Patricia Cane, Ph.D. is the founder and director of Capacitar and has run training in it for 31 yearss in over 40 countries. 

She has developed programs for grassroots groups and professionals in areas affected by trauma, violence, war and disasters, in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. 

Pat is author of Trauma Healing and Transformation, Refugee Accompaniment, as well as other Capacitar manuals in different languages for schools, caregivers, persons with HIV and cancer, and trauma counselors. 

Her current focus of outreach is with healing gender violence and in offering trauma healing trainings for persons accompanying refugees and immigrants in the US and in Europe.

Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with flowing movements. Originally developed as a martial art in 13th-century China, tai chi is now practised around the world as a health-promoting exercise.

Pal Dan Gum is a set of eight qigong exercises known and used in China and Korea for thousands of years to promote radiant health for people of all ages and abilities. These exercises are often referred to as the 'eight silken movements’and have historically beenused for healthful longevity and as an aid to spiritual development. 

The fingerhold practice is a simple technique that combines breathing and holding each finger. Practicing fingerholds can help to manage emotions and stress. It is a useful practice for both adults and children, and you can use the technique for yourself and/or with another person.

Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress. It's also referred to as tapping or psychological acupressure. People who use this technique believe tapping the body can create a balance in your energy system and treat pain.

Surya Namaskar, Salute to the Sun or Sun Salutation, is a practice in yoga as exercise incorporating a sequence of some twelve gracefully linked asanas. The asana sequence originated in the Hatha Yoga tradition on 9th century in India.

Chakra Tai Chi is a self-care practice that allows you to experience the energy of your own chakras through movement. It is a wonderful tool for balancing the chakras, releasing energetic blockages, centering or grounding yourself, and empowering your own personal growth or healing process.

Leadership Dance involves a series of five movements to music while chanting phrases; and is a very powerful way to end a workshop by inspiring participants, celebrating their learning and strengthening their commitment for leading change.