TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIP AND THE ARTS HOW SCIENCE SAYS WE SHOULD SUPPORT AND HEAL TRAUMA

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1 TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIP AND THE ARTS HOW SCIENCE SAYS WE SHOULD SUPPORT AND HEAL TRAUMA

2 We change brain wiring when we have repeated experiences the chemicals that help us remember and absorb new experiences are also released in interactions

3 PSYCHOLOGY from a psychological perspective, we learn who we are and how to be in the world-schema. challenging these schema with new experiences, especially in the context of a new story about who we and others are, is how you change these early lessons.

4 SOCIAL Trauma changes our ability to view ourselves accurately, and it damages our ability to see the intentions of others accurately

5 THE BRAIN, THE BODY, THE MIND AND THE GROUP Trauma interventions need to: shift brain function calm the signals from the brain to the body and vice versa change the story of the self heal the relations between the individual and her community

6 VAN DER KOLK body work focuses on movement and rhythm for the individual, then pairs with another person for attunement, reciprocity and modulation then incorporates larger groupings and a circle for community

7 PERRY Experiences need to be rhythmic relevant repetitive respectful relational rewarding

8 HARVEY individuals can be helped to create a new story of self, a positive story based on character strengths

9 COZOLINO The elements of psychotherapy trusting relationship mild to moderate risk activating emotion while maintaining thinking co-construction of a new narrative

10 SAFE, CONNECTED AND IN CONTROL Safe (limbic system, vagus nerve) Connected (dopamine and serotonin) In Control (cortex on line; neurally integrated)

11 UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION Catches big T and little t trauma is non-invasive links to basic first aid training

12 FOCUSED ON DSPS the most prevalent relationships our individuals have increases feelings of competence teaches self-regulation skills applicable in all settings, not just work positively impacts job satisfaction, sense of purpose and morale

13 PUTTING THIS TOGETHER a relational foundation for all interactions is the doorway to these experiences

14 TRC IS THE PLATFORM AGENCIES CAN USE based in relationship informed by brain science (trauma, neuroplasticity, neural integration, e.g.) mindfulness and positive psychology at its core compatible with Gentle Teaching Person-Centered Planning

15 AT THE FOREFRONT OF TRAUMA SCIENCE: BRAIN BODY WORK For early trauma, chronic or complex trauma, brain/body work is at the forefront of therapeutic approaches Brain/body focus is also accessible for people who are mostly or completely non-verbal sometimes these two conditions occur simultaneously.

16 INTENSE PRESENCE: THE ARTS In some ways artists are trained for this kind of work better than therapists Artists have to be deeply aware of themselves and their interior states they have to be finely attuned to the movements and emotions of others create safe space for experimentation and failure can focus on process

17 ARTISTS CAN BE AT THE VANGUARD OF TEACHING INDIVIDUALS AND STAFF affective awareness self awareness emotions and cognition integrated in real time risk taking joy (reward) movement and expression narrative

18 KENYA: VAN DER KOLK, PERRY AND DANCE stories of individuals participating links to Perry and vdkolk a dancer s view of relating

19 DEMONSTRATION How did you feel before the warm-up? Scared, anxious, curious? How did you feel afterward? Whether you are a professional dancer, recreational dancer or never dance, the process is the same.

20 TRAUMA AND ART Art offers everyone a common ground to work, play and create.

21 VAN DER KOLK AND DANCE Dance aligns directly with van der kolk s suggestions for body work for trauma healing: it gives everyone the opportunity to work individually on body movement, awareness and rhythm. then when comfortable with self, individuals make a smoother transition to work with partners, then small groups and larger groups. examples: learning to partner in ballet, salsa, modern dance hand -to-hand connection (Pilobolus)

22 PERRY AND DANCE Dance aligns directly with Perry s work: relational Dance provides a safe physical and mental open space in which to work

23 Relevant dance is developmentally matched to the individual. It leads us to discover music and sounds that appeal to the tastes of the individual.

24 Repetitive and Rhythmic Dance is patterned (repetitive) and resonant with neural patterns (Rhythmic). Dance builds/rebuilds muscle memory through the use of physical and mental rhythms and repetition.

25 Respectful of the individual, family and culture Dance can be framed in culturally meaningful ways and allows us the opportunity to check in with ourselves.

26 Rewarding (pleasurable) Dance freely and instantly gives us a feeling of accomplishment. Usually there is a buildup of accomplishment and this is heightened by the end of the session

27 THREE STORIES Ray Muffy (including Manny and Sister) Ryan

28 ROSE-MARY CENTER IS A BELLWETHER most challenging population high demands placed on staff ready to do whatever works

29 SOURCES AND FURTHER READING Cozolino, J. The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy. W.W. Norton and Co Doige, N.The Brain That Changes Itself. James H Silberman Books, Harvey, K. Trauma-Informed Behavioral Interventions: What Works and What Doesn t. American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Herman, J. Trauma and Recovery. Basic Books, Perry, B. Applying Principles of Neurodevelopment to Clinical Work With Maltreated and Traumatized Children, from Working With Traumatized Youth In Child Welfare, chapter 3, Ed. N. Boyd, Guilford Press, Perry, B. Integrating Principles of Neurodevelopment into Clinical Practice. Presentation, Child Trauma Academy, 2011.

30 SOURCES AND FURTHER READING Seligman, M. Authentic Happiness. Simon and Schuster, Siegel, D. The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being. New York: Norton and Co., Sobsey, D. Violence and Abuse in the Lives of People with Disabilities: The End of Silent Acceptance? Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co,1994. van der Kolk, B. Trauma, Attachment and Neuroscience: New Therapeutic Treatments. Webcast, 12/2012. van der Kolk, B. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing Of Trauma. New York: Random House, 2014.

31 LARA PALAY, LISW-S This presentation was developed by Aldridge Palay and cannot be reproduced without permission. All rights reserved.