Past Events

EQUUSOMA™: Integrating Somatic Experiencing® and Attachment Work into Equine-Assisted Trauma Recovery

Plenary session at the 2018 Conference of the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP)
The Science of Connection: Honoring Somatic Intelligence
Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, California
November 2-4, 2018

AST Model® of Shame Resolution and Resilience Training

AST Model® of Shame Resolution and Resilience Training
Trainer: Caryn Scotto d'Luzia, MA, SEP
Host: The Refuge: Centre for Healing and Recovery
Venue: Humber College (near Pearson International Airport), Toronto, ON
November 2-4, 2018
Registration link: https://www.re-embodylife.com/canada/

Principles and Practices of Trauma-Informed Care

Hosted by Mission: Empowerment
Stratford, ON
October 18-19, 2018
*Registration will open in May 2018. To be notified when registration opens, join the Trauma Trainings email list here or the Mission: Empowerment email list here. For more information, email info@missionempowerment.ca or visit http://www.missionempowerment.ca/trauma-informed-care.html

Integrative Trauma Treatment: Somatics, Attachment and Neuroscience Approaches

Trauma Certificate Course
Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, ON
June 5-6, 2018, 9am-4pm
Course description: click here
Pre-approved for 12 CECs with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Working with Parts: Healing the Child(ren) Within

Trauma Certificate Course
Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, ON
May 15, 2018, 9am-4pm
Course description: click here
Pre-approved for 6 CECs with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Trauma-Informed Supportive Housing Training

Hosted by Gateway Residential and Community Support Services
April 10-11, 2018, 9am-5pm

Tier 2: Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice

Community sector training hosted by the Halton Prevention and Intervention Committee
Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
Round 1: February 15-16, 2018, 9am-5pm
Round 2: April 5-6, 2018, 9am-5pm

Women’s Winter Warm-up

Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph
Thursdays, March 22 - April 19
10am-1pm
Independent initiative by Angela Herzog, MA, RP, CCC, SEP
For more information, view flyer to register.

Trauma-Informed Yoga Training

Co-facilitated with Caroline Owen, BA, ERYT-500
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
March 8-11, 2018

Client Services

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Training

In-service hosted by Guelph Family Health Team
February 14, 2018, 9am-5pm

Tier 1: Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care

Community sector training hosted by the Halton Prevention and Intervention Committee
Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
January 25, 2018, 9am-5pm

Empowered Boundaries: Somatic Exercises for Assertiveness and Attachment

Trauma Certificate Course
Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, ON
November 27, 2017, 9am-4pm
Course description: click here
Pre-approved for 6 CECs with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Fundamentals of Trauma and Attachment

Guest speaker, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training
Wavelengths Yoga Studio, Norwood, ON
November 5, 2017, 9am-4pm

1st Natural Lifemanship Conference

Miracle Farm, Brenham, Texas,

Guest speaker for:

  • Seminar: Somatic Experiencing, Attachment and Touch in Equine-Assisted Practice (October 18)
  • Breakout sessions: October 18, 19, 20

October 18-20, 2017

Healing with Horses: Autumn Self-Care Retreat for Trauma Survivors

OZ Farm
Day 1: October 14, 2017
Day 2: October 15, 2017

For more information, view flyer to register.

DBT Skills Group

5420 Hwy #6 Guelph, ON
October 4, 2017 - March 21, 2018
5:30pm-7:30pm
For more information, view flyer to register.

Client Services

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Training

Orchard Park Building Room 236
Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph, ON
September 22-24, 2017
For flyer: click here

Fall Outdoor Group: Fall-ing Into Yourself

September 20 - October 18, 2017
Wednesdays, 5:45-7:45pm
For more information, view flyer and contact angela@embodiedhealing.ca to register.

DBT Multi-Family Skills Group: Adolescent Skills Only Group

Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph, ON
July 29-30 & August 12-13 & August 26-27, 2017 10am-4pm
For more information, view flyer to register.

Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder

Orchard Park Building Room 236
Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph, ON
July 22, 2017 10am-2pm
For more information, view flyer to register.

International Symposium for Equine Welfare and Wellness

Wartenberg-Rohrbach, Germany
July 11-13, 2017
Guest speaker for two presentations:

  • Applying a Trauma Lens to Equine Welfare
  • The Impact of Horse-Human Interaction Programs on Equines: A Review of the Literature

 

Integrative Trauma Treatment: Somatics, Attachment and Neuroscience Approaches

Trauma Certificate Course
Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, ON
June 20-21, 2017,
9am - 4pm
For flyer: click here

Trauma-Informed Yoga Training

Co-facilitated with Caroline Owen, BA, ERYT-500
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
June 8-11, 2017
Flyer: Trauma-Informed-Yoga-Training-Halifax-2017-Flyer.pdf

Nature-a-Day Challenge: June 2017

Independent event led by Angela Herzog, MA, RP, CCC
June 1-30, 2017
To sign up for free: Click here

Integrating Somatics and Attachment into Couples Therapy

Guest Speaker for the Certificate in Couples and Family Therapy Studies
Elective Course: Therapy Interventions for Trauma, Abuse and Violence
The University of Guelph
Host: Instructor LaRee Walters-Boadway
April 22, 2017
1-5pm

Winter Awakening Outdoor Group

Hosted by: Angela Herzog MA, RP, CCC
on The Grounds of Ignatius Jesuit Centre
Saturdays Feb 4-Mar 4
10:30am-12:30pm
To register, contact angela@embodiedhealing.ca

DBT-Based Skills Course

The Refuge in Guelph, Ontario
January 15 – April 9, 2017
Sundays 5:30 – 7:30pm
For more information, view flyer to register.

Trauma-Informed Yoga Training

Co-facilitated with Caroline Owen, BA, E-RYT500
Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre, Midland, ON
November 19-22, 2016
To Register: traumainformedyoga.ca/midland-2016-2017/

Natural Rhythms Outdoor Experimental Group

Natural Rhythms Outdoor Experiential Group

On the Grounds of Ignatius Jesuit Centre
Wednesdays October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016
To register, contact angela@embodiedhealing.ca

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Trauma-Informed Mindfulness: Somatic Skills for Present Moment Body Awareness

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Webinar Series
Hosted by Yorkville University
August 31, 2016

Empowered Boundaries

Orchard Park Office Centre - Ignatius College
5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph, ON
Room 236 through yellow East Entrance doors
August 18-19, 2016, 9am-4pm
Flyer: Empowered-Boundaries-The-Refuge-2016-Workshop.pdf

Natural Rhythms Outdoor Experimental Group

Natural Rhythms Outdoor Experiential Group

Independent initiative by Angela Herzog, MA, RP, CCC
Wednesdays August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2016
To register, contact angela@embodiedhealing.ca

Trauma-Specific Competencies

The Family Centre, Gymnasium (café side)
65 Hanson Avenue, Kitchener, ON
1st Offering: May 16-17, 2016 9am to 4pm
2nd Offering: June 20-21, 2016 9am to 4pm
Flyer: Trauma-Competencies-TSI-Training-2016-Flyer.pdf

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Trauma-Informed Mindfulness: Understanding Procedural Memory and Activation in Meditative Practice

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Webinar Series
Hosted by Yorkville University
June 15, 2016

Natural Rhythms Outdoor Experiential Group

Independent initiative by Angela Herzog, MA, RP, CCC
Wednesdays June 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016
To register, contact angela@embodiedhealing.ca

Nature-a-Day Free Challenge

Registration includes supportive coaching
Independent initiative by Angela Herzog, MA, RP, CCC
30 minutes outdoors for 30 days - June 2016
For more information, contact angela@embodiedhealing.ca

Trauma-Informed Yoga Training

Co-facilitated with Caroline Owen, BA, RYT-500
Calgary, AB
April 7-10, 2016
Flyer: Trauma-Informed-Yoga-Training-Calgary-2016-Flyer.pdf

Somatics and Attachment: Bringing the Body into Couples Therapy

Guest speaker for the "Therapy Interventions for Trauma, Abuse and Violence" course
Certificate Program in Couple and Family Therapy Studies
University of Guelph
March 5, 2016 (2 hours)

Client Services

DBT-Based Skills Course

The Refuge in Guelph, Ontario
February 21 – April 17, 2016
Sundays 1-3pm
Flyer: DBT-Skills-Course-Feb-April-2016.pdf
To Register: call 226-203-0908 e-mail: wisemindtherapy@outlook.com

Trauma and the Body: Somatic Principles for Self-Regulation

St. Leonard's 2016 Mental Health and Addictions Forum: "Breaking the Silence of Trauma"
Brantford, ON
February 19, 2016
Agenda: 6th Annual Forum-Agenda
Biographies: 2016 Forum Workshop Descriptions and Biographies
Registration Form: 6th Annual Forum-Registration Form

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Training Retreat

Co-facilitated with Caroline Owen, BA, RYT-500
Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre, Wyebridge, ON
October 22-25, 2015
To register, click here: www.wavelengthsyoga.com/trauma.html

Healing with Horses Workshop Series

Rockwood, ON
May 2-3, 2015: Mindful Presence
July 18-19: Attuned Relationships
September 19-20: Empowered Boundaries

Somatic Therapies: Working with the Body to Heal Trauma and Chronic Stress

Hosted by Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (3 hours)
August 7, 2015
To register, visit attch.org

2015 Mindfulness Training: A Novel Approach to Intervention in Aboriginal Communities Experiencing Trauma

(facilitating workshops on day 1)
Travelodge Hotel Vancouver Airport
Richmond, BC
June 17-18, 2015

Foundations of Trauma and Attachment: Theory and Self-Regulation Skills for Educators Working with First Nations Children and Youth

In-service training for Cree School Board
Val d'Or, Quebec
May 25-28, 2015

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga (Full-Day Pre-Conference Event)

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Annual national conference
May 19, 2015

Trauma Lifeline Training: Trauma-informed somatic skills for crisis and distress line workers to support safety, stabilization and self-regulation

In-service training pilot, Distress Centre
Niagara, Thorold, ON
December 3-4, 2014; Jan 2-3 & February 27-28, 2015

Reducing the Risks of Abstinence Through Emotional Regulation

St. Leonard’s Addictions and Mental Health 5th Annual Forum
Brantford, ON
February 20, 2015

Trauma-Informed Safety and Stabilization

In-service training for addictions services team, House of Friendship
Kitchener, ON
January 13-14, 2015

Somatic Experiencing™ Training Assistant

Intermediate level modules (3 modules of 4 days), Montreal, QC, 2014-2015
Beginning level modules (3 modules of 4 days), Montreal, QC, 2013-2014

Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training for Yoga Teachers

Sukha Yoga Centre
42 Wyndham Street North Unit 101C
Downtown Guelph
Sat Oct 18, 2014 12-6 pm & Sun Oct 19, 2014 9 am-5 pm

Connection: Deepen Your Relationship with Yourself and Others Through the Wisdom of the Horse

Rockwood, ON
October 3-5, 2014

Trauma-Informed Foster Parenting (day 1)

Satori Homes Inc.
Guelph, ON
July 24, 2014 from 9am-5pm

Walking the Edge of the Thin Blue Line: Managing the Effects of Frontline Work

Wellington County OPP
Fergus, ON
May 27, 2014 from 11am-2pm

Trauma-Informed Yoga Training for Yoga Teachers

Wavelengths Yoga Studio
2351 County Road 45, Norwood, ON
(Peterborough area)
April 5-6, 2014 from 9am-5pm
To register: (705) 639-8937 or www.wavelengthsyoga.com

Trauma-Informed Principles

Riverslea Conference Centre
In-service for Homewood staff only
March 31, 2014 from 12:30-4:30pm
To register: Contact Patti Duguid at dugupatr@homewood.org or (519) 824-1010 ext. 2369

Harm Reduction Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Harm Reduction Forum 2014:
Our Stories - Women and Harm Reduction
Cavalry Baptist Church, Guelph, ON
March 20, 2014 from 1:00-2:30pm
Hosted by the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy

Working with Trauma: The Neuroscience Behind Self-Regulation and How to Be More Effective With Clients

Aboyne Hall, Fergus, ON
December 11, 2013 from 12pm - 4pm
Sponsored by Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy, Guelph Community Health Centre, Upper Grand Family Health Team and CMHA Waterloo Wellington Dufferin

Working with Trauma: The Neuroscience Behind Self-Regulation and How to Be More Effective With Clients

Guelph CHC, Guelph, ON
December 4, 2013 from 9am - 1pm
Sponsored by Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy, Guelph Community Health Centre, Upper Grand Family Health Team and CMHA Waterloo Wellington Dufferin

The Psychophysiology of Self-Regulation: Skills for Therapists to Stabilize Trauma and Emotional Overwhelm in our Clients and Ourselves

The Albert on Bay Hotel, Ottawa, ON
November 18, 2013 from 8:30am - 4pm
Hosted by CAST Canada

Lunch and Learn: The Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice

Guelph CHC, Guelph, ON
September 17, 2013 from 10:30am - noon

The Psychophysiology of Self-Regulation: Skills for Therapists to Stabilize Trauma and Emotional Overwhelm in our Clients and Ourselves

The Waterfront Hotel, Burlington, ON
August 16, 2013 from 8:30am - 4pm
Hosted by CAST Canada

Lunch and Learn: Somatic Therapy and How Overwhelming Experiences Impact the Nervous System and Brain

Guelph CHC, Guelph, ON
May 14, 2013 from noon - 1:30pm

BODYWORK: Exploring the Connection Between Trauma and the Body, and the Role of Somatic Therapies and Yoga in Supporting Safety and Stabilization

Co-facilitated with Caroline Owen, Wavelengths Yoga Studio
Grounding Trauma Conference, Alliston, ON
May 9, 2013 from 9am - 2:15pm
Hosted by CAST Canada

Trauma and the Body: 4 Key Somatic Skills to Support Self-Regulation in Our Clients and Ourselves

Best Western, Cambridge, ON
March 5, 2013 from 8:30am to 4pm
Hosted by CAST Canada

Trauma, the Body and Frontline Work: Presentation and Discussion Forum

The Delta Hotel, Kitchener, ON
January 14, 2013 from 8:30am - noon
Hosted by CAST Canada

Beyond Safety and Stabilization: Understanding the Body’s Response to Trauma to Foster Self-Regulation and Healing

Grounding Trauma Conference, Alliston, ON
May 10, 2012
Hosted by CAST Canada

Trauma-Informed Practice and Support Training

Co-facilitated with Barb Peck, MSW
2-day in-service training offered at various youth-serving agencies
Victoria, BC
2009
Hosted by the Victoria Women's Sexual Assault Centre

Looking at Mental Health & Addictions Through a Trauma Lens

Co-facilitated with Barb Peck, MSW
Trauma & Healing: Choice, Change and Empowerment Through Recovery Conference
Victoria, BC
2009


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