As an author of three personal development books already, Jo has now developed a psychological self-assessment tool for those transitional life moments that are filled with overwhelming change or uncertainty. She has created a military-specific version, as well, in light of the lesser known life transition from Service Member to Civilian.
Jo is an experiential researcher with years of interviews and podcast-hosting experience since 2014, and has facilitated dynamic wellness experiences both on and off of the mat in both the United States and in Vancouver, Canada since 2005.
Her experiences to date include women’s empowerment groups; inmates newly-released from prison; senior centers; families; top notch studios; corporations; community centers; The Justice Institute of British Columbia, and with the transitioning American Military.
Igniting Post Traumatic Growth is her passion with soon to be four books on the topic since she began publishing in 2012.
Jo has spoken at the Harvard Faculty Club with the Personal Development Symposium, doctors and thought leaders, as well as with the Mental Health Coalition - Sedona, Arizona.
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For speaking, facilitating, workshop leadership, and/or media inquires please reach out to Jo directly with your invitation. At present, she is mostly on Mountain Time in Greater Denver with her dogs Pledge, Honor, and Stafford.
Photo credit: Aaron Lucy, Denver.
Facilitation in the Time of Transition: Things to be Aware of and Honor COMING 2025.
Conquer Trauma Drama: Get Your Life Back (282 pages) Published in 2015.
About The Book: Military Veterans and a former Mongolian prisoner of war notice this book as a tool to begin the journey of overcoming internal conflicts; a therapist in the United States calls it an important tool for anyone who has suffered from trauma; international authors find it a must-take journey while being a useful technical resource; an American nurse-in-training recognizes it as a message of hope filled with so much compassion and empathy for the human condition; and a Southern California Therapist calls it a life-changer, and life-enhancer. All reviews are on Amazon.
Conquer Trauma Drama: Breakthrough Curriculum (141 pages) Published in 2016 and 2nd Edition 2017.
About The Book: One Amazon reviewer from California, Therapist and Author of When No One is Home, Michael Oden, gave the following insight, “in order to change, you must take a deep look into self and be brave to take the necessary steps to look at what paralyzes you, and then have the insight to accept what happened, followed with the courage to change. In the Conquer Trauma Drama: Breakthrough Curriculum, the author takes the reader on an in-depth journey of self with exercises and questions asked in each chapter. This is as close as one can get to working with a trained therapist. If you are ready to be brave then this is your book.”
Trauma Resolution: Training in Trauma Cooperative Yoga® for Self and Beyond (257 pages) Published in 2021
About The Book: Doctors, therapists, Yoga teachers, gym owners, military veterans, and more call this book the first line of information to share with colleagues and friends, a way for health professionals to rehab their clients to optimal health, an excellent tool, ready gift, and more than a system but a mindset providing an integrated approach, and a way forward from past intimidation about the practice of Yoga itself.
CREDENTIALS
Jo has a total of 880 hours of Yoga Teacher Training Certifications to her name, and well over 10,000+ hours of Yoga Facilitation experience. Her Registered Yoga School (RYS-200) and Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum are approved by the internationally recognized governing body, Yoga Alliance.
Jo is also trained in:
• Mediation, Negotiation, and Collaborative Conflict Resolution with The Justice Institute
• Creative Writing with The University of British Columbia
• Creative Writing with Emily Carr Art Institute
• Theater Arts with The New York Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
BodyTalk Training with Dr. Mary Shields
The Science of the Biofield with Dr. Thornton Streeter of Sussex, England and Pune, India
Military-focused Yoga Training with Veteran’s Yoga Project as directed by Dr. Dan Libby.
Health Coaching with The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, New York City (Diploma earned 2020)
Professional Coaching Diploma with Rhodes Wellness Coaching Vancouver, Canada (Diploma earned 2013)
Health Sciences Degree with a focus on human health practices at Goddard College (Degree earned 2023)
“Jo is sensitive and understands people in a deep way and her passion shows this. Through coaching with her, she’s helped me to see the bigger picture. Her openness and her willingness to accept me as I am has HELPED ME SHIFT and allowed me to work through my blocks around relationships. I found the process to be very rewarding because it’s not often that you get to look at things with someone and then to put them back in a logical way in your head, that brings both understanding and serenity. That’s a gift. Thanks, Jo!”
“Jo has an infectious positive attitude and unbridled enthusiasm. Jo was clear and focused and set forth the information in our coaching session with a natural flow that produced results reflective of my intention. I was able to narrow my range of goals and related action to enable the most succinct path forward.”
“Over the last couple of years I’ve loved attending Jo’s Yoga classes! She is truly uniquely-unique. Jo always gives much more than the postures. I am forever grateful for having met her. Her non-judgmental spirit is just wonderful, and helps me soar!”
“Jo is an amazing person, true to herself and life. Her story is as inspirational and heartfelt as they come. She is a shining example of how to overcome.””
“In Jo’s wellness workshop, we received a mind-cleansing process that cleared stress and energy blockages. I felt very calm and at peace by the end of the breathing exercises taught, the guided writing exercises, and the group sharing cycles that we were encouraged to contribute to at our own pace. It was inspiring to me to see the community partaking in such a great class! She led us based on our individual writing, and listening, needs. Her class is a healing in and of itself.”
“I had the pleasure to meet Jo Standing as a speaker at Harvard University. The passion she has towards her work for Post Traumatic Stress has moved me. She is not only an amazing soul but her vast knowledge and encounter with PTS, which is so eloquently applied in her book, is absolutely beneficial for all who seek healing. The term “CONQUER” is exactly what she will bring to you with this book. And, “Get Your Life Back”, is exactly what you will achieve.”