as well as a self-care In-Service for all staff
Twelve trauma-informed lessons scheduled with a Challenge to Change staff member
Unlimited access and assistance from a Challenge to Change staff member for live and online programming
Stay tuned for future blog posts on our new curriculum! If you would like further information in the meantime, you can also contact Dusty Swehla or myself, Jodi Wasson at traumasupports@challengetochangeinc.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Peace,
Dusty/Jodi
For Part 2 of this blog series, click here.
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