Reaching Past the Cycle of Trauma Film Series

Short Film on "Parenting Past the Cycle of Trauma"

'This is Me Now - Re-Opening the Door to Parenting' is a short film showing the basics for parenting past the cycle of trauma. All parents want to do the best for our children, but often we find ourselves reacting in ways we wish we hadn't... reacting like how others had parented us when we were young instead. Find out why the brain causes these reactions, how trauma affects this, and ways we can shift our behaviour so we can be there for our children and teenagers even when they make us upset. This film was made in collaboration with the Nuxalk Nation. Click here to find out more.

A Short Film on "Teaching Past the Cycle of Trauma"

The effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences [ACEs] can lead to changes in a child's brain and body systems that can make learning harder for a child, and behaviors challenging for an Educator. "The Window of Learning" is a short film showing trauma-based reactions of students, explaining what is happening in the brain and body with these reactions, and giving practical, easy-to-remember tools for responding to these reactions. Click here for more information.

Short Film on "Healing Past the Cycle of Trauma"

Working effectively with patients and clients who are Trauma Survivors is often challenging for healthcare providers. Understanding the neurobiological effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Complex Trauma can help shift initially difficult interactions into opportunities for positive connection and change. The short film "Here/Hear to Heal: Building Foundations of Resiliency through Trauma-Informed Care Essentials" models ways to safely shift the difficult clinical encounter within a healthcare setting. Click here for more information.