Presented by Angie Neumann, MA, MTS, LMFT, STL
Thursday, October 9, 12:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: St. Peter’s, Mendota
This afternoon will explore the physical and emotional impact of trauma, including vicarious trauma (which can occur when helping others through their trauma). It will emphasize the necessity of self-care, recognizing oneself as worthy of attention rather than merely a tool for others. Similar to airplane emergencies, where it is important to put on one’s own oxygen mask first, in difficult events, it is crucial to first attend to oneself before helping others.
Consequently, this workshop will provide:
- A foundational understanding of the anatomy of trauma, its symptoms, triggers, and recovery methods.
- Correction of the belief that feeling emotions hinders one’s ability to help others and demonstrate that the opposite is true.
- Teaching on how to tune into, rather than shut down, one’s own emotional and physical experience.
Angie Neumann is a licensed mental health therapist who specializes in trauma. She currently works at the Saint Paul Seminary, teaching and offering counseling. With 20 years of ministry experience, she has worked in parishes, at the Archdiocesan level, and for the USCCB. Her extensive work includes giving workshops nationwide on charisms as well as presenting on mental prayer and trauma both across the country, and internationally. A trained spiritual director, she is completing her doctorate at the Gregorian University in Rome, where her research explores the intersection of spirituality and mental health, with a special focus on Carmelite and Ignatian spiritualities as well as depression.
