Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
DeafLEAD offers Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), an empirically validated clinical intervention for complex trauma and chronic, treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It was developed at the Trauma Center in Brookline, Massachusetts and can be used by people of all ages.
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TCTSY is a body-based therapy using traditional hatha style-yoga movements.
The language of the practice centers empowerment with invitation and choice and emphasizes the person’s relationship to their own body over any specific form or shape. Individuals can always choose for themselves if and how they want to participate.
What to Expect
TCTSY is offered as a therapy to DeafLEAD clients.
There is no cost for the program, and it is open to all victims of trauma and their families.
Participants are in charge of their own bodies during the practice, and are invited to choose which movements and forms or shapes are right for them during the session.
All practices are online, and no special equipment is required other than internet access and Video Phone or Zoom. You can practice while standing, sitting or lying down and make your space what it needs to be for you to be comfortable. Participant Cameras remain off during the practice to support autonomy and choice-making for each individual.
Meet the DeafLEAD Facilitators
Stephanie Taskel, MSW, TCTSY-F
Stephanie is an INFP-A, Green who loves outdoor adventures, cycling, plants, vegan food, dogs, and TV dramas.
Ashley Pappineau, MSW, TCTSY-F
Ashley is a an ENFP, Blue who loves cats, traveling the world, astrology, signs from the universe, being a foodie and local coffee shops!
Becky Beck, MSW, LCSW, TCTSY-F
Becky is an ENFJ-T, Blue/Gold who loves their girl, camping, swimming, everything LED lights, dancing, traveling, and TV/movies!
Practices for Providers
DeafLEAD also holds Practices for Providers.
This is a no-cost, drop-in, self-care practice open to all providers of direct services.
We hope providers can use these sessions as a place where some of the impact of the work they do is softened and they can take time for themselves.
Weekly Practice for Providers Schedule
Monday
Chair Practice
10:15AM – 10:45AM CST
Wednesday
Chair and Standing Practice
9:15AM – 9:45AM CST
Thursday
Mat Practice
4:15PM – 4:45PM CST
If you would like to join a session, please email stephanie.taksel@deaflead.com for the Zoom link. Anyone interested in learning more about TCTSY can contact DeafLEAD about scheduling a presentation with our instructors.