Training
My goal in every training is to help participants understand what trauma is, what trauma does and how we can help each other heal. Additionally, because I have a PhD in Neuroscience—I seek to help people understand the link between the brain and the rest of all that we are (body, behaviors, thoughts, beliefs). Understanding to some small degree how the brain responds to trauma makes clear many of the most difficult, complicated symptoms and aspects of trauma.
Understanding builds compassion and also directs us towards techniques that can help reduce the powerful impact of trauma.
Common Training Topics
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Trauma Basics—Causes, Effects, Healthy Responses
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Personal and Community Resilience
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Trauma and the Brain
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Trauma, Grief, and the Brain
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Trauma, Shame, and the Brain
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The Window of Tolerance
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Arts and Body Based Responses to Trauma
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Specific Effects of Different Kinds of Trauma
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Vicarious Trauma & Resilient Work Spaces
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Normal Attachment, the Brain, and the Effects of Early Trauma
What Participants are Saying
“Great resources, terrific tools, fascinating subjected presented in a clear, understandable, and actionable way! Joy was wonderful!”
“So good. Joy’s own vulnerability and life experiences made everything she said believable, helpful, and authentic.”
“Applying what we have learned so far in a practical manner was so worth it! Thanks so much – was fantastic! A real highlight on my journey to become a Stephens Minister.”
“Excellent presenter! Learned so much. Appreciated her connection to Christ!”
Dr. Kreider teaching education majors at EMU about the Brain's ability to Sense Safety and Danger, and how the brain is changed by trauma.