NeuroMeditation for PTSD

NeuroMeditation for PTSD Course

Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Complex PTSD can be an inexplicably painful and grueling challenge. It can seriously upend our lives. Learning effective tools to manage symptoms and activation can make a enormous difference in people's quality of  life and their lived experience. NeuroMeditation (brain-based) can be a profound tool for understanding PTSD, for learning to regulate and mange the symptoms and activation, for reducing intensity and frequency of activation and soothing the inner turmoil of PTSD. All of this aids in improving well-being, fosters a sense of empowerment to not feel at the mercy of trauma, increases quality of life and can bring balance and equilibrium to some of the extremes that can come with PTSD.

Through this class students will learn: the basics of using NeuroMeditation for PTSD; how NeuroMeditation impacts the brain, the nervous system and the Vagus Nerve and how that relates to PTSD; which NeuroMeditation styles are most helpful for various states of activation; learn how to regulate the nervous system with NM; how to practice movement meditation and sitting NeuroMeditations to bring safety, calm, balance and to restore the system; how to identify which of the senses engage their brain the most, and which imagery is best for them.

NeuroMeditation:

• can interrupt the signalling of the amygdala and activation 

• aids in calming and quieting the nervous system and in shifting into the calm/rest/safe state of the parasypathetic nervous system

• increases self awareness and self regulation

• brings soothing to the inner pain of PTSD

• supports returning to the present moment - coming back from the past

• develops unconditional love, compassion and forgiveness for self and others

• fosters interoception - the awareness of what is happening in the body 

• generates a calm, expansive awareness

• increases inner quiet and stillness

• returns the mind and body to a neutral/calm state

• can be a profound tool for reducing and regulating activation 

Learning Objectives:

As a result of completing the course, students will be able to:

• understand the foundation of NeuroMeditation and the effect it has on the brain

• relate how NM impacts or affects the Vagus Nerve - as well as basics about the nerve, and the critical role it plays in our lived experience of daily life

• use NM to respond to various felt states in the mind and body, knowing how and when to use each style

• practice movement meditations to calm and soothe the system

• engage in sitting NeuroMeditations most helpful for PTSD 

• ascertain which type of imagery students most connect with and understand the importance of connecting with the "right" imagery for the each individual

• determine which of the senses they connect with most as a pathway of reducing activation and reestablishing safety

• access links and resources for continued pratice and for other tools that can be beneficial for people living with PTSD

After the course, students will have: a basic understanding of NeuroMeditation; knowledge of the nervous system and the Vagus Nerve, and their role in our experience of PTSD; insight into the various manifestations of PTSD and which styles of NeuroMeditation are most helpful; knowledge of  how and when to practice these NeuroMeditations to reduce and regulate PTSD; experience with soothing, calming and restoring the self, through movement meditations and guided sitting NeuroMeditations; recognition of which senses and imagery their brains connect with most easily; and the tools and ability to continue independent practice at home. 

Brief Introduction Course

• Length: 2 weeks

• 2 weekly classes of 1 hr each

• Currently only available for private groups *smaller sized groups allow for better individualization* 

  • • Group minimum = 5 

    • Group maximum =13

    • Cost: $200

Standard Short Course

• Length: 4 weeks

• 4 weekly classes of 1 hr each

• Currently only available for private groups *smaller sized groups allow for better individualization* 

  • • Group minimum = 5 

    • Group maximum =13

    • Cost: $400

Eight Week Course

• Length: 8 weeks

• 8 weekly classes of 1 hour each

• Currently only available for private groups *smaller sized groups allow for better individualization* 

  • • Group minimum = 5 

    • Group maximum =13

    • Group cost = $800

Sixteen Week Course

• Length: 16 weeks

• 16 weekly classes of 1 hour each

• Currently only available for private groups *smaller sized groups allow for better individualization* 

  • • Group minimum = 5 

    • Group maximum =13

    • Group cost = $1600