Dr. Patricia Gerbarg's discusses how breathing can help with stress, emotions, and overall health, using research to connect breathing with better mental health and trauma recovery. Next, she teaches a method called Coherent Breathing, where participants learn to breathe in and out for equal counts, usually aiming for five breaths per minute. This practice helps create calmness, builds emotional strength, and enhances self-connection.
Read MoreIn 2023, The New York State Office of Mental Health made an award to Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) for the establishment of a Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center to advance the understanding of trauma, the use of trauma-informed principles, and the availability of trauma-informed care throughout the state.
Read More14 years ago STWS partnered with Dr. Richard Brown & and Patricia Gerbarg in offering their Breath-Body-Mind courses. Over 1700 people came to these workshops, including many NYC firefighters, veterans, as well as people affected by Hurricane Sandy in NYC and the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The BBM Foundation continues this work by funding scholarships to BBM courses.
Read MoreAs part of the Westchester Library System's ongoing work to support community resilience they introduced Breath-Body-Mind practices via a county-wide program called Westchester Breathes. Introductory workshops, training and practice sessions were offered to professionals from across service sectors. Ongoing practice sessions are made available free to the public through the support of WLS and member libraries. Looking ahead, they hope to work with school districts to engage staff and students with these calming, strengthening practices.
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