Hi, my name is Jamila Jackson and I speak about individually and collectively acknowelging and responding to the effects of trauma on our bodies, minds and cultures through the power of rest which enables us to access true transformation, relief, and restoration.
This talk is especially designed for those who serve others who are experiencing/have experienced trauma.
To schedule, please email me, Jamila at: EmbodiedLeadershipProject@gmail.com
Looking forward to connecting with you!
Through immersive sound and story, I create an embodied experience of rest while providing insight about the power of rest as a response to trauma. The gentle, resonant tones of the handpan support nervous system regulation and guided reflection, allowing participants to feel moments of genuine restoration during the talk itself.
Drawing from powerful stories in my work with horses, I offer a compelling metaphor for trauma-informed practice and explores issues of rest as it relates to trauma, secondary trauma (the trauma we experience through witnessing/serving others with trauma), burnout, attunement, boundaries, and relational safety. I introduce a practical framework for understanding :
The nervous system, trauma, secondary trauma, and chronic survival states
Co-regulation, resonance, and emotional safety
Boundaries as a foundation for leadership and care work
Stages of rest as part of the healing and creative cycle
The difference between productivity-driven pause and soul-level restoration
Participants leave with insight and a lived experience of regulation they can carry into their work and lives.
This offering is adaptable for:
Guest lectures in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, and Public Health courses
First Responders
Educator, faculty and staff professional development
Youth-serving professionals preparing for careers in education, justice, healthcare, and social services
Corporate leadership teams and staff retreats
Healthcare systems and behavioral health providers
Nonprofit organizations and community agencies
Justice system professionals and interventionists
Educators and academic institutions
Government departments and public service agencies
Conference keynotes and professional associations
Jamila Jackson is an Interdisciplinary Artist and Educator, Director and Equine-Assisted Learning Facilitator based in Massachusetts. She supports youth, families, communities and professionals through creative expression, mindfulness, leadership development, and trauma-informed practice. She has experience teaching and facilitating in public schools, businesses, community centers, organizations, departments, colleges and universities.
Her work creates spaces of rest, authentic expression, and community care that support long-term healing and transformation.