The Science and Social Context of Trauma, Embodiment, & Resilience

The Science and Social Context of Trauma, Embodiment, & Resilience

Talk
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 19:00 to 20:30
Body
Spiritual
Wellbeing
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Bo Forbes, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist, yoga and mindfulness teacher, and innovator in mind-body medicine.
Description: 

In this dynamic talk, Bo will address the social context of trauma in relation to gender and race. She will explore key findings in affective neuroscience and the emerging science of embodiment.

Topics will include: new findings on the science of posttraumatic stress and their practical implications for psychotherapy practice, the five pillars of embodiment and how trauma affects each, the bodily archive of trauma, and embodiment as a healing methodology. 

About the speaker, Bo Forbes

Bo Forbes, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist, yoga and mindfulness teacher, and innovator in mind-body medicine. Her work integrates emerging research in science, psychology, and contemplative practice with decades of experience on the front lines of somatic education. She consults with professional sports teams, organizations, nonprofits, and schools worldwide, and is the founder of Embodied Awareness, an online education company.

She is engaged in ongoing multi-disciplinary collaborations that explore embodiment, contemplative practice, and social justice. Bo has written for numerous leading magazines, including the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and Yoga Journal. She is the author of Yoga for Emotional Balance: Simple Practices to Help Relieve Anxiety and Depression and a forthcoming book about embodiment (Tarcher/Penguin, 2022).

 
Timetable: 
19:00
Livestream commences
20:30
Online talk ends