Transforming Trauma Global Summit

SCHEDULE

DAY 1

Individual Healing, Post-Traumatic Growth, & Resilience Building

Peter Levine, PhD • Arielle Schwartz, PhD • Pedram Shojai, OMD • Ocean Robbins • Michaela Haas, PhD • Kien Vuu, MD • Elaine Miller-Karas, LCSW • Paul R. Scheele, PhD

Day One offers an exploration of individual healing and resilience, beginning with Peter Levine, PhD, who examines the role of embodied practices in transforming trauma and fostering a deeper sense of aliveness. Arielle Schwartz, PhD, then continues with an exploration of how posture, breath, and present-moment awareness can be pivotal in managing trauma symptoms, while Pedram Shojai, OMD, provides insight into the role of lifeforce energy (Chi) in healing and post-traumatic growth. Ocean Robbins delves into anti-inflammatory foods that reduce disease risks and promote healing. Michaela Haas, PhD, then explores the transformative power of storytelling in coping with trauma. Kien Vuu, MD, shares how lifestyle choices and conscious living can influence gene expression and enhance overall health. Elaine Miller-Karas, LCSW, introduces the concept of body literacy and how interoceptive awareness is powerful for healing trauma and the day culminates with Paul R. Scheele, PhD, who explains the practical applications of neuro-linguistic programming for navigating life's challenges.

DAY 2

Individual Healing, Post-Traumatic Growth, & Resilience Building

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau • Hal Elrod • Dawson Church, PhD • Elena Villanueva DC, MHHCP • Ameet Aggarwal, ND • Christopher Germer, PhD • Janina Fisher, PhD • Josh Goldberg

Day Two focuses on individual healing and transformation with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau highlighting the importance of teaching children and teenagers about emotional regulation for improved resilience. Hal Elrod then reveals how a simple morning routine can transform your mental, emotional, and physical well-being and Dawson Church, PhD, delves into the profound impact of trauma on emotional experiences, gene expression, and physical health. Elena Villanueva, DC, MHHCP, shares insight on the transformative potential of integrating emotional healing techniques for disease treatment. Ameet Aggarwal, ND, discusses the healing power of family constellation therapy in addressing hidden intergenerational traumas. Christopher Germer, PhD, emphasizes the critical role of self-compassion in trauma recovery and resilience building. Janina Fisher, PhD, offers strategies for overcoming the debilitating effects of shame. To end the day, Josh Goldberg provides methodologies to instill hope in high-stress professions.

DAY 3

Healing Trauma in Relationships for Post-Traumatic Growth & Relational Resilience

Rick Hanson, PhD • Sunny Strasburg, LMFT • Richard Schwartz, PhD • Gita Vaid, MD • Stephen Porges, PhD • Cassandra Vieten, PhD • Fatimah Finney, MA, LMHC • Isaac Eliaz, MD

Day Three explores relational healing and resilience, with Rick Hanson, PhD, initiating our journey by examining how building resilience relationally can prevent overwhelming trauma. Sunny Strasburg, LMFT, discusses the power of self-led activism as a pathway to post-traumatic growth. Richard Schwartz, PhD, follows with insights on transforming trauma into opportunity using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. Gita Vaid, MD, explains how Ketamine-Assisted Therapy can act as a catalyst for relational psychotherapy. Stephen Porges, PhD, delves into how polyvagal theory reshapes our understanding of trauma. Cassandra Vieten, PhD, then explores how traumatic events are catalysts for profound changes in consciousness and a more fulfilling life. Fatimah Finney, MA, LMHC, highlights the integration of IFS with intercultural competence. And lastly, Isaac Eliaz, MD, provides strategies for incorporating detoxification protocols to enhance relational resilience.

DAY 4

Healing Trauma in Relationships for Post-Traumatic Growth & Relational Resilience

Bessel van der Kolk, MD • Sonia Ricotti • Terry Real • DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio, MD • Ronald Siegel, PsyD • Diane Poole Heller, PhD • Alex Howard • Deb Dana, LCSW

Day Four explores relationships for post-traumatic growth and relational resilience. Bessel van der Kolk, MD, kicks off the day by offering insights into harnessing the healing power of human connection, vulnerability, and trust to rebuild relational safety. Sonia Ricotti, then teaches us how to shift our mindset from negativity to positivity and attract better outcomes. Terry Real explores the four types of trauma that can impact relationships. DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio, MD, discusses the profound influence of early family dynamics on adult relationships. Ronald Siegel, PsyD, explains the concept of "distress tolerance" and its crucial role in maintaining stability and compassion. Diane Poole Heller, PhD, provides insights into developing secure attachment later in life, despite disrupted childhood attachments. Alex Howard shares techniques to regulate the nervous system and manage stress more effectively, And finally, Deb Dana, LCSW, concludes the day by explaining how the nervous system operates through the concepts of neuroception, hierarchy, and co-regulation.

DAY 5

Healing Collective, Ancestral, & Systemic Trauma for Post-Traumatic Growth & Social Resilience

Thomas Hübl, PhD • Akilah Riley-Richardson, MSW, CCTP • James S. Gordon, MD • Tiokasin Ghosthorse • Paul Conti, MD • Amish Shah • Natureza Gabriel Kram

Day Five focuses on Collective Healing and transformation with Thomas Hübl, PhD, exploring the concept of collective trauma and its deep-seated impact on societal systems and structures. Akilah Riley-Richardson, MSW, CCTP, follows with the challenges and strategies for post-traumatic growth in the context of ongoing systemic oppression. James S. Gordon, MD, discusses the effect of early life trauma on health through epigenetic changes. Tiokasin Ghosthorse explains how Indigenous knowledge systems can integrate with modern scientific approaches for environmental stewardship and cultural survival, Paul Conti, MD, delves into the "Invisible Epidemic" and how addressing our feelings is crucial for post-trauma growth. Amish Shah then shares how ancient Ayurvedic knowledge can be applied to modern lifestyles and Natureza Gabriel Kram concludes the day by exploring the concept of connection phenomenology and its relevance to healing trauma through community.

DAY 6

Healing Collective, Ancestral & Systemic Trauma for Post-Traumatic Growth & Social Resilience

Rhonda Magee, JD • Fleet Maull, PhD • Rola Hallam, MD • Ilarion Merculieff • Jonathan Meenagh • Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq • Selma Quist-Møller

Day Six explores inherited and collective trauma for healing and growth with Rhonda Magee, JD, who enlightens us on how mindfulness can create personal transformation for social justice and collective healing. Fleet Maull, PhD, follows with insights on mindfulness and meditation in trauma recovery and resilience building. Rola Hallam, MD, expands on how personal healing journeys contribute to broader societal transformation. Ilarion Merculieff then explores the role of silence in healing. Jonathan Meenagh delves into his Inherited Trauma Release method. Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq imparts traditional spiritual wisdom from the Arctic, and to end the day, Selma Quist-Møller explores how social, global, and planetary justice is a form of post-traumatic growth-in-action.