Trauma of Money

Join us for our upcoming event with Jasmine Rashid Navigating personal finance and social justice can be uncomfortable. So why don’t we dial up the cozy and nourish ourselves in the process? Join the Trauma of Money community and TOM alumni member Jasmine Rashid, author of?The Financial Activist Playbook, for a one-of-a-kind, interactive virtual gathering on September 19th. Together, we’ll celebrate the book launch and walk through practical strategies for reclaiming wealth and collective well-being from a trauma-informed, community-oriented lens. Join the call from your favorite place, show up in your comfiest ‘fit, bring your favorite snack… we’re ready to tend to ourselves and our movements, exactly where we are. TICKET TIERS: Free: Webinar RSVP?- If you choose this ticket, we invite you to order a copy of Jasmine's book from your favourite local bookstore $33 USD: Webinar RSVP + receive your copy of?The Financial Activist Playbook (for US registrants only) https://lnkd.in/gYG6fptT AGENDA OVERVIEW: - Grounding - In conversation: Founder of Trauma of Money, Chantel and Author of Financial Activism Playbook, Jasmine on the power of tending to our own financial well-being to tend to our collective liberation. -Walk through the eight strategies, interactive prompts throughout - Book box giveaway, next steps, sign up for free discussion guide zine pdf -Audience Q&A

??HAPPY LAUNCH DAY to one of our brilliant TOM Alumni Jasmine Rashid and her debut book “The Financial Activist Playbook!” ?And thank you for including Trauma of Money in your book! ??????? This book is such an incredible guide for financial healing packed with actionable tools for reclaiming wealth and collective well-being! https://lnkd.in/gmYmU8cy

Money talks—let’s normalize them! ???? In the latest Forbes article 'Financial Activism 102,' experts and TOM alumni like Jasmine Rashid and Ellyce Fulmore, plus TOM faculty member Nafasi Ferrell of Narratives Unbound LLC, as well as Trauma of Money CEO, Chantel Chapman underscore the power of addressing financial trauma. The article features an interview with Jasmin Rashid highlighting her upcoming book, The Financial Activist Playbook (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, September 10, 2024), which offers eight strategies for building economic power and shifting the flow of money towards a more just economy. Jasmin emphasizes the importance of normalizing conversations about money as a key strategy in financial activism. The momentum is building to address money wounding through compassionate, trauma-informed approaches. Let’s reclaim our financial agency and build a just economy, one conversation at a time. Read more here about how we can cultivate a more equitable and financially healthy society: https://lnkd.in/eN6SCArj #FinancialActivism #TraumaInformedFinance? #traumaofmoney #MoneyHealing #EconomicJustice #traumaofmoney #moneytrauma #financialtrauma #financialanxiety #scarcityculture #capitalismcreatesscarcity #financialstress #moneyshame #financialhealing?

Capitali$m = Gapitali$m Life within this “free market” is anything but “free." Capitali$m fundamentally opposes freedom. It’s actually a collection of gender and racial wealth gaps that leaves us socially isolated and spiritually impoverished. We need a new word for what it really means to put capital over everything: GAPitali$m. This is a gap too large to ever be filled by consumption; though the messaging is that the way to feel satiated and safe is by accumulating things. The system takes and traumatizes, convincing us that we’re to blame for our pain while profiting off our attempts to manage it. Capitali$m robs us of free choice, dislocates us from ourselves and offers the hollow shell of consumerism as a “fix” for our discontent. In our core we know better. We have noticed that sometimes when we bring up the harsh realities of Capitali$m, the reaction is to instantly go on the defence. It’s almost like threatening capitalism threatens our sense of freedom. It’s just that it’s so covert and coercive we’re conditioned to normalize the oppression.? So how do we close the gap in our connection to our own worthiness, to others and to the earth? How do we move towards true healing that redirects the cycle – instead of engaging in consumeristic soothing that reinforces it? Can we lean into community and relationships, putting the onus of responsibility where it truly belongs: on a broken system that leaves too many to fall into its growing gaps? Here are some resources that can help us understand and re-imagine Gapitali$m: ?? LISTEN:?“The Myth of Freedom Under Capitali$m” @Upstreampodcast ? FOLLOW: Abolitionist, Anarchist Clinical Microbiologist, Land Defender, Ecologist & Healer @wokescientist ?? READ: “The Globalization of Addiction: A Study in the Poverty of the Human Spirit” by Dr. Bruce Alexander ????HEAL: Decrease your shame and increase your discernment around money by joining the supportive @traumaofmoney community

Financial struggles are widespread, yet?so often, we internalize them as personal failings. Recently, we published an article in MoneySense titled, "Canadians are Financially Stressed -- is Money Trauma to Blame?" With the increasing costs of gas, groceries, interest rates, mortgages, home repairs and maintenance, and holiday expenses, just to name a few, financial stress is degrading our emotional and mental well-being. As Chapman writes, "Whenever possible, put the onus where it belongs: a dominant economic culture built on scarcity—not you, as you’re reacting to what may be many years of money trauma." Not sure if you suffer from money trauma? Money trauma can stem from a variety of life experiences and it can manifest in ways you might not expect. The good news is that you're not alone and we're here to support you. https://lnkd.in/eHyUz54P

It's not uncommon for us to hear that our program is "the missing piece," as Shulamit, a Trauma Therapist and now a certified Trauma of Money facilitator, shared with us. Or..."This learning experience has changed me and has been the most impactful training I've ever had. It has changed my future," reveals Brian, a college teacher and business coach. Money trauma is unavoidable under the dominant economic culture that we exist in (yes, even for the wealthy). Understanding the intricate connection between individual and collective trauma and financial well-being is paramount, as it enables professionals to offer more holistic support and guidance to their clients navigating these complex dynamics. Financial therapists, psychotherapists, professionals working in economic justice, finance professionals and entrepreneurs are hungry for this information, as demonstrated by the massive spike in demand for our online course and organizational certification pathways. Trauma of Money? has become the go-to for those who want to increase their discernment and decrease their shame around money. At TOM, we use an innovative six-phase approach to healing the complex relationship between individuals and their finances. We get right to heart of the matter by addressing the myriad causes of financial trauma, tracing its roots back to their generational, relational, societal, and systemic origins. To learn more and enroll visit: https://lnkd.in/g99immHm Early Bird pricing expires tomorrow 7/31 at midnight CT! Use code: EARLYBIRD2024 We're thrilled to welcome a new group of brilliant students! #traumaofmoney #financialtrauma #nervoussystemhealing #somaticexperiencing #moneytrauma #traumatherapist #traumainformed #financialpsychology

Many of us conflate being financially-resourced with abuse and exploitation. Especially for those of us who are victims/survivors, we so desperately want to avoid emulating our oppressor. Inside of capitalism, we often associate money, power, wealth, and leadership with oppression. If we’re striving to be so far removed from anything the oppressor has or represents, then we might subconsciously or unintentionally reject financial abundance, security, and leadership roles. This can have detrimental effects on our mental, emotional, psychological, and financial well-being. Unfortunately in our society, we tend to see examples of wealth creation that stem from hoarding, abusing power, and exploiting others and the Earth. However, it’s possible to be a leader and build wealth in ways that don’t rely on, or result in, models of harm and violence. A strength that is often observed in survivors is deep empathy and compassion. Chantel Chapman?@chantelchapman?, co-founder of Trauma of Money, talks about how her experience as a survivor has led to creating a business rooted in reciprocity that hinges on equity, profit-sharing, scholarships, and more. But if we aren’t mindful, we could find ourselves over-giving and over-extending our resources. “We might start to resent the people we’re helping rather than resenting and placing the burden of resentment on the oppressor,” explains Chapman. Leadership and hierarchy don’t automatically equate to abuse or exploitation. It’s possible to create pathways to leadership, wealth, and financial abundance that are equitable, reciprocal, and rooted in our anti-oppressive values. If this is something you struggle with we're here to support you. Do you recognize how "Financial Fawning" might subconsciously get in the way of you leading bravely and boldly? Let us know in the comments below. We'd love to hear from you. P.S. Registration is officially open for our Fall Cohort! Early Bird enrollment goes until July 31st! Use code EARLYBIRD2024 for 10% off! We start September 25th and we can't wait! Will we see you in class?! We hope so! #FinancialFawning?#FinancialRejection?#TraumaofMoney#FinancialHealing?#FinancialTrauma?#MoneyTrauma

Hi friends! Friendly reminder that Early Bird registration expires July 31st! Use code: EARLYBIRD2024 Trauma of Money is a unique online financial and nervous system literacy program that brings together the psychology of trauma and scarcity and our relationship with money. TOM certifies professionals, such as therapists, coaches, counsellors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurship program directors, non-profit directors who work with those who have been economically marginalized, financial advisors, mortgage brokers or debt counsellors, to teach these new methods to their clients, helping them overcome trauma and create financial security. Will we see you in class?! We start September 25! You can save your spot at https://lnkd.in/g99immHm

Reconnect and Recharge in the Heart of Nature with Fellow TOM Alumni + Students. We are thrilled to invite you to our first-ever in-person Trauma of Money (TOM) Alumni Retreat created in collaboration with Lystra Germaine Sam organization, Qmooniti. This special event is designed for connection, nourishment, and growth. Join us for a transformative experience where we share stories, learn together, and deepen our bonds in a beautiful sanctuary on Bowen Island, British Columbia. Why Attend? Connection: Reconnect with fellow TOM alumni and form new bonds through shared experiences and meaningful conversations. Nourishment: Enjoy delicious, plant-based meals inspired by Ayurveda, prepared to nourish your body and soul. Stay in Nectar’s modern, Scandinavian-inspired cottages which provide the container for an easeful getaway in nature. Rest and recharge among the Alder trees, and vast varieties of Pacific Northwest flora and fauna. Growth: Engage in a variety of transformative activities, including a special in-person Family Constellation Session with the renowned Meenadchi, visioning exercises led by Sunnie, Chantel and Lystra, breathwork, meditation, sound baths, yoga, forest hot tub and ocean dips. Reciprocity: Give and receive support within the community, fostering a spirit of mutual growth and shared success. https://lnkd.in/gStwxTEW Date: Sept 30th - Oct 2nd, 2024 Location: Nectar Yoga Retreat, on Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island) which is the ancestral and unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation 720 Gardner Lane, Bowen Island, BC, Canada

When it comes to trauma and financial literacy, we believe in equitable practices and accessibility. Therefore, TOM? offers partial scholarships to folx who are on a journey of healing from economic marginalization. Scholarship applications for our FALL 2024 Cohort are open from June 27th to August 1st, 2024. We have a limited amount of spots for sliding scale (and high demand) so please consider your proximity to privilege when applying. We unfortunately can not honor all scholarship requests at this time. If you are not issued a sliding scale scholarship, we will honour the early bird discount for your registration. Applicants will be notified by August 10th, 2024. Head to the link in bio to apply or visit: https://lnkd.in/g99immHm Thank you!