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MA, LMFT
Joya DCruz
Christopher S. Furlong, CPP
Director of Security and Safety,
Cranbrook Educational Community
Michigan, USA
I found Joya’s training to be both eye-opening and highly relevant to the law enforcement profession. The training provided a greater understanding of how stress and trauma can affect individuals differently, how those responses may present themselves in the field, and, most importantly, practical techniques that can be used in the moment to help manage those responses.
One of my biggest takeaways was understanding that individuals can be wired to respond to stress and trauma differently, and that those responses are not necessarily a reflection of an officer’s overall ability or capability. Understanding your own response, as well as recognizing how your partners may respond, can help officers better support one another, adapt in stressful situations, and respond more effectively when it matters most.
In the end, I walked away feeling more informed and capable yet wishing I would have learned this years ago!
Taylor Field Quiroga, MA
Sociology Ph.D. Student and NSF Graduate Research Fellow in U of Michigan
At the start, I could recognize what my triggers were and that they were being triggered. Next steps for how to deal with or move through that experience felt out of reach.
Joya helped me listen to my body, quiet my mind, and separate the influence of past trauma from a recent triggering interaction with a loved one. I left the conversation feeling calm and confident in what I needed to do next to take care of myself and work on my relationship.
A situation that felt horrible and overwhelming became an opportunity to heal, grow, and be more confident and thoughtful in advocating for myself.
Working with Joya feels a lot like realizing you and your body actually had the answers all along. Thanks, Joya!
Monique Touw
The Netherlands
Firstly: If you’re not ready to do the work, this isn’t for you.
I trusted Joya and did my best to fully engage in the process — and that made all the difference.
It was easy to open up and learn skills, I appreciated the materials she gave us which I could work through at my own pace.
Even though English isn’t my first language, Joya understood me deeply.
I felt safe, supported, and in charge of my own healing.
Dr. Papadimitrou
Professor,
Oakland University
Michigan, USA
When I joined the training, the experience of triggers confused me. Sometimes I knew what caused them, and sometimes they came on without any apparent reason. I also experienced low-level stress from the demands of daily life, combined with frustrations and fears regarding our current political climate. I joined the training to create more ease in mind and body.
During the training I learned how to use triggers to my benefit! I now understand what triggers me and respond in ways that are empowering and healing. Triggers may at first feel uncomfortable, but they can also be a source of healing.
I now have far fewer triggers. When they do occur, I'm able to quickly reach a place of inner grounding, spaciousness, and ease. Equally important, this program has enabled me to grow closer to my partner. Learning to deal with my triggers in a self-compassionate way has created greater closeness and mutual understanding.
Joya is a gifted mentor. She teaches with great wisdom and compassion. I fully and whole heartedly recommend this program to anyone who wants to create greater peace of mind and ease in their life.
Judy Ravin
President and Co-Founder,
Accents International
Michigan, USA
Through the training I now understand what triggers me and I can respond in ways that are empowering and healing. I have far fewer triggers.
When they do occur, I'm able to quickly reach a place of inner grounding, spaciousness, and ease. Equally important, this program has enabled me to grow closer to my partner.
Learning to deal with my triggers in a self-compassionate way has created greater closeness and mutual understanding.
RJ
Michigan, USA
Just before walking into work I try to sit and do the breathing meditation for 5 mins. And I try to be grateful for the life I am living.
Thank you for steering me through this journey!