The Water to the Wound: Dissolving and Transforming Trauma Narratives

This event is hosted by Tariki Trust. To participate, you will need to purchase your ticket through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-water-to-the-wound-dissolving-and-transforming-trauma-narratives-tickets-932404566157?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this three part workshop we will explore how concepts of trauma freeze us and restrict us, both collectively and personally. We ask the question: am I completely in agreement with being frozen? We explore if somewhere in how trauma is used to describe and contain us can be found cracks which invite in vegetal reimagining. Do you prune your vegetable plants to generate more branches? What can be found when we explore the abrasive tenderness of where trauma has impacted us? This is an overview of concepts of trauma, which move from dissolving narratives of disempowerment, into the teachings found in triggers, and finally through the flushing of the wound, with waters of myth and story. We will explore, among other myths, Medusa’s rape and transformation, and be guided by vegetal beings through invitations to take the work out into the land.

Please note that we do not record our online workshops. We kindly request that participants have their cameras switched on to engage with the series (where possible).

CPD Event: This event counts as Continuing Professional Development for counsellors, therapists and others in helping professions. We are happy to issue CPD certificates once you have attended the workshop. Simply message us through Eventbrite after the workshop/series is over and we will email your certificate.

About the Facilitators

Brigid Hopkins is an artist, four-time author and soul cartographer. Brigid is in a committed apprenticeship with Mother Earth, which led her to found Impermasculptures, a devotional practice of restoring health to hurting places through the creation of earth art in a variety of bioregions. She also supports emerging leaders individually and in guided group experiences through her coaching business. To learn more, visit: Theclaritypath.com

Harriet Sams is a prehistoric archaeologist, archaeotherapist, ancestral connector, yoga teacher, ritual celebrant and eco-Druid. Harriet has heard the voice of the land since young child, and became an archaeologist in order to connect deeply to the Earth. She has led a life fully immersed in Earth-based wisdom and eco-druidry, and, since many transformative, expansive experiences, has dedicated her work to holding space for those who also feel the call of the Earth. Harriet guides and facilitates authentic connection to the land, so that we can truly listen to the teachings of our ancestral past, and become ambassadors for Earth wisdom. She offers online workshops, yoga practice, eco-listening, mentoring, intuitive healing and celebrancy. She occasionally writes articles for magazines, book chapters and academic articles. Harriet holds an MA in European Civilisation and an MSc (post graduate) in Green Economy, and is a PhD researcher in Archaeotherapy at Bournemouth University. Her website is www.nwyfre-earth.co