Trauma-Informed Training for Individuals

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My Trauma-Informed Trainings are for anyone who wants to learn techniques for supporting and empowering people who have experienced trauma, particularly sexual assault survivors.

Through my Yoga Alliance certified trainings, you’ll learn how to use yoga-based techniques to create deep healing for survivors and care for yourself in the process.

My trainings draw students from around the world who want to learn yoga movement, mindfulness, and meditation techniques that help heal the impacts of sexual trauma.

In My Trauma-Informed Trainings,

  • *Teach trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and meditation

    *Teach yoga movement, mindfulness, and meditation techniques that help heal the impacts of sexual trauma

    *Teach survivors of sexual assault and abuse through the lenses of diversity, equity, and inclusion

    *Create healing spaces for survivors

  • *Trauma-informed yoga theory

    *Holistic impacts of sexual assault and abuse on survivors

    *The lived experiences of survivors, particularly women of color and women living in underserved communities

    *Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation techniques that heal the impacts of sexual trauma

    *Creating community for survivors

  • *Continuing Education credit from the Yoga Alliance

    *Extensive Teacher Guide that includes major themes of:

    • Teaching trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and meditation

    • Creating space for women to heal from sexual trauma

    • Teaching and leading through the lenses of diversity, equity, and inclusion

    • Caring for yourself as a teacher

    *Discussions and demo classes that highlight diverse teaching styles

    *Time to openly talk with survivors of sexual trauma about how yoga and meditation have supported their healing

    *Multiple opportunities for you to practice teaching in supportive small groups

    *Certificate of completion once you finish the training

Registration Now Open!

You’re invited to join my upcoming Trauma-Informed Training.

This training is fully online and includes 10 weeks of live sessions on the following Thursday evenings (7:00-9:30p ET):

  • April 3, 10, 17, 24

  • May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

  • June 5

Through this online training, you’ll learn in-depth practices for trauma-informed leadership and facilitation as well as how to create safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces for sexual assault survivors while taking care of yourself.

All trainings will be recorded in case you miss one.

Trauma-Informed Training Interest Form

You’re invited to fill in your information to receive periodic updates and announcements about my Trauma-Informed Trainings.

  • “Slowing down is really hard for me and I learned so much on how to do that in this training. I appreciated the detail and depth of the content. It was all so important. I learned so much more than expected. I loved all the teacher trainers and how they used the space. Every section of the guide was filled with so much useful content. I also appreciate the independent coursework questions that accompany the teacher guide. It's helping me process more of this training and make my learning more personal.”

    - Alex, Washington, D.C.

  • “The healing I have received from the Teacher Training has already begun to permeate my body and my life. I can see and feel its effects on the people around me and the ways I engage with the world. I will be unpacking and processing the known and unknown ways this Teacher Training has benefited me for years to come. I am grateful.”

    — Justine, Oakland, CA

  • “I liked that every part of the Teacher Training was invitational and we weren’t pushed beyond our comfort. I loved how warm and welcoming everyone was and how it was not just a place to learn but to heal as well.”

    — Elle, Washington, D.C.

  • “The training i received shifted how i approach my work by first allowing me to heal from my own sexual trauma. In doing so, i began to reflect on the lack of access to sexual trauma informed yoga in the Black community. I wanted to make these spaces SAFE to folks who are trying to own their pleasure and explore coming home to their bodies. The curriculum gave me tools to add to the classroom so that people feel safe in the room, in their bodies, and with me. The curriculum helped me learn how to take care of myself as a teacher who is healing WITH my class.”

    — Tiara, Atlanta, GA

  • “In three weekends of our Teacher Training we went from a group of strangers to a team. I was able to speak some of my insecurities and worries and the group held me. I think the most helpful aspect was that Halli modeled what it means to be a healthy and attentive teacher. It was clear that everyone’s contribution mattered and our mistakes were a part of the learning process. I experienced so much love from others in the Teacher Training.”

    — Amacy, Salt Lake City, UT

  • “In the Teacher Training, safe space was being created and safe space was being held.”

    — Stephanie, Atlanta, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t find the answers to your questions here, please feel free to connect with me.

Do I need to be a yoga teacher to take the training?

No. Everyone is welcome — social workers, therapists, yoga teachers, attorneys, etc. — no yoga or meditation experience necessary. We value coming together as a diverse community.

Does this course qualify for Continuing Education credits with the Yoga Alliance?

Yes, completion of our full Trauma-Informed Training will provide you with 35 hours of Continuing Education credits with the Yoga Alliance. At the end of our Trauma-Informed Training, we will provide instructions on how to submit your Continuing Education hours.

What if I can’t make every session?

I’m flexible and will work with your schedule. Please email me (halli@hallifaulkner.com) to talk about your specific needs.

What can I teach once the training is complete?

This training is for you to use however is most helpful for your work and/or your own healing. You may, for example, want to learn breathing techniques to help survivors in your social work practice, or yoga movement to help calm your own nervous system, or meditations to include in the yoga classes you teach. How you use this curriculum is completely up to you and we trust your judgement!

Is financial support available?

The ultimate goal of this Trauma-Informed Training is to share yoga-based tools to support their healing with as many survivors as possible. Because of this, I use a sliding scale payment model that empowers you to choose the payment amount that fits your needs.

The full price of this training is $750. If that doesn't work for you, you’re invited to choose one of the other amounts — $350, or $500 — that you feel comfortable with and that feels fair given your personal finances. I also offer payment plans and childcare stipends — please feel free to email for more info on that (halli@hallifaulkner.com).

Is the training open to everyone?

Yes. Everyone interested in working with survivors is welcome — social workers, therapists, yoga teachers, attorneys, etc. — no yoga or meditation experience necessary. We value coming together as a diverse community.

Are group discounts available?

Yes! I offer discounts for groups of two or more. Please email me (halli@hallifaulkner.com) for details.

What do I have to do in order to get a certificate of completion?

Join our 10 live sessions on Zoom and complete 10 hours of individual coursework. Your digital certificate of completion will be emailed to you one month after our training is complete.