Our I Am Safe training on June 25 was an inspiring and energizing community event, rooted in advancing public mental health advocacy and activism—both professionally and personally. Grounded in neuroscience, the I Am Safe framework for self-regulation and practical mind-body coping skills set the tone for an engaging and collaborative day.
This full-day experience provided ongoing conversation around the science of the mind-body connection with opportunities to move and practice the strategies throughout. One participant shared, “I usually blank out—and today I was all in. That never happens.”
Introducing the seven I Am Safe trauma-responsive teaching tips—including Tip 1: Seeing and Accepting Participants Just as They Are—was described as “welcoming, engaging, and informative,” and offered “relevant information to bring back right away.” The collective learning not only supported each participant’s growth, but also deeply enriched the day for us as facilitators.
Additional insights from participants affirm how “we all benefit when we integrate simple mind-body practices into our personal and professional lives.”
Available for all ages
“It provided me with relevant information that I’m able to bring back to staff at my workplace to implement in various programs like case management, ECFE, and after school youth programming. I LOVED that it was relevant for ALL ages because I serve infants to elders.”
Accessible, practical approach to self-care
“It is important to learn some tools for mind-body regulation and the why of how they work so that you can get buy-in and build self-efficacy with clients.”
Science-backed strategies–for students, clients, and staff
“It felt validating to know that there is science behind the things I’m already using.”
Inclusive and accessible for all abilities
“This training equips people of all ages and abilities to learn and practice practical self-regulation skills. An essential life skill many of us were not taught growing up. Take this information – share it with those in all your different circles!”
If supporting your own health and wellness and being a public mental health advocate/activist is appealing to you, stay tuned for our next I Am Safe training September 2025. In the meantime, if you are interested in a free Lunch and Learn for your staff, email chrissy@move-mindfully.com. You can also buy a copy of I Am Safe: Trauma-Responsive Practices in Crisis Mental Health, which is the basis of this training, by using the button below: