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Bridges for Women Society is a gusty, innovating non-profit inspiring women impacted by violence, abuse and trauma to reclaim their lives and build economic security for themselves and their family.
Through healing, education and employment services, women end the cycles of violence, isolation and poverty.
Hope you enjoyed the stream, take a look at what we have from the event!
WATCH THE REPLAYThe Understanding the Impacts of Trauma and Caring for Ourselves event is an opportunity to improve your understanding of trauma, approaches to working with people we care about, while supporting our own efficacy and wellness. This event is for frontline workers, social workers, professionals, employers, students and generally interested individuals looking to increase their knowledge on trauma and trauma-informed practice.
This event will explore the following topics and philosophies:
> What is trauma & trauma-informed practice
> The Vagus nerve and trauma responses in the brain
> The 3 stages of trauma care and treatment
> The impacts of trauma and abuse
> Self-care and nervous system regulation for practitioners in highly activating situations
> Learning skills for grounding trauma responses
Presenters include the gutsy, talented, heart-centered staff at Bridges for Women Society
JOIN US ONLINE FOR THE WHOLE CONVERSATION!
We’re very excited to share that this event is being made available LIVE online so that you can join us from wherever you may be! These days most of us have big full lives, and are dealing with various commitments around family, time, money and work. Digitally, you’ll have the speakers, conversation & community – all from the comfort of your own home.
LISTEN. ANSWER. ASK. CONNECT!
You’re not watching – you’re PARTICIPATING! Through our easy online webinar system, you can engage with other viewers, participate in polls & discussions, and even ask questions during question periods. You certainly CAN choose to just sit back and watch & listen, if you like – your active participation isn’t an expectation, but it IS an opportunity.
1 MONTH TO REVIEW AS NEEDED!
No need to stress – you’ll have 30 days after the event to review the whole broadcast – go over parts you missed, look closer at slides or materials, hear that big mind-bomb again and again… and have every opportunity to deepen the integration of this offering.
NO FANCY TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED
There’s nothing to install, nothing to download, nothing to figure out. Here’s what you need to participate and have a great viewing experience!
> a modern & up-to-date browser (we recommend Chrome or Firefox)
> a reliable internet connection (hardwired is better than wifi)
> earbuds, headphones or good computer speakers
THE 2020 VISION PROJECT
20 local non-profits. 20 broadcasts. 20 months. 1 gift.
2020 Vision is a project designed to amplify & forward the deep work being done by the non-profit & charities right here in our hometown of Victoria.
We’re gifting 20 live broadcast events, over 20 months, to 20 local community-based organizations in order to help them reach more people, scale their message, capture some beautiful video, host an event, and build an expanded awareness of the cause they champion! 2020 Vision is our way of saying THANK YOU for all that you’re doing to make the world a more beautiful, just, compassionate, balanced and sustainable world.
To learn more about the 2020 Vision project and see the other events that our local grant recipients have and are producing, click here!
Sunset Labs is an intimate waterfront multi-purpose venue located downtown Victoria, Canada. This beautiful, high-tech venue hosts live broadcasts, meetings & workshops, dance nights, film screenings, live rock shows, fashion events, book fairs and everything else the community comes up with. For more information, please visit our website.
The Stream of Consciousness 2020 Vision grant program is generously supported by the following local companies. Do please explore their works!:
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