a deeper understanding of how trauma effects on the brain and body affect exercise

confidence to help your clients navigate the standard 'exercise is good for you’ advice

more understanding of the choices clients have for healing movement and what cross-stressor adaptation does for your client's resilience

more insight on why clients might avoid exercise or tell you it doesn’t make them feel better

general knowledge of how different types of exercise help regulate the nervous system

the importance of autonomy and how you can help your client advocate for themselves

an understanding of the toxic and abusive tactics  employed in some fitness realms

exploration of the importance of non-diet approaches for trauma clients

resources for helping your clients avoid emotional danger and find emotional safety within a fitness setting, even if they don't have a trainer

suggestions for therapy discussions that can arise out of fitness experiences

If you join us on day two, we'll cover the roots of female body image issues and the implications of the gender data gap that can feel re-traumatizing, plus how you can normalize so that your clients feel more compassion for themselves