Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practices for Children
"Think of trauma as an injury and meditation as an exercise. Sometimes, we need modifications to an exercise to build strength and heal.
That's trauma-sensitive mindfulness".
- David Treleaven
Trauma-informed mindfulness practices (also referred to as Trauma-sensitive mindfulness - TSM) give children power and choice.
Our mission is to make mindfulness inclusive for all nervous system states present. ​​
Given that safety is multi-dimensional, ranging from physical to emotional to social safety, at Kommodum Kids, our trauma-informed approaches prioritise respect for individual boundaries.
Trauma-informed mindfulness hinges more on the "how" it is implemented rather than the "what" it entails.
This is achieved through four primary components of "trauma-informed" teaching, with a particular
focus on consistently nurturing self-compassion as an integral resource:
The field of mindfulness and trauma is evolving, and various professionals contribute to this area.
David Treleaven is a writer, educator, and trauma professional who teaches people to offer mindfulness in a trauma-sensitive way and who greatly influences the Kommodum Kids approach to TSM.
For further reading about his approach, click here to access his website and resources.