Mindfulness Practice and Healing from Trauma
Dr. Tanaz Javan, PhD is a seasoned mindfulness practitioner, life coach, and psychology professor with over a decade of experience teaching meditation and working with individuals in both personal and professional growth.
Tanaz specializes in trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness-based approaches that support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and a return to inner safety. Her work centers around creating compassionate, inclusive spaces for transformation and growth.
Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Health Information Science and a Master’s in Neuroscience, where she researched mindfulness meditation, as well as training in Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté.
She has studied with Buddhist teachers, attended numerous retreats, and blends her trauma-informed lens with deep spiritual presence. Tanaz has taught and developed wellness and psychology curricula at Fanshawe College since 2018 and brings a unique, compassionate approach that bridges science, somatics, and spirit.
She is also certified in Reiki (Level 2) and has worked with leaders in trauma research, including Dr. Ruth Lanius, Dr. Paul Frewen, and Dr. Nadine Wathen. Her work centers around emotional resilience, holistic healing, and creating safe, inclusive spaces for growth.
Trauma-Informed Services
Somatic Healing Sessions — $150
One-on-one support focused on nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and grounding. In-person or virtual.
Weekly Meditation
Dates: Wednesdays beginning March 18, 2026
Time: 6-7 PM
Cost: $10 per class
A calm, inclusive space to reconnect with your breath and body through gentle, trauma-sensitive meditation. Drop-ins welcome.
Monthly Meditation Workshop Series
Dates: April 5 • May 3, 2026
Time: 1-3 PM
Cost: $50 per workshop
A 90-minute Trauma-Informed Journey into Mindfulness, Regulation, and Healing
Level I: What Is Meditation, Anyway? A Neuroscience-Based Introduction to Mindfulness
Learn how meditation affects the brain, why thoughts are normal, and how to start practicing with curiosity and care. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about how and why meditation works.
Level II: Training the Nervous System—Meditation for Stress Regulation & Inner Stability
Discover how to shift your internal state through grounding, breath, and body awareness. Learn practical meditation tools to regulate stress and build resilience, even in challenging moments.
Level III: Being with the Inner Critic —Self-Compassion & the Inner Voice
Learn how meditation transforms harsh self-talk into gentle self-understanding. Through mindfulness and compassion practices, you'll develop new ways of relating to yourself.