Mindfulness as a Trauma Informed Approach

Presenters/Authors

Amanda E. Johns, Nicholls State UniversityFollow
Kristen Dickens, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

5-2019

Abstract or Description

This presentation was given at the International Association for Counselling (IAC).

Program

Trauma exists on a continuum and affects individuals differently at different stages of life. This presentation will taken in-depth look at trauma across a life span and conceptual differences at different stages of ones life that may affect how one processes and relates to traumatic experiences. Presenters will then discuss mindfulness as it relates to trauma and how mindfulness based interventions maybe adapted to address trauma at different stages of ones life. This is an interactive presentation and will reviewing demonstrate a variety of interventions.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

International Association for Counselling (IAC)

Location

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Recommended Citation

Johns, Amanda E., Kristen Dickens. 2019. "Mindfulness as a Trauma Informed Approach." Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development Faculty Presentations. Presentation 124.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/leadership-facpres/124