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Posters
Trauma Diagram
Post-Traumatic
Stress Diagram
Material in LAY-MANS
term and includes
numerous visual
diagrams in the Training
Manual and the Healing
Guides.
Trauma Resource Kit Includes:
 Training Manual
 A Basic Understanding of Trauma
 Trauma Healing Guide for Aboriginal
People (Adult)
 Trauma Healing Guide for Former
Residential School Students
 Trauma Healing Guide for Children
and Youth
 Trauma Healing Guide for People with
a Disability
 2 Posters
Or order each item individually
To order call the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on
Disability Society Toll Free at: 1-888-815-5511 or
fax: 1-250-381-7312 or visit our website for more information
at www.bcands.bc.ca or email gerald@bcands.bc.ca
© Gerald Kiesman
The Trauma Resource Kit for Aboriginal Communities
The Trauma Resource Kit is developed to assist Aboriginal Communities who have been
impacted by the legacy of the Indian Residential School System.
Over 30% of aboriginal people suffer from post-traumatic stress. The symptoms are
strongly visible in many aboriginal communities.
The Trauma Resource Kit provides the necessary resource material to assist an Aboriginal
Community to address the core issue of many social problems and that is “TRAUMA”.
I have spent the last 10 years researching how trauma impacts the mind and the body, and
how it has an affect on his/her childhood, youth and adult life. I have worked with many
aboriginal survivors of trauma, to provide assistance and guidance as they work through
their healing.
The Resource Material has been used in the BC Aboriginal Restorative Health Project
provided by the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability and Funded by Health Canada.
The resource material has received excellent remarks in the evaluations that were
submitted in the Workshops.
The Trauma Resource Kit consists of the following material:
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Training Manual for Frontline Workers
Theory of Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress
Healing Guide for Former Aboriginal Students
Healing Guide for Aboriginal People
Healing Guide for Aboriginal Children and Youth
Healing Guide for people with a Disability
© Gerald Kiesman
Biography of Gerald Kiesman (Author)
My name is Gerald Kiesman, I am Haida from Old Massett Village and
German from Ashern, Manitoba. I was born and raised in Prince Rupert, B.C.
In 1997, I started to confront a childhood traumatic experience. In 1998, I
recognized the need for an Exercise Book for people who have experienced
trauma. The book would be of assistance with counselor supervision. Most
importantly I also thought it would be important to develop a theory book on
understanding trauma and post-traumatic stress in lay-man’s term. As most
people, who experienced trauma may not be able to understand the acadamia
used in most books on trauma.
To do this I had to learn about what trauma was and how it impacted my
childhood, youth and adult life. To better understand trauma I had to also
explore how the childhood trauma impacted my mind and body.
I have spent 9 years researching how trauma travels through the mind and body and how it can be stored in
muscles and organs if not released by the way of a physical sensation. I also researched how post-trauma can
disrupt a person’s (behavior, feelings). I then spent the last year taking the books to the people to receive
feedback on the material in the books. In which, I have received nothing but excellent comments. I have
listened to the people and made the necessary changes to insure the guides are workable.
I have received Counselor training in Professional Counseling, Therapeutic Re-enactment, Somatic
Experience-Trauma Counseling, native healing ceremonies and I have also received a certificate for a level
12 delegation Training Coarse in Social Work.
Through my practical experience, I have provided assistance by the way of emotional support and counseling
too many former residential school students at Court/ADR Hearings, Gatherings, Federal Corrections and a
Healing lodge.
And most importantly I have had the opportunity to learn North Coast Traditional Healing methods,
practices and ceremonies with Chief Raymond Sietcher of the Nuu-chah-nulth Nation.
Through my personal life experience, work experience and researching about trauma I have developed this
fine Trauma Resource KIT to assist aboriginal nations who are in the pursuit to healing the legacy of the
Residential school system.
The books can be used by frontline workers in the Health, Social, Justice Professions and in the academic
field.
© Gerald Kiesman
The
Counselor Training
Course Manual
(Trauma Counselor Training)
The Counselor Training Coarse Manual (Trauma
Counselor Training)
The Counselor Training Coarse Manual provides a theory of
Understanding how trauma impacts the mind and body. And if not
resolved within 30 days becomes Post-Traumatic stress. Various
training exercises are included throughout the manual as well as
exercises on healing and self-care and counseling skills.
By Gerald Kiesman
“A Basic Understanding of Trauma”
The book provides a in-depth view of how trauma travels
through the mind and body. Trauma is a change to chemicals
(neurons and hormones) that supply muscles and organs in the body.
When trauma occurs there is a chemical change in the mind and
body. New patterns are developed in which, can have an impact to
way a person may feel, think and how they behave in society.
“Trauma
Healing Guide for Former Residential
School Students.
By Gerald
Kiesman
© Gerald Kiesman
A effective guide for former residential school students. The guide
provide various exercises that includes; art therapy, memory bank,
negative self-talk, trauma events checklist and many more.
Trauma Healing Guide for Aboriginal People living
with a Disability.
TRAMA HEALING GUIDE
For
Aboriginal People
Living with a Disability
TRAUMA HEALING GUIDE
For
Aboriginal Children and Youth
The healing guide can be used by aboriginal people who
may have a disability such as; medical illness, physical impairment
and/or a mental disorders. The Guide can also be used by
care-givers.
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Trauma Healing Guide For Aboriginal Children and
Youth
This is a very effective guide for Aboriginal children and youth to
use. Journal writing, Art Therapy, Cleansing, are some of the
exercise’s that can be used in their healing. Also includes various
Aboriginal self care exercises and cleansing exercises.
Trauma Healing Guide For Aboriginal People
TRAUMA HEALING GUIDE
For
Aboriginal people
© Gerald Kiesman
The healing guide is for the adult inter-generations
that are impacted by trauma.
This is a very effective guide for children and youth to use,
Journal writing, Art Therapy, Cleansing, are some of the
Exercise’s that can be very effective in their healing.
POSTERS ON
TRAUMA
AND
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS
These posters are developed to assist in bringing the awareness
of trauma and post traumatic stress
Visual diagrams are very effective to assist people in becoming
aware of trauma and post-traumatic stress.
© Gerald Kiesman
TRAUMA
AND
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS
Low self Worth, Confidence and
esteem
When trauma is not resolved within
thirty
days and
it can start to have a negative
Psychiatric
Disorders
Disabilities
impact to a persons behavior, thoughts and feelings. Trauma can be the
underlying cause of many emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and social
illnesses, diseases, disorders, disabilities,
Illness addictions
and Disease and violence. Trauma can
impact a persons self esteem, self confidence and self worth. If not resolved
Violence
can further have an impact to his/her childhood/youth
and adult life. At least
30% of Aboriginal People in Canada suffer from post traumatic stress.
Addiction
These are some of the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress.
TRAUMA
© Gerald Kiesman
Trauma Response Diagram
Traumatic event
Senses
hear
See
VICTIM OF
VIOLENCE
Smell
Taste
Touch
Traumatic Experience
The brain receives input from the sensory
receptor. The brain structure analyzes
information based on previous experiences
and if danger, threat or harm is present the
brain will send messages to muscles and the
organs to fight, flight or freeze.
Trauma responses
Teeth grinding.
Heart rate increases
Breathing increases
Stomach muscles tighten
Fist Clenches
© By Gerald Kiesman
© Gerald Kiesman
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TRAUMA RESOURCE KIT (INCLUDE COMPLETE SET OF BOOKS
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TRAINING MANUAL –TRAUMA AND POST TRAUMATIC STRESS
$49.99
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A Basic Understanding of Trauma
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Trauma Healing Guide
For Former Residential School Students
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Trauma Healing Guide
For Aboriginal People
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Trauma Healing Guide
For Aboriginal people with a Disability
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Trauma Healing Guide
For Aboriginal Children and Youth
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POSTER - Trauma Response Diagram
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