Rise Up from Trauma: Sessions

25 October 2:15 to 3:15 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

The course, an introduction to trauma in the classroom, aims to raise educator awareness of trauma response behaviors among students and themselves. It offers trauma-sensitive strategies to foster warmth and safety in the learning environment. Attendees will walk away with a deepened ability to view student behavior through a trauma lens. 

25 October 2:15 to 3:15 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

This Breakout will provide an overview of Self-care and the importance of caring for ourselves to enhance our ability to care for our clients, patients, students and others that we work with and care for. This session includes a brief interactive Self-care assessment.

25 October 2:15 to 3:15 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

Learn the neuroscience of how trauma affects the brain and nervous system. How that trauma affects our relationship with God. Through the use of restructuring and biblical principles, we can change the neurons for mindset change.

We will teach both biblical principles and other principles for mindset change.

25 October 2:15 to 4:15 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture & Workshop/Hands-On

Discover the Transformative Power of NeuroGraphica®
NeuroGraphica® is a simple yet powerful drawing technique that helps you tap into your subconscious, allowing you to rewire your brain. By leveraging the science of neuroplasticity (“neurons that fire together, wire together”), this method guides you to draw yourself into new patterns and set yourself free from limiting beliefs.
In this hands-on workshop, you will create your own NeuroGraphica® drawing and experience firsthand how this technique can shift your perception and open pathways to positive change. Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about the connection between art and personal growth.

Supplies needed: drawing paper, a black marker, and a few colored pencils

25 October 3:20 to 4:20 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

Understanding the key differences between emotions and feelings can offer beautiful keys to managing dysregulation symptoms for complex trauma survivors. In this breakout we delve into the definitions, significance and impact of emotions, feelings and moods on human behavior, well-being and emotional intelligence to pave the way for a deeper understanding of the importance of the binding emotion of shame.

25 October 3:20 to 4:20 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

Dive deeper into the concepts introduced in the Bridging the Gap session with the breakout session, "Heart-to-Heart: Practicing Connection and Conflict Resolution." This interactive session offers a hands-on approach to applying the skills and techniques needed to resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships.
In this breakout, you'll engage in an interactive group coaching session, where we demonstrate and practice relationship conflict resolution strategies using YOUR real life scenarios.

Led by a practicing conflict coach, this breakout will provide practical tools and immediate practice to enhance your ability to connect and resolve conflicts with greater ease and understanding. Join us to turn theory into practice and make meaningful strides in your communication and relationship journey.

25 October 4:25 to 5:25 pm EST | Keynote

In this transformative keynote, we delve into the powerful role that narratives play in shaping our emotional and mental wellness. Join us as we explore the stories we inherit, create, and are conditioned to believe, and uncover how these narratives fuel our emotions.

25 October 5:30 to 6:30 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

Join this discussion and delve into the meditative, mind-body mental health benefits of Tai Chi and Waltzing. You'll learn how positive community connections and somatic modalities can foster healing and aid in the well-being of those recovering from trauma or addiction.

25 October 5:30 to 6:30 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

The importance of body, mind and spirit in the journey to wellness.

25 October 5:30 to 7:30 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture & Workshop/Hands-On

Trauma changes the way we breathe. Survivors often hold their breath or take shallow inhales. This creates distress within the body & doesn't allow for optimal breathing.

Change the way you breathe and it changes your life. Join Amy Pagett as she helps you connect to your breath using sensory awareness & somatic embodiment. Explore the science of breathing as well as gain practical breathing tools to help optimize your breathwork experience.

25 October 5:30 to 7:00 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture & Workshop/Hands-On

In this dynamic 90-minute session we’ll embark on a journey into the life-changing practices of mindfulness and meditation. Through thought provoking teaching and interactive exercises, your experience with me will begin to chart a way forward into a phase of transformation and realization. Mindfulness and meditation are closely connected, often overlapping, yet they serve distinct purposes within the broader practice of mental and emotional well-being.

Mindfulness: Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It involves being fully aware of what’s happening around you and within you - your thoughts, emotions, sensations - without getting caught up in them. The goal is to cultivate a sense of awareness that carries into everyday life, helping you respond to situations more thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively.

Meditation: Meditation is a broader practice that typically involves dedicating time to focus and calm the mind. There are various forms of meditation, and mindfulness meditation is one of them. In mindfulness meditation, the focus is often on the breath or bodily sensations, allowing you to observe your thoughts and feelings without attachment.

25 October 6:35 to 7:35 pm EST | Workshop/Hands-On

This course examines the common states of the nervous system in non-medical terminology and how these states shift throughout our daily lives, especially for teachers The class offers tips to help educators recognize and regulate those states and co-regulate with students in an effort to sustain a more effective and fulfilling classroom experience.

25 October 6:35 to 7:35 pm EST | Workshop/Hands-On

In this workshop, you'll learn how to Waltz! Explore this somatic modality to find how it decreases depression and anxiety, improves mood, and improves memory function. Not only does Waltzing benefit mental health, it fosters the understanding of respectful social etiquette.

25 October 6:35 to 7:35 pm EST | Workshop/Hands-On

This is an innovative workshop designed to delve into the profound effects of trauma on the body's cellular structure. Unlike traditional approaches that focus solely on the psychological aspects of trauma, this workshop addresses the physiological imprints left at the cellular level, where trauma can linger and disrupt overall health.

Guests will explore how trauma is stored in the body's cells and learn practical techniques to release these deep-seated imprints. The workshop integrates includes somatic movements, trauma informed movements and relaxation techniques. By focusing on cellular health, the workshop aims to rejuvenate the body's natural healing mechanisms, promoting physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Guests will leave with a deeper understanding of how trauma affects their bodies and equipped with tools to support ongoing healing and transformation. "Healing Trauma on the Cellular Level" offers a unique and powerful approach to recovery, empowering individuals to achieve holistic wellness by addressing trauma at its core.​

26 October 9:15 to 10:15 pm EST | Keynote

In "The Responsibility Principle," Vincent Castellanos offers a profound exploration into the interplay between resilience and responsibility, particularly through the lens of trauma recovery. This talk illuminates how childhood trauma can distort our understanding of responsibility, leading to either excessive or insufficient responsibility in adulthood. Castellanos guides us in redefining responsibility by recognizing its deep connection with resilience—an essential element for true recovery and personal growth.

By the end of this talk, you'll be inspired to embrace responsibility as a path to healing and empowerment, recognizing that true freedom from trauma begins with taking charge of your own recovery and wellbeing.
Join Vincent Castellanos on this transformative journey and discover how responsibility can become as natural and essential as breathing.

26 October 10:20 to 11:20 pm EST | Workshop/Hands-On

This is an interactive workshop where we dive a little deeper into assessing what Self-care looks like in our own lives. Together we will create a Self-Care plan that is custom to you that will give you actionable strategies you can put to use directly.

26 October 10:20 to 11:20 pm EST | Workshop/Hands-On

This workshop is designed to help participants navigate and express the complex emotions associated with grief and loss through the practice of doodling. Using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, attendees will learn to identify and connect with different parts of themselves, giving voice to the feelings that arise during the grieving process. By transforming these emotions into visual art, participants can develop a deeper understanding of their inner world and find a gentle, creative outlet for their grief.

Objectives:

 - Introduce participants to the IFS model and how it relates to grief and loss.
 - Guide participants in identifying and connecting with different parts of themselves through doodling.
 - Create a safe space for exploring and expressing emotions related to grief.
 - Empower participants to use doodling as a tool for ongoing emotional processing and self-leadership.

Supplies needed:
 - Blank paper or sketchbooks
 - Colored pencils, markers, or crayons
 - Quiet space for reflection and doodling

26 October 10:20 to 11:50 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture & Workshop/Hands-On

In this dynamic 90-minute session we’ll embark on a journey into the life-changing practices of mindfulness and meditation. Through thought provoking teaching and interactive exercises, your experience with me will begin to chart a way forward into a phase of transformation and realization. Mindfulness and meditation are closely connected, often overlapping, yet they serve distinct purposes within the broader practice of mental and emotional well-being.

Mindfulness: Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It involves being fully aware of what’s happening around you and within you - your thoughts, emotions, sensations - without getting caught up in them. The goal is to cultivate a sense of awareness that carries into everyday life, helping you respond to situations more thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively.

Meditation: Meditation is a broader practice that typically involves dedicating time to focus and calm the mind. There are various forms of meditation, and mindfulness meditation is one of them. In mindfulness meditation, the focus is often on the breath or bodily sensations, allowing you to observe your thoughts and feelings without attachment.

26 October 10:20 to 11:50 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

What is toxic shame? And how can shame be healthy? Journey into the realm of understanding how to harness the protective nature of shame, build awareness around your reactions to shame and how shame can be healthy, using the lens of trauma informed care with the critical awareness of how and why we have it.

26 October 12:00 to 1:00 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

This course offers an overview of attachment styles and explores the ways that these styles and potential wounding show up in student behavior, performance, and relationships.

26 October 12:00 to 1:00 pm EST | Workshop/Hands-On

Join this self defense workshop and explore the mental health benefits of learning self defense. Not only does this somatic modality build confidence, it provides a sense of discipline and structure. Martial arts also aids in the recovery process by fostering a goal-oriented, growth mindset and provides positive outlets in a controlled environment.

26 October 12:00 to 1:00 pm EST | Workshop/Hands-On

Join Alyssa to learn how to forge bonds and connection, in a way that not only helps resolve conflict, but also avoids so many potential relationship pitfalls. This session is designed to help you understand the underlying causes of ongoing conflicts and develop practical skills to foster meaningful connections with your partner, friends, or children.

You'll learn how to:
 - Identify and address the root causes of conflict
 - Communicate empathetically and increase the chances of connection
 - Build trust and understanding in your relationships (even the short term ones!)
 - Implement tools and techniques to prevent and resolve disputes

Whether you're dealing with persistent issues or seeking to enhance your relationship dynamics, this workshop provides actionable insights and strategies to bridge gaps and create lasting harmony. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your relationships and find new paths to resolution and connection

26 October 12:00 to 2:00 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture & Workshop/Hands-On

Discover the Transformative Power of NeuroGraphica®
NeuroGraphica® is a simple yet powerful drawing technique that helps you tap into your subconscious, allowing you to rewire your brain. By leveraging the science of neuroplasticity (“neurons that fire together, wire together”), this method guides you to draw yourself into new patterns and set yourself free from limiting beliefs.

In this hands-on workshop, you will create your own NeuroGraphica® drawing and experience firsthand how this technique can shift your perception and open pathways to positive change. Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about the connection between art and personal growth.

Supplies needed: drawing paper, a black marker, and a few colored pencils

26 October 1:05 to 2:05 pm EST | Workshop/Hands-On

Learn how to resource self, externally and internally through the healthy shame lens, what does this look like from a Self-Energy perspective, and how when shame is healthy it can be easier to navigate. Bring your journal and your self-compassion!

26 October 1:05 to 2:05 pm EST | Workshop/Hands-On

How getting into the body utilizing somatic movement and somatic breath work helps heal trauma & PTSD. What we don’t express we repress and through this bottom up approach to healing is another way to get below the surface of the unconscious mind.

26 October 1:05 to 2:05 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

How Intergenerational Trauma impacts our individual trauma.

26 October 1:05 to 2:05 pm EST | Breakout/Lecture

Children are always coregulating with their caregivers. A regulated parent cultivates a healthy environment for a regulated child.

Deepen your understanding of your nervous system and gain tools to help self regulate. Just as trauma is generational so is healing.

One of the greatest gifts we can offer our children is self regulation. A regulated caregiver parents from a place of connection rather than control.

26 October 1:05 to 2:05 pm EST | Keynote

Trusting in God's love and plan can transform pain into a pathway for growth and deeper spiritual connection. Childhood trauma can leave deep emotional scars, but many find healing and resilience through their faith in God. Trusting in God's love and plan can transform pain into a pathway for growth and deeper spiritual connection.​
Sharing the difficulties we faced as trauma survivors. The harsh aftereffects. The maladaptive coping. The sense of losing ourselves. But what God did, is something miraculous. A testimony of inspiration, encouragement and light.