3-Day Mindfulness Retreat by Dr David Treleaven

Applicants Using SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

• First check your SkillsFuture Credit balance ($4K Mid-Career cannot be used here).
• Select ONLY the $20 'Apply to use' Ticket. This non-refundable, non-transferable amount excludes payment of the course fee.
• You are required to submit your SFC claim within 60 days till 3 days before the course start date. Download your Eventbrite ticket using your Eventbrite account. Details at https://www.eventbrite.sg/help/en-sg/articles/319355/where-are-my-tickets/
• Email your Approved SkillsFuture Claim ID & Full Name to info@brahmcentre.com.
• Your place is confirmed after your SFC claim is approved.
• If you cancel your Skillsfuture claim before the start date, Brahm Centre reserves the rights to impose a penalty fee for course withdrawal.

Trauma-sensitive mindfulness is designed to help individuals work skillfully with themselves and others, particularly in the context of trauma and its effects on the mind and body. This retreat will focus on expanding participants’ window of tolerance through techniques aimed at nervous system regulation and embodiment practices. By exploring these skills, participants will increase their resilience and ability to navigate challenging emotional states, fostering a deeper sense of safety and connection within themselves and with others.

Full Course Fee: $480

Subsidised Fee for Singapore Citizen 50 yr old & above: $240 per person (Not eligible for SkillsFuture Credit).

Key Areas of Focus:

• Mindful Embodied Centering Practices: Engage in grounding techniques that promote awareness of your body and present moment experience, enhancing your ability to stay centered and regulated.
• Anchors of Attention: Learn to use internal (e.g., breath, sensations) and external (e.g., supportive figures, environment) anchors to cultivate focus and a sense of safety.
• Embodied Feelings of Choice and Agency: Tap into your sense of agency and choice, essential for creating safety and fostering resilience in yourself and your interactions with others.
• Understanding and Expanding the Window of Tolerance: Delve into the concept of the window of tolerance, recognizing your personal thresholds and developing strategies to expand them through practical exercises.
• Nervous System Regulation Techniques: Engage in various embodiment practices aimed at promoting nervous system balance, resilience, and self-regulation.
• Creating Safety in Relationships: Explore the dynamics of safety in relationships and practice mindful interaction techniques that allow for deeper connection while remaining grounded.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of trauma-sensitive mindfulness and its relevance in diverse contexts.
• Acquire practical skills to effectively navigate your own emotional landscape and assist others in their healing journeys.
• Learn to identify and expand your window of tolerance, increasing your resilience and capacity to cope with stress.
• Gain tools for nervous system regulation that can be immediately applied in personal and professional settings.
• Foster a deeper sense of connection and safety in interpersonal relationships, enhancing your ability to support others.

Who Should Attend:

Mindfulness practitioners, therapists, educators, and anyone interested in integrating trauma-sensitive approaches into their work. Also individuals who are seeking personal growth and greater resilience in navigating trauma-related challenges.

Join us for this transformative retreat, where you’ll leave equipped with essential skills to navigate trauma with mindfulness and foster healing environments. By the end of the retreat, you’ll have the tools and insights needed to enhance your personal practice and better support those you work with.

PROGRAM

• 9am Morning Session 1
• 10:30am Mid-Morning Break
• 11am Morning Session 2
• 12:30pm Lunch (vegetarian bento provided)
• 2pm Afternoon Session 1
• 3:30pm Afternoon Break
• 4pm Afternoon Session 2
• 6pm Close

VENUE: Centre for Healthcare Innovation (Level 2, Hall 1), 18 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, S308443

Please bring: Yoga mat, water bottle, jacket to keep warm.

Notes:

• Please note that payments for courses are non-refundable.

• There are no make-up lessons if you miss any session.

• If you miss the first session, you are allowed to proceed with the course. However, the trainer is not obligated to do a recap during the second session.

• Brahm Centre reserves the right to replace a trainer, should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.

RETREAT LEADER

David Treleaven, PhD, is a trauma professional, educator and author, working at the intersection of mindfulness and trauma. He has published the acclaimed book Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness and founder of the Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM) Community—a group of practitioners committed to setting a standard of care through mindfulness-based practices, interventions, and programs.

David focuses on offering mindfulness providers with the knowledge and tools they require to meet the needs of those struggling with trauma. Through workshops, keynotes, podcasts, and online education, he is closely engaged with current empirical research to inform best practices.

His work has been adopted into multiple mindfulness teacher training programs around the world, including UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, and Bangor University’s MA in Mindfulness program in the UK.