EVENTS
Understanding Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care is Essential
Over 90% of people will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, with symptoms that express themselves through physical pain, illness, and emotional discomfort. Based on these statistics, it is likely that most people you interact with have experienced trauma. Studies have shown that people experience a significant reduction in symptoms when they feel nurtured, heard, and comforted. We build a connection of trust and create an environment of safety and empowerment by including trauma-informed care in our professional and personal spaces.
Trauma-informed care acknowledges the prevalence of trauma, the factors that impact it, and the subjective nature of each person’s unique experience. This class will cover how we can provide support for individuals while taking measures to prevent re-traumatization.
Goals for this Class:
- Provide education and resources
- Encourage a shift in perspective to minimize re-traumatization
- Encourage a shift in policy and practice
- Provide useful tools and resources for individuals and groups
This Class Includes:
- Information about the prevalence of trauma
- Information about the need for standards of practice
- Description of the signs and symptoms of a trauma response
- Discussion about what a trauma response is
- Guidance for understanding how to recognize signs of dysregulation
- Discussion about the principles of trauma-informed care
- A set of simple steps that you can take to be more trauma-conscious
- Guidelines for how to implement trauma-informed techniques in your personal and professional practice.
This class is open to anyone. Whether you are a leader or a participant in a group or work environment, this class will assist you in recognizing trauma and responding appropriately to ensure that individuals feel seen and heard in a safe and nuturing space.
Note that this class will be replacing Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care. This class will contain new and updated information and practices.
We have 3 full and 3 partial scholarships available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are interested, email Izzy@transformationreiki.com to request a scholarship.
This is an Online Class. Please make sure to check your email. It will include a link, giving you access to the webinar.
Somatic Meditation Group
For Nervous System Support
A support group working with somatic meditation and body-based practices to regulate your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and relieve symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. These practices blend somatic practices with meditations from the Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method.
Somatic Therapy is the study of the relationship between the mind and body in regards to the psychological past. The theory here is that our bodies hold on to past trauma, and that trauma symptoms are due to instability in the nervous system as we separate from ourselves, our bodies, our emotions, and from the world at large. By treating the energy of the trauma through meditative practice, we can start to safely reconnect and heal.
When trauma happens, your nervous system goes into protection mode, sometimes staying there long after the danger has passed. Healing means helping your nervous system recognize what safety feels like. In this group, you will learn somatic practices for supporting the nervous system so you can release some of those protective patterns and care for the parts of you that carry your story.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Psychoeducation - Learn about trauma, the nervous system, and how healing happens in the body
- Self-regulation tools - Develop skills to consciously regulate your nervous system and build resilience
- Somatic practices - Explore sensations and messages the body is holding to gain deeper self-awareness and metabolize unresolved trauma
- Meditation and inner work - Practice self-study for inward reflection, compassion, and inner peace
Additional Information:
- This group is limited to 10 participants
- Sessions will be held on Wednedays from 7 PM - 8:30 PM CST
- Group Dates: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15
- We have 1 full and 1 partial scholarships available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are interested, email Izzy@transformationreiki.com to request a scholarship.
Class Fee and Payment Information:
- There is a $50 deposit to reserve your space in the course
- The class fee is $300 in total
- After making your deposit, you will receive an email with payment links to either pay the remaining balance in full ($250), or in 5 weekly payments of $50
Reiki Intensive Training Course
BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION WITH REIKI
April 11, 2026 – December 5th, 2026
Hosted by Izzy Swanson and Courtney Ely
Learn a trauma-informed method of Reiki healing designed to help you build a strong and safe personal practice.
In this intimate, hands-on, intensive training course, you will learn to develop your unique healing gift by understanding how Reiki works within your body. You will learn to work with your own intuitive guidance to safely and responsibly engage with the energy of others, and you will learn how to communicate with the spirit world and the land we live on. You will also understand the fundamentals of Reiki practice and receive Reiki attunements up to the Master level. This course is open to any person who is interested in learning about Reiki and how to safely interact with the energy of others. More details about what is included in the course can be found at the link below.
Learn More About Our Reiki Training Course
Equity Pricing
We truly believe that Reiki is for everyone. Our goal is to make this class sustainable and accessible. The fee for this course is based on a tiered payment scale to make it more equitable. This allows us to offer scholarships and apprenticeship programs to those who need them. This also covers the necessary expenses for providing the course and compensation for our teachers. Please choose the higher payment tier if you are able to. Please choose the payment plan option you would like to sign up for when you register for the class and make your deposit. Payment plan links will be included in your confirmation email.
The fee for the Reiki Intensive Training Course ranges from $1750 - $2,225. All non-scholarship students must submit a non-refundable deposit of $150 for each course segment by April 1st, 2026. We have a cancellation policy that each student must agree to upon enrollment in the course. This helps us maintain the sustainability of the course and the ability to provide scholarships and apprenticeship programs. You can view the cancellation policy HERE. Payment plans are available and a link will be provided along with additional information in a confirmation email upon enrollment in the course.
Payment Tiers:
Tier 1: $2225 total - $150 non-refundable deposit - $230 monthly payment
Tier 2: $1900 total - $150 non-refundable deposit - $195 monthly payment
Tier 3: $1750 total - $150 non-refundable deposit - $178 monthly payment
Scholarship Opportunities:
Full Scholarship
We will be offering a work-study scholarship for the course. Required duties will include helping to set up and clean up before and after class. If you are interested, send your request to Izzy@transformationreiki.com by March 15th, 2026 including a description of why you are interested in taking the course.
Partial Scholarship
This Scholarship will require a $75.00 deposit and a monthly payment of $100 a month. If you are interested, send your request to Izzy@transformationreiki.com by March 15th, 2026 including a description of why you are interested in taking the course.
We do prioritize scholarships based on financial need and for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks. Scholarships will be awarded by April 1st, 2026.
Please email Izzy@transformationreiki.com for additional information or questions concerning payment options.
Scheduled Class Dates and Registration
We are committed to teaching this course in the spirit of traditional Japanese Reiki. Each segment of the course is aligned with the Reiki levels initially taught by Master Usui.
Shoden Cycle (Corresponds to Western Reiki Level 1)
April 11th – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Energetic Safety: Grounding, Shielding, Boundaries, and Cleansing
May 9th – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
History and Components of Reiki Practice, Scanning, and 1st Attunement
June 6th – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Hara Strengthening, Energetic Anatomy, Nervous System Reset, and 2nd Attunement
Okuden Cycle (Corresponds to Western Reiki Level 2)
July 11th – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Distance Healing, Symbols, Hand Placements, Demonstration, and Hands-On Practice
August 8th – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Hatsurei-Ho Meditation, Cycles of Energy, and Hands-On Practice
September 5th – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Trauma-informed Care and Practices, Advanced Techniques, and Hands-On Practice.
Shinpiden Cycle (Corresponds to Western Reiki Level 3)
October 3rd – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Waka Poems, Additional Symbols, 3rd Attunement, and Hands-On Practice
November 7th– 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Cycles Homework, 4th Attunement, and Hands-On Practice
December 5th – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Giving Attunements, Reiki and Professional Practice, and Hands-On Practice
Reiki Scholarship Fund
Everyone deserves an opportunity to learn the practice of Reiki and to access the gifts of Reiki healing. At Transformation Reiki, we try to provide as many opportunities as possible for people to join our classes and receive services. We currently offer one full and one partial scholarship per year for our Reiki Training Course. We also offer tiered payment plan options. We aim to expand these offerings to add one full scholarship a year and two free Reiki sessions a month. You can find more details about the Reiki Scholarship Fund HERE. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted and deeply appreciated.
Please Make Your Donation HERE!