Trauma Informed Outreach Training (NYU - New York City)

CoCo is proud to return to NYU this Fall for a 2nd offering in 2019!

This certification workshop, taught by Melissa Carter, CoCo Facilitator & NYU's Head of Mindfulness Education & Innovation, is for anyone who would like to provide outreach yoga programming at schools, shelters, rehab facilities, or through other non- profit organizations. Working with these populations require special skills and approaches so that you can connect with the participants.

This course will cover:
Diversity
Intro to trauma and how it is held in the body
4 types of students
Privilege & Access
Showing up and speaking authentically
Appropriate touch
Sequencing, lesson plans & practice teaching

The Connection Coalition (aka CoCo) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which offers programming throughout the country. As of 2019, CoCo has connected with over 17,000 kids and trained more than 3,200 volunteer teachers across the US! CoCo is always seeking emerging leaders in existing and new markets who share the desire to collaborate with youth organizations in order to bring access to yoga, meditation and mindfulness. Certified yoga teachers are welcome as well as yoga lovers who want to connect (yoga teacher certification is NOT required to join our team for volunteer programming)

SIGN UP: https://www.theconnectioncoalition.org/level-1-training-dates/nyc-sept-2019

Additional Questions? Please email CoCo's Trainings Manager, Jen@TheConnectionCoalition.org

WHEN:
SEPT. 13-15, 2019
Fri: 5:30-8:30p
Sat: 10a-7:30p (includes a lunch break)
Sun: 12-4p

WHERE:
New York University
238 Thompson Street Room #461 New York, NY 10012

All NYU guests should tap into the building, and all non-NYU guests need to buzz in and present a photo ID to our security guard.

Tuition - $349
Register by Aug 13th and get early bird rate of $329.

We gladly offer a Partner in Service Rate of $299 to Non-Profit Staff, School Teachers, Counselors & College Students with proof of valid employment upon online enrollment.

Please note, your welcome email & training manual will be sent to your provided email address 48 hours before the first day of training.

Location Details:
Friday Evening | Lululemon Soho (Upstairs Studio)
520 Broadway New York, NY 10012

Saturday & Sunday | NYU Global Center for Academic & Spiritual Life
238 Thompson Street, Room 461 New York, NY

All NYU guests should tap into the building, and all non-NYU guests need to buzz in and present a photo ID to the security guard.


Training Facilitator: Melissa Carter

Mel Carter is the Head of Mindfulness Education and Innovation for New York University. After a decade long career as a music business executive in a number of roles including Hip Hop management to digital marketing and sales for the number one music company in the world. Mel embarked on a spiritual journey that inspired transformations in both her career and daily life. For the last eight years, Mel has served as a meditation teacher, holistic, wellness and intuitive lifestyle coach. While Miami served as home base for the last three years, her private practice brought her to 16 different countries to facilitate online group programs, workshops, and seminars focused on intuitive intelligence and mindfulness. Her work in Miami was devoted to serving as a mindfulness consultant for various companies, colleges and C+ executives to identify gaps and needs within those cultures to foster stronger mindfulness foundations, tools and leadership.