Connecting back to Nature and Cyclical LivingIn this three-part series of blogs, as Neurodiverse Connection Development Lead I examine the complex entanglement of Neurodivergence and trauma, and the implications this has for the concept of “recovery”. In this first part, I explore how natural rhythms, such as the seasons, can illuminate an understanding of trauma and recovery. "Whatever our rhythms, connecting to nature shows us that just as the seasons turn and the trees bud, bloom, shed and rest, and the sun rises, shines, sets and disappears, and the moon waxes to fullness, and wanes to darkness, so do we need to find our unique rhythm, which is our best season and do our utmost to find out which environments echo that to support us be most regulated." Full blog here https://ndconnection.co.uk/blog/trauma-and-recovery-part-1 Connecting Back to EmbodimentIn this second part, I explore how connecting to the body can illuminate an understanding of trauma and recovery. "It is vital for recovery that all individuals reconnect with embodiment to make sense and find meaning and belonging in being alive in the body they have. This is especially important for Neurodivergent individuals and their regulation, who have unique and often amplified sensory and emotional processing differences. It is important to remind ourselves here that, as Nick Walker writes, the ‘mind is an embodied phenomenon’ and that Neurodivergence is a difference in embodiment. So, when I say that neurodiversity is the diversity among minds, I’m really saying that it’s the diversity among bodyminds’." Full blog https://ndconnection.co.uk/blog/trauma-and-recovery-part-2 Connecting back to CommunityIn this third and final part, I explore how connecting to community can play a part in recovery from trauma. "And here is the double (or triple) bind, in which we can find ourselves as Neurodivergent people. Within interpersonal relationships and community, we can experience a lack of connection and harm is a frequent occurrence for Neurodivergent individuals. This leads to trauma. Trauma leads to not feeling safe and difficulty trusting people, leading to a lack of connection. We need co-regulation and connection with others to heal from trauma, so we seek connection and community, but in doing some previous trauma is triggered or more trauma ensues and we are re-traumatised. Recovery is impeded. So, what can we do?" Full blog here https://ndconnection.co.uk/blog/trauma-and-recovery-part-3-community where I discuss what we can do & the importance of connecting to communities which are: * #Nervoussystem and #traumainformed * Focused on #culturalchange * Understand #intersectionality & are #antiracist Free webinar for all EducatorsWe would like to invite Headteachers, Deputy Head Teachers and Safeguarding Leads to a free online workshop:
Supporting Children and Young People Impacted by Trauma (from Domestic Abuse) hosted by Dr Ruth Smith, High Sheriff of North Yorkshire on Tuesday 5th November 10am – 3pm The aim of the session is to:
We will be joined by various speakers from a number of different organisations throughout the day. You will have the opportunity to hear from a wide range of speakers and there will be chance to ask questions. Speakers include:
Places are limited so please confirm your place as soon as possible: To reserve your place, please contact [email protected]
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