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How do we truly hold space for ourselves while holding space for others? Persistent stress and overwhelm in our daily life impact our bodies and our sense of boundary. It takes courage to explore our boundaries, compassion and practice to honour them. Grounded in the Polyvagal Theory, neurobiology and trauma-informed care, this session will begin with the fundamentals: a brief exploration of the contemporary science of our nervous system and an experience of tangible, research-informed somatic tools that can help reduce the impacts of stress, anxiety and overwhelm in our everyday work and life.

Intended audience: Public health nurses, supervisors, managers, family visitors from Ontario’s Healthy Babies Healthy Children, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Healthy Growth and Development programs. Health care professionals working with pregnant individuals/women or families may also be interested in attending.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the foundational concepts of the neurobiology of the nervous system, the organizing principles of Polyvagal Theory and how these shape individual experience.
• Explore accessible interoceptive awareness practices as beginning tools for establishing and maintaining embodied boundaries and reducing stress.
• Reflect on their own experience and identify, at minimum, one practical tool or skill to apply to their day-to-day public health practice.

Kristin Honey, BA, Embodied Nervous System Educator is a Movement, Nervous System and Grief Educator, a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner and a Certified Death Doula. She weaves together 30 years of meditation practice with decades of teaching Yoga, ELDOA, and somatic movement. Her work is further informed by her training in Somatic Experiencing®, a body-based approach which aims to include, understand and resolve trauma, stress and overwhelm that accumulate in our bodies. Kristin works with individuals, groups and has offered multiple teacher trainings, workshops and retreats. She also brings a depth of knowledge and experience in pelvic health and oncology.

The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or events@oahpp.ca.