Train 4 Trauma Combative Sciences
Trauma and Mental Health: Breaking the Cycle
Trauma and mental health issues are increasingly prevalent but often go unaddressed due to stigma and lack of awareness. This can lead to a vicious cycle of suffering. To break this cycle, it's essential to reduce stigma, increase access to resources, and prioritize trauma-informed approaches.
Untreated trauma can lead to:
Substance dependence
Violence
Suicide
Trauma-informed approaches can:
Create safe and empowering spaces
Provide support for individuals and communities
Build confidence, focus, and strength
Trauma can result from:
Harassment
Assault
Abuse
Crime
Child abuse
Family breakdown
Combat trauma
Domestic violence
Accidents
Illness
Natural disasters
Pandemics
Witnessing or discussing traumatic events
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms include:
Physiological reactivity
Nightmares
Anxiety
Loss of interest
Jumpiness
Hopelessness
Outbursts
Constant fear
Navigating trauma is complex, but with appropriate care, individuals can heal and move forward.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 69 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode 14 - Bully Be Gone Canada with Kru David Edwards
Episode 14: Kru David Edwards - Muay Thai, Bully Prevention, & Purpose Join us on Episode 14 of the T4TCS Podcast as we sit down with a true powerhouse in martial arts and community advocacy, *Kru Da…
01:28:13 |
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Episode 13: Community Engagement and Gratitude - So Much Happening!
Welcome back to the Train 4 Trauma Combative Sciences (T4TCS) podcast! In this action-packed episode, we're diving deep into the incredible community collaborations and overwhelming gratitude we're f…
00:41:43 |
Thu 24 Apr 2025
Episode 12 - From Mats to Mindset: A Martial Arts Journey Interrupted - Reborn & The Illusion of Perfection
We've all seen them: those slick, high-energy videos showcasing incredible martial arts techniques and seemingly effortless self-defense maneuvers. A perfectly timed disarm here, a flawless takedown …
01:05:20 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Episode 11 - Special Edition - T4TCS co-founder Eric Poirier is interviewed by Jean Bota of The Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
Ahead of his presentation at our May 7, 2025 conference, T4TCS co-founder Eric Poirier is interviewed by Jean Bota of The Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association. The speaking engagement abstr…
00:23:56 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Episode 10 - Being Trauma-Informed is NOT Being "Weak" or "Soft"
"It's important to remember that trauma can manifest in a variety of ways, and not everyone who has experienced trauma will show obvious signs. Being trauma-informed means being aware of this and app…
01:31:07 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Episode 9 - Honouring the Past, Healing the Future: The Significance of Dec 6
December 6th holds a poignant significance in Canada, marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This solemn day commemorates the tragic events of the École Polytec…
01:10:12 |
Sat 14 Dec 2024
Episode 8 - A Debt of Gratitude: Supporting Veterans' Reintegration
They didn't give up on us, don't give up on them.
***Trigger Warning***
In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Kurt Leffler II, a U.S. military veteran and member of a multi-gener…
01:24:02 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
Episode 7 - The Price of Integrity & Unseen the Wounds of Our Time: Having the Courage to Connect & Navigate a World of Silent Suffering
In this episode, we'll delve into the wisdom of Stephen Covey: "We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their behavior." Our lazy brains often jump to conclusions, making assumptions about…
01:14:13 |
Tue 29 Oct 2024
Episode 6 - Violence: Types & Impact
In a world seemingly overrun by violence, it's time to look beyond the headlines. Join us as we explore the psychological and societal impacts of living in a world where safety is a concern. From eve…
00:59:54 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Episode 5 - Normalizing Conversations: A Powerful Tool for Suicide Prevention
Trigger Warning ⚠️
Honouring Rob Leathen and the Importance of Normalizing Mental Health Conversations.
As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, T4TCS would like to acknowledge the courage o…
01:39:41 |
Mon 30 Sep 2024
Episode 4 - Beyond the Mind: A Holistic Approach to Trauma Healing
The Interplay of Mental Health Medications, Salutogenic Approach, and Somatic Trauma-Informed Approaches in Post-Traumatic Growth With our guest, Carl Legault, Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, fro…
01:30:09 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
Episode 3 - Trauma Kindling and Its Impact on Coaches and Teachers
Teachers and coaches are human beings who, like everyone else, bring their own experiences and emotions into their work. Trauma kindling, the process of becoming increasingly sensitive to traumatic e…
01:21:55 |
Tue 03 Sep 2024
Episode 2 - Bullying and mental health: Trauma Informed Approach - Why People Take Martial Arts for the Wrong Reasons
Bullying and mental health: Trauma Informed Approach - Why People Take Martial Arts for the Wrong Reasons In this episode, we discuss what bullying is, how it impacts the victims and bully (trauma).…
01:22:29 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
Episode 1 - Self defence training vs combat/competition training and the ego check.
Both combat/competition and Self-defense training can be incredibly beneficial. What is equally valuable is to consider trauma-informed approaches to create a safe and empowering space for all partic…
01:14:13 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
Pilot - Introduction to Train 4 Trauma Combative Sciences
Somatic Healing from Trauma in Martial Arts - The True Power of a Trauma Informed Approach to Training
In this episode we introduce the purpose and people behind Train 4 Trauma Combative Sciences (…
00:16:50 |
Sun 28 Jul 2024
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