Trauma Resource Institute Launches Disaster Recovery Workshops In Altadena

Disaster survivors in Altadena can learn stress-reduction techniques at free workshops starting today at Alta Design Works. The Trauma Resource Institute and Altadena Coalition offer the sessions to help residents cope with trauma from natural disasters.

“The workshop teaches simple, science-based skills to help communities recover after natural disasters,” organizers said. The program “gives survivors, families and responders practical tools to calm the nervous system, lower stress and support healing together.”

The workshops teach participants how to regulate their nervous systems, manage stress, and build community connections. Sessions include exercises for self-care and group conversations about recovery and preventing burnout.

Ten workshops run through December, with five in-person sessions at Alta Design Works, 409 East Woodbury Road, and five online. In-person sessions are today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., October 22 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., November 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., December 5 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and December 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online sessions are September 27 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., October 15 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., October 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 20 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and December 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

. All sessions are free and open to all people of all ages.

Alta Design Works and the Altadena Coalition sponsor the program.

Alta Design Works is located at 409 East Woodbury Road, Altadena. For more call (626) 765-9150 or visit www.traumaresourceinstitute.com.