Foster Care Training

Somatic movements are important for system-involved youth because they offer a trauma-informed approach that helps youth reconnect with their bodies and promote healing. Somatic movements aid in emotional regulation and stress management, empowering youth to identify, express, and regulate their emotions effectively. By developing body awareness, system-involved youth gain a sense of empowerment and make informed decisions regarding their well-being. Engaging in somatic movements also builds resilience, enhances coping skills, and provides a non-verbal mode of self-expression and communication for youth who may struggle with verbal expression. In this training Participants will be guided through a sequence of learning discussions to explore and understand somatic movements. Learning activities will include: lecture with concrete steps, demonstration of somatic movement strategies, self-reflection, storytelling of real life examples and participant question time.