June's Theme – Surviving Sexual Violence: How Trauma is Stored in the Body
Experts believe that trauma impacts your brain and body causing your nervous system to stay on “high alert,” always ready to face the next threat. This activates the body whenever a situation reminds the person of the traumatic event(s). Many people continue to feel the effects of trauma — known as post-traumatic stress — for years after the traumatic event. Trauma may show up in the body as feeling easily overwhelmed feeling and “on edge.
June 6 - Boundary Setting
June 13 - Overcoming Resistance & Pain
Materials to bring: Notebook/Journal, glue, crayons/pastels, markers, pen, scissors, and/or magazine images to create what is uniquely yours!
Funded by The Regional Municipality of York Region
