Left Write Hook
Designed for peers, coaches, and professionals, this certificate draws on the flagship Left Write Hook program to help you build skills to create safer, strengths-based spaces through writing, boxing, and trauma-informed practice.
0.0 Welcome
0.1 Course Structure
0.1.1 What to Expect and Support Resources
0.1.2 Subject learning tools
0.2. About us
0.2.1 Introduce Yourself
0.2.2 A quick exercise
0.2.3 A quick exercise - example responses
0.3 The Left Write Hook guidelines of peer coaches
0.3.1 Activity: Watch: Difference between Trauma Informed Boxing and Fight Training
0.4 Module Overview and Next Steps
1.0 Introduction to Round 1
1.1 Shape Your Life: Setting the Scene
1.2 Left Write Hook: Framing the Narrative
1.3 From Gloves to Growth: The Transformative Power of Boxing in Trauma Recovery
1.3.1 Brainstorm
1.4 From Pain to Paper: The Healing Power of Writing and Journaling in Trauma Recovery
1.4.1 Activity: Write!
1.5 Shoulder to Shoulder: Harnessing Peer Support for Healing and Growth
1.6 Module Overview and Next Steps
1.7 References
Introduction to Round 2
2.1 Understanding Trauma
2.1.1 Facts and Figures
2.1.2 Hyperarousal and hypoarousal
2.2 Understanding a Trauma Informed Approach
2.3 Culturally sensitive and inclusive facilitation techniques
2.3.1 Activity: Discussion board
2.4 Understanding Reactive Behaviours
2.4.1 Activity: Journal and Discussion
2.5 Understanding Risks
2.5.1 Boundaries
2.5.2 Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation and Panic Attacks (CONTENT WARNING)
2.6 Developing a Self-Care Plan
2.7 Obligations and Mandatory Reporting
2.8 Watch and Engage
2.9 Hurdle Assessment: Quiz
2.9.1 Hurdle Assessment: Quiz
2.10 Module Overview and Next Steps
2.11 References
3.0 Introduction to Round 3
3.1 Trauma-informed group facilitation led by lived/living experience
3.1.1 Discuss
3.1.2 Read, reflect and discuss
3.2 Peer Support and Recovery
3.3 Applying trauma-informed care as a group facilitator and trainer
3.3.1 Read and Journal
3.4 Intake process and selection criteria
3.5 Developing trauma-informed strategies for program delivery
3.6 Understanding personal biases and assumptions
3.7 Cultivating self-awareness: Empathic communication
3.8 Trauma Informed Language and Redefining Resilience
3.8.1 Helpful Resources
3.9 Module Overview and Next Steps
3.10 References
4.0 Introduction to Round 4
4.1 Watch: Video: The Boxer's Stance
4.2 Watch: Video: The Punches
4.2.1 Reflect and Discuss
4.3 Watch: Video: Footwork and Movement
4.3.1 Reflect and Discuss
4.4 Watch: Running a Trauma Informed Boxing Class
4.4.1 Reflect and Discuss
4.5 Module Overview and Next Steps
4.6 References
5.0 Introduction to Round 5
5.1 Peer Support in Action
5.2 Sharing your lived experience
5.3 Ensuring the wellbeing of participants
5.4 Ensuring your personal wellbeing
5.5 Case Study 1: Shape Your Life (Interview)
5.5.1 Activity: Reflect and Share
5.6 Case Study 2: Left Write Hook (Interview)
5.6.1 Activity: Reflect and Write
5.7 Module Overview and Next Steps
5.8 References