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Peta Thompson

Peta Thompson

Peta Thompson is an ex-military and former professional skydiving instructor turned multidisciplinary Trauma-Informed Wellness Coach & Yoga teacher practicing out of Nelson, BC - the traditional territory of the Ktuanxa, the Syilx, and the Sinixt peoples. After years of study, training under great teachers such as Dr Gabor Mate, and a wealth of hands-on experience, Peta integrates a broad range of practices to offer a unique and intuitive approach to working through trauma via non-conventional practices. She specialises in various forms of addiction, anxiety, panic attacks, integrating parts & inner-child work, unpacking core beliefs, identity challenges, intergenerational trauma, childhood and sexual trauma, disconnection from Self, body and emotions and shadow work. Peta works with people from across the globe and from many walks of life including indigenous people, LGBTQI2, Youth in recovery, Professionals in recovery, Skydiving instructors, BASE jumpers & extreme sport athletes, and more.

Website: www.petathompson.com
IG: @petathompsonwellness

Unpacking Emotional Triggers

In this workshop we talk about emotional triggers and how they drive our actions, often leading to negative consequences and dysfunctional behaviour. We look at the physical sensations that arise with stimulus, and identify what is truth vs what is the emotional story we attach to. Using the teachings of Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry Approach, and Somatic Therapy techniques we use the body’s wisdom and felt sense to unpack core beliefs, adaptive functions, and sub-personalities; empowering us with the tools to choose our response when we’re triggered and leading us toward emotional freedom.

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The intention of Kootenay Wellness Festival is to strengthen the connection between our surrounding communities & local businesses as a way to provide access to all who wish to explore mindful living. This all-ages weekend festival will give attendants the opportunity to immerse themselves in an array of classes, workshops, educational talks, art, culture & more.

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We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

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